Associated British Ports

Steel and other metals

Swansea has a long tradition of steel and metals handling for customers including Corus, Alcoa and Dyfed Steel. The port�s expertise includes handling coil, plates, section, bar, tinplate and slab. Objective One funding is potentially available for companies seeking to set up warehousing or service-centre facilities at the port.

With the ability to accommodate vessels of up to 30,000 dwt, Swansea Steel Terminal, located on the north-west side of King�s Dock, offers:

A dedicated berth serviced by two 7.5-tonne, two 25-tonne and two 40-tonne capacity quayside cranes.
A range of fork-lift trucks with capacities of up to 40 tonnes.
Over 15,000 sq m of covered storage, served directly by rail, giving a range of delivery options and potential savings on haulage costs.
An additional 3.75 ha of open storage.
Cargo-handling undertaken by an experienced and skilled team, operating in a secure and safe facility.

Swansea's steel-handling expertise covers coil, plates, section, bar, tinplate and slab

Swansea Cork Ferries runs a regular service to the Irish Republic

Swansea's facilities for handling liquid bulks include specialist fuel jetties, able to accommodate vessels of up to 30,000 dwt