Associated British Ports

Minerals and ores

The Port of Garston has been a major coal-handling centre for over 50 years, and its experienced workforce offers a high-quality service.

Garston offers:

dedicated berths and facilities for handling a wide range of industrial bulk products, including aggregates, coal and a variety of industrial bulks and minerals
extensive quayside stockpiling area supported by dedicated front-loading shovels
a dedicated coal-export terminal with a loading capacity of 350 tonnes per hour and a stockpile area of up to 10,000 tonnes. The terminal is Environment Protection Act-approved and is specifically designed to reduce product degradation when handling solid fuels

Garston has considerable expertise in handling steel and aluminium

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