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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08 Sep 2010Port extends Writer in Residence project
Tell me more tales of the River Tyne - and your family, says the Port of Tyne's writer-in-residence Michael Chaplin.
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23 Aug 2010THE PORT OF TYNE DUCK RACE RETURNS – WITH A TWIST!
On Sunday, August 29, with the support of main sponsors The Port of Tyne and the Northern Rock, the ducks are returning but instead of the traditional yellow with which we are all familiar, the Tyne will be covered with a carpet of bright pink ducks.
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11 Aug 2010Port of Tyne welcomes P&O cruises
Steven Harrison Chief Operating Officer Port of Tyne says “The Port of Tyne has been successful in attracting some of the world’s leading cruise lines, including P&O. In addition we are also working with one of the world’s largest cruise lines, Holland America Line and 2010 sees a first visit from the Westerdam carrying over 2,000 passengers to the region on 12 August”.
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09 Aug 2010New man at the Port of Tyne
The Port of Tyne has appointed Andy Foulds as Commercial Director, Port Services with effect from 2nd August 2010. Andy will report to Steven Harrison, Chief Operating Officer.
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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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