Posted on January 13, 2022

The first ever container shipment of imports coming directly from China into the UK has docked and been unloaded in Port of Tyne.

The ship was used by a number of leading retailers, to ensure a wide range of consumer goods would arrive in time for peak trading periods. This is a turning point for South Shields as a potential destination for logistics providers looking for an alternative to congested Southern ports.

The Commercial director for logistics at the Port of Tyne, commented: “This is the first time we have handled containers coming direct from China and it demonstrates that the Port can have a significant impact on easing current challenges of capacity being experienced within the UK shipping and logistics sector.”

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