Peel Ports Group has marked a record-breaking year for bulk imports of steel at the site throughout 2024.
702,000 tonnes of bulk steel were processed at the port in 2024, coming from across the world, including from South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Turkey, and Europe.
The record-breaking figure, which surpasses the port’s previous record by more than 50,000 tonnes, follows significant investment by Peel Ports Group into infrastructure at the port as the company looks to bolster its support for the steel industry.
Peel Ports Group recently invested £2 million ($2.57 million) in the development of a new deep water bulk berth at the port’s Alexandra Complex, expanding its cargo handling operations.
Meanwhile, a further investment in 200,000 square feet of additional, inside storage space has been made in 2025 to expand Peel Ports Group’s coil and precious metals handling capabilities at the port.
Some 85 per cent of the steel imported into the Port of Liverpool in 2024 was steel coil, set to be used across a range of industries including construction, automotive, agricultural, renewable energy projects, medical healthcare, and manufacturing.
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Phil Hall, Mersey Port Director, Peel Ports Group, said: “The Port of Liverpool is a deep water gateway to global markets and we’re thrilled to achieve a record-breaking year for steel imports.
“The figures speak for themselves, showing the work we’re doing to meet our ambition of cementing Liverpool as the leading UK hub providing vital commodities to a range of industries. That’s further supported by our dedication to investing in the port’s infrastructure, market reach, our port-centric services, and our expert teams.
“We look forward to building on this success with our customers and developing this market-leading proposition further.”
