Associated British Ports

General cargo

The flexible and experienced workforce handles a comprehensive range of breakbulk cargoes, including timber, coal, aluminium, palletised products, heavy-lift and project cargoes, together with quantities of steel products for the construction and automotive industries.

Port facilities include spacious quays fully equipped with 6- to 30-tonne capacity cranes, specialist and dedicated bulk-handling equipment, and ample and secure open quayside storage. Reinforced, durable and wide quays are capable of handling lifts in excess of 200 tonnes.

Garston has considerable expertise in handling steel and aluminium

Garston is the premier short-sea shipping port serving north-west England