Associated British Ports

Port Talbot Tidal Harbour

Port Talbot Tidal Harbour was constructed in 1970 to create one of the deepest berths in the UK. The harbour � which can handle up to five million tonnes of traffic � is predominantly used for Corus�s imports of coal and iron ore, and plans are currently being drawn up for its redevelopment. The south side of the jetty � 300 m in length � accommodates vessels of up to 170,000 dwt, and the north side currently accepts similar-sized self-discharge vessels. Extensive areas within the port estate are also available for port-related development.

Port Talbot Docks

Re-opened in 1998 for the shipment of processed slag, Port Talbot Docks now handles a number of other traffics and ABP is seeking to expand the docks� business base. Vessels of up to 8,000 dwt, 130 m in length and 17.6 m beam, with draughts of 7.7 m, can be accepted on spring tides.

General Cargo

The general-cargo berths at Port Talbot�s inner docks handle a variety of traffics, including processed slag, sand, cement, steel, heavy-lift cargoes and ro-ro. There are also several jetties suitable for liquid-bulk handling and areas of open storage for cargo handling.

Port Talbot Tidal Harbour is a world-class facility with capacity for future expansion

Port Talbot Harbour has the deepest berthing facilities within the Severn Estuary

Port Talbot Inner Docks offer general cargo berths for a variety of traffics including processed slag and timber