A new cement import facility in Liverpool has been tipped to play help the UK construction sector to grow and reduce carbon emissions.
The partnership between Peel Ports Group and Medcem will create a deep-water terminal at the former P&O site at Gladstone Dock.
Construction work on the terminal is scheduled to begin this month, with completion anticipated by mid-2026. The initial phase will feature four silos with a combined storage capacity of 45,000 tonnes, designed to handle cement and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
SCMs, like fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag, are components in producing low-carbon concrete. By facilitating the use of these materials, the terminal aims to support the transition to greener building practices.
The 5.75-acre site allows for future expansion and increased storage capacity in subsequent phases.
Enver Celikbas, business development and investments director at Medcem, said, “This new terminal significantly strengthens our presence in the UK market, consolidating our position as the leading provider of low-carbon cement and cementitious materials in Europe. The logistical advantages of Liverpool allow us to enhance our ability to accommodate large vessels and product handling. This strengthens our supply chain, ensuring a more efficient and reliable service for our clients across the region. We are also proud to partner with a leading name in the maritime industry, Peel Ports, that shares our dedication to sustainability.”
Andrew Martin, group development director, Peel Ports Group, added, “Logistics and construction are deeply interconnected, and by creating smarter, more sustainable import hubs like this one, we can help building firms secure the materials they need. Modern ports like ours do far more than handle cargo over the quayside. We offer processing and storage facilities that streamline construction logistics, reduce road freight, and accelerate delivery timelines.”
