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For Teesport, which acts as landlord for MGT Power, the good news is that this new operation will involve bringing 2 million tonnes of wood chips per year to the port. The power plant will be located alongside a deepwater berth, allowing the wood chips to be unloaded directly to a dedicated storage area. The wood chips will be imported mainly from sustainable sources in South America. Critical analysis studies have shown that the development of the station and the import of wood chips by sea is carbon-friendly. Teesport is also talking to various developers with a view to bringing similar operations to Teesport, which has space for an additional two plants of a similar size.
Import centre Without doubt, the principal success story of Tees Dock in recent years has been to act as an import
and distribution centre for some of the UK’s leading supermarket retailers – and now this ‘portcentric’ concept is being taken to the next level.
benefits Already, Asda, George, Tesco, Taylors of Harrogate and others are realising the benefits of basing their import and distribution centres next to the container handling facilities of Tees Dock – and more are expected to arrive in coming years.
Integral role The towage company Svitzer UK has a key role to play in the marine service sector at Tees and Hartlepool. With experience and expertise, backed by quality assurance and safety programmes, Svitzer UK is able to offer a dedicated and efficient service that adds real value for its customers. As the UK’s largest towage and marine services company, Svitzer UK has its head office in Middlesbrough, from where day-to-day towage operations are carried out in the ports of Tees and Hartlepool.
contracted The company’s fleet of five ISM-certified tugs is a strategic mix of Voith Schneider, azimuth stern drive and tractor tugs, allowing it to deal with every type of ship in all weather conditions. Svitzer UK is also contracted by Teesport to provide a ship waste management service, collecting general waste from vessels calling at the port.