Aggregate Industries (AIUK) has unveiled a significant investment plan to meet the growing demand for cementitious products in the UK construction sector.
The company has announced the construction of a new 'super shed' at the Port of Liverpool, owned by Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second largest port operator. This expansive new import facility, one of the largest in Europe, will enable the storage of over 40,000 tonnes of cementitious products simultaneously.
AIUK's commitment to the British port is evidenced by the signing of a 25-year lease agreement, marking the third major deal within the past six months as part of their strategic investment initiative into deep sea terminals.
“Our commitment at Liverpool is one of a series of planned developments to respond to increasing market demand across the surrounding regions. By investing in deep sea facilities, we’re looking to streamline operations as well as reduce the embodied carbon in our imported products, saving up to 25% of CO2 per tonne of material thanks to increased vessel capacities," stated Matt Owen, head of Supply Chain at AIUK’s Cement Division.
Furthermore, this latest investment aims to ensure a steady supply of lower-carbon cementitious solutions across the North of England & Wales. The expansion includes the addition of two surrounding berths and a two-chamber flat store at the Portside, allowing for the accommodation of larger vessels and enhancing overall transport efficiencies.
These import investments are strategically selected to bolster the firm’s regional logistics infrastructure, enabling Aggregate Industries to provide top-notch service to local customers while minimizing lorry miles from terminals to sites, thus ensuring a sustainable, agile, and secure supply chain.
"This significant investment highlights AIUK’s long-term commitment to driving growth and opportunities across the Port of Liverpool and we’re proud to be involved in seeing it come to fruition. At Peel Ports, we believe we’re more than just a port, but central to enabling a more agile, efficient, and sustainable supply chain for the UK’s industries by offering port-centric solutions such as this to help our customers thrive," commented Tom Harrison, group strategic accounts director at Peel Ports Group.
