The Port of Tyne is a principal northern gateway and key player in the North East region; a dynamic trading hub with five business areas; conventional and bulk cargoes, logistics, car terminals, cruise and ferries and estates.
It is a deep river port with round-the-clock access based in Tyne Dock South Shields, with an International Passenger Terminal based in North Shields. Operating a rail terminal linking directly to the UK’s high speed east coast main line, the Port’s location also offers easy access to the UK national motorway network.
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Conventional & Bulk cargo
Internationally renowned as handlers of energy products, the Port of Tyne also handles grain; scrap; forest products and other cargoes.
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Car Terminals
High security reception and storage and a rail distribution terminal; award winning Port of Tyne is recognised as a major European Vehicle handler.
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Cruises & Ferries
Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal has excellent links to and from Newcastle International Airport and Newcastle Central Station.
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Logistics
The Port of Tyne is a successful “one stop shop” logistics operation comprising containers, warehousing and distribution.
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Estates
Port of Tyne is a major landowner with an impressive land and commercial property portfolio of over 600 acres.
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Marine & Environmental Services
The Port of Tyne is involved in a wide range of marine operations, from pilotage to waste disposal, through the Tyne VTS.
Latest News & Updates
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28 Jul 2010Matt Baker to Judge Port of Tyne Photo Competition
This year Reflect has a celebrity judging ReflectYouth. Former Blue Peter Presenter, star of Country File and the One Show, Matt Baker, will be selecting the finalists in the under-16’s category.
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01 Jul 2010Tall Ships Visit Tyneside
Andrew Moffat, Chief Executive Officer at the Port of Tyne adds, “The Port is always delighted to welcome Tall Ships, and is pleased to support the Tall Ships Youth Trust and Jubilee Sailing Trust. With a reputation of being home to some of the friendliest people in the country, NewcastleGateshead also has many interesting attractions and both crews can be sure of a warm welcome during their short break on Tyneside”.
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25 Jun 2010New container service for the Port of Tyne
The Port of Tyne is pleased to announce that Unifeeder, one of Northern Europe’s largest feeder networks, have established a new weekly service to the Tyne.
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18 May 2010Venetian visitors to Swing Bridge
How many people know that there is an important example of British engineering in Venice? The Armstrong Mitchell Hydraulic Crane No. 2919, dated 1883, built in Newcastle for the Arsenal in Venice remains a rare example of Britain's great industrial past.
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13 May 2010A barometer of economic activity
Andrew Moffat, CEO of the Port of Tyne spoke candidly at the port’s AGM, Insight on 6th May about trading performance in 2009.
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