Dry Bulks

High-quality, locally quarried limestone is exported from Barrow to Scandinavia for use in the paper industry and in the production of industrial gases. The port also has experience in handling imports of sand and aggregates, along with exports of granite. The port’s rail link is used for the movement of woodpulp and manufactured goods.

Liquid Bulks

British Gas Hydrocarbon Resources Ltd operates a condensate-storage site in Ramsden Dock, through which the liquid by-product of gas production at the nearby Onshore Gas Terminals is exported.

Forest Products

The importation of woodpulp has returned to Barrow after an absence of several decades. A regular pulp transhipment service from Flushing, Holland, has been established for Kimberly Clark. Some 41,000 tonnes of pulp are now received by Barrow each year, destined for Kimberly Clark’s Barrow Mill. This pulp was previously delivered by road, and the new operation is sparing Britain’s busy road networks from more than 600,000 lorry miles every year, representing a significant environmental benefit.

Offshore Oil, Gas & Renewable Energy

Barrow played an important role in the construction of the Barrow Offshore Wind Farm, which was completed during 2006. The port is well placed to provide support for the construction and servicing of the many other renewable-energy projects planned for the Irish Sea in coming years. The port’s extensive land bank makes it an ideal location to support the fabrication, storage and load-out of steel piles, blades and turbines. Barrow also plays an important role in offshore activity in the Irish Sea, having operated as a base for the load-out of offshore gas pipelines and the import of modules and heavy-lift units for the three Barrow gas terminals.

Passengers & Cruises

Less than 30 minutes’ drive from the Lake District National Park, Barrow is ideally placed to support ‘round-Britain’ and ‘Celtic Sea’ cruises. There is ample space alongside the cruise berth to ensure the safe and efficient movement of passengers.

Some highly prestigious cruise ships have visited the port in recent years and the number of calls looks set to increase in the future.

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