The Port of Liverpool has received its largest-ever shipment from ADM, highlighting the port’s growing bulk-handling capabilities and its role in supporting the UK’s food and feed supply chains.
The vessel, arriving from New Orleans, USA, measured 229 metres and carried more than 67,000 metric tonnes of cargo, the biggest ADM consignment ever handled at the port. The shipment included a mix of agribulk commodities such as maize, high-protein soya, soya hull pellets, and corn gluten. These products are essential for the UK’s agricultural and animal feed sectors.
Managing multiple product types in a single consignment demonstrates the Port of Liverpool’s ability to handle high-volume, complex bulk cargoes while maintaining segregation, quality control, and fast turnaround times.
Jonathan Lane, Managing Director of ADM Agriculture Ltd and UK Country Manager, said the shipment “represents an important milestone for ADM” and highlights the strength of its global supply chains. He noted that the partnership with Peel Ports and the Port of Liverpool is central to ADM’s commitment to supplying high-quality feedstuffs to the UK.
Tom Harrison, Group Strategic Accounts Director at Peel Ports, added that the record shipment underscores the port’s deep-water access, modern infrastructure, and strong onward connectivity, enabling customers to move essential goods efficiently from ship to market.
