Meranta

United Kingdom

Gateway Port

A deep-water terminal at the doorstep of the European market, where ocean carriers meet one of the densest rail and road networks anywhere.

Overview

Big ships, one step from Europe

Gateway Port brings the largest vessels nearer to Europe's shoppers than almost any rival terminal. Purpose-built deep-water berths, all-electric cranes and an on-dock rail terminal let cargo travel from ship to inland market in a single low-carbon hop. For importers and exporters alike, it is the cleanest, quickest way into the UK and beyond.

The port in numbers

3.8M

TEU handled a year

8

Deep-water berths

2,700m

Of continuous quay

320 ha

Of terminal and yard

Services

What we handle here

A versatile terminal shaped around the cargo this market actually moves.

Container Services
Cargo

Container Services

All-electric ship-to-shore cranes for fast, quiet vessel turnarounds.

Rail Freight
Inland

Rail Freight

An on-dock rail terminal sending whole trainloads across the country.

Port-Centric Logistics
Value-add

Port-Centric Logistics

Distribution centres at the quay that strip miles off the road leg.

Reefer Services
Cold chain

Reefer Services

Plug-in reefer points keeping chilled and frozen cargo at temperature.

Customs Clearance
Compliance

Customs Clearance

On-site customs specialists clearing borders before the ship sails.

The quay to the whole country, by rail

Connectivity

The quay to the whole country, by rail

Gateway Port's on-dock rail terminal feeds trains straight into the national network, putting major inland cities within overnight reach. A motorway spur covers the last leg, while frequent ocean services tie the terminal to the Americas, Asia and the Mediterranean.

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FAQs

Gateway Port questions

Why choose a deep-water terminal?+

Deep water lets the largest, most fuel-efficient vessels call directly, which lowers the cost per box and lands your cargo nearer its final market.

Can I move cargo by rail from the port?+

Yes. An on-dock rail terminal connects straight into the national network, with services reaching major inland markets overnight rather than crawling up the motorway.

Does the terminal handle reefer cargo?+

It does. Gateway Port carries extensive plug-in reefer capacity for chilled and frozen goods, monitored around the clock.

Talk to a trade expert

Move your cargo through Gateway Port

Tell us what you ship, and we'll build a handling and logistics plan around your real flows.

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