Port of Liverpool to Develop £35m Low-Carbon Cement Terminal

The Port of Liverpool in collaboration with Medcem - a major global player in cement production - is set to develop a major cement import facility to support the UK construction sector and help reduce carbon emissions. 

The terminal will see the former P&O site at the Gladstone Dock, Liverpool, transformed into a deep-water terminal.

With the UK Government committing to building 1.5 million homes by the end of the current parliament, the new terminal will play a major role in supporting this surge in construction activity. 

Commenting on the new terminal, 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 at Peel Ports Group, said: 

“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. 

This project reinforces Liverpool’s role as a base for investment that can drive regional, national and international growth, while opening up new employment opportunities and creating a sustainable future for the City Region”.

Construction of the new terminal is expected to begin in mid-2025, with completion estimated for mid-2026. The first phase of the terminal will consist of four silos with a combined storage capacity of 45,000 tonnes. 

These four silos will be designed to handle not just cement, but also ‘supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)’. SCMs include materials such as fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag. These are key components in the production of low-carbon cement.

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