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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Offshore Wind
Port of Tyne - The gateway to offshore wind opportunity. Click here to find out more
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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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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.
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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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Logistics
The Port of Tyne is a successful “one stop shop” logistics operation comprising containers, warehousing and distribution.
Latest News & Updates
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20 May 2013CLEAN TYNE PROJECT RE-FLOATS WITH VESSEL REFIT
Following a substantial refit funded by the Port of Tyne the Clearwater - debris collection vessel was re-launched on Monday (20 May).
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09 May 2013PORT SCORES A HAT TRICK WITH RECORD RESULTS
The Port of Tyne will announce record financial results for 2012 today - for the third consecutive year.
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02 May 2013BOOT CAMP BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN APPRENTICE HOPEFULS
The Port of Tyne Rising Star Boot Camp has put future apprentices through their paces in a week long programme designed to give hopeful candidates experience of working environments and provide valuable employability skills.
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25 Apr 2013CRUISING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS
The Port of Tyne has welcomed its first cruise ship of the year, MSC Magnifica, the largest and longest cruise vessel ever to visit the Tyne.
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25 Apr 2013PORT OF TYNE NAMED NORTH EAST COMPANY OF THE YEAR 2013
The Port of Tyne became the toast of the business community, winning Company of the Year at The North East Business Awards final.
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