Ports we serve

At t. ward shipping we are experienced in handling consignments of all sizes and types and we offer our services to a wide range of UK ports.

We’ve put together a list of the ports that we serve, along with a list of their specifications, to help you decide on the best option for you. For specialist advice, contact our team and we’ll be happy to provide you with more information.

Leith

Maximum size vessel:
 210m LOA
 30m beam
 9.15m draft.

The Port of Leith is Scotland’s largest enclosed deep water port, with capability to handle ships up to 50,000 DWT.  It’s located to the north east of Edinburgh and offers easy access to the A1, the Edinburgh by-pass, the M8 and M9.  The rail connections are also excellent. Leith offers stevedoring and cargo handling services and is equipped with cranes and equipment, plus secure storage facilities.

Grangemouth

 183m loa (length overall)
 27.5m beam
 11.0m draft (tankers)
 7.75m draft (general cargo)

Grangemouth is the largest container port in Scotland, and handles more than 150,000 containers per year. Situated in between Edinburgh and Glasgow, the port handles over 9 million tonnes of cargo per year and its excellent transport links make it a popular choice for Scottish industry.

Rosyth

     540m loa
 Beam n/a
 Draft - 8.3m

The port of Rosyth enjoys a convenient central location on the north bank of the River Forth, and provides a key gateway to Fife. The port boasts useful access to the M90, the Forth Road Bridge and also to Scotland’s motorways, and is perfect for businesses that want a riverside location with logistical support. The port also has a useful roll on / roll off freight ferry service linking Scotland with mainland Europe.

Babcock, Rosyth:

 Loa – 224m
 Beam - 39m
 Draft – 9.4m

Babcock, Rosyth port is located on the north side of the River Forth about a mile west of the Forth Road Bridge. The port gives access to the non-tidal basin through a conventional lock system and also via a single direct entrance, restricted to high tide transits.

Hunterston

 Inner berth:
 Loa – 380m
 Beam – n/a
 Draft – 23.00

 Outer berth:
 280m loa
 Beam – n/a
 Draft – 23.00m

Hunterston is a bulk terminal deep water port located on Scotland’s west coast which has a dedicated twin head automated rail loading station in addition to a lower rail vehicle loading area that gives easy haulage access to the national motorway network.

We can also help with your shipping requirements for other Firth of Forth and Clyde ports such Methil, Burntisland, Inverkeithing, Glasgow, Ayr and Greenock. For more information on the services we offer, speak to one of our friendly agents.