CLdN has announced a substantial investment plan for its terminal at Killingholme on the River Humber. This ambitious project is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026 and aims to significantly enhance the terminal’s cargo handling capabilities.
The improvements will accommodate the anticipated growth in cargo volumes on CLdN’s North Sea connections between Killingholme and the company’s terminals in Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.
The scope of the project includes a reconfiguration of cargo handling operations to optimize the flow of freight through the terminal. This overhaul is expected to boost the handling and storage capacity for various cargo types, including trailers, containers, tank containers, and refrigerated units.
Additionally, CLdN is investing in five electric rubber-tired gantry cranes, which will replace part of its existing fleet of diesel-powered reach stackers. These new cranes will increase operational efficiency while also contributing to a reduction in the terminal’s carbon footprint by 5-10 per cent.
This investment in Killingholme complements other major infrastructure upgrades recently completed by CLdN in the UK. These include improved access to the London port and the renovation and expansion of the Liverpool terminal.
CLdN offer a combination of shipping services and proprietary port infrastructure within the European short-sea sector. Killingholme is of strategic importance as a key hub linking Northern England with mainland Europe.
Located six miles south of Hull, Killingholme’s terminal sits on the River Humber and serves as a vital gateway for freight services between the UK and continental Europe.
Covering 100 hectares, the port features six deep-sea ro-ro berths, facilitating 12 return sailings weekly between Killingholme and CLdN’s terminals in Zeebrugge, Belgium, and Rotterdam, Netherlands.
From these terminals, CLdN offers excellent transshipment opportunities to Ireland, Scandinavia, and Iberia, reinforcing its position as a leader in the shortsea shipping sector.
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