Port of Birkenhead, Eastfloat

The Port of Birkenhead, Eastfloat is a versatile logistics hub on the River Mersey, just 8 miles from Liverpool’s Royal Seaforth Container Terminal. Operated by Peel Ports Logistics, Eastfloat provides direct access to the UK’s major manufacturing and population centres through excellent motorway and transport links.

From steel and bulk cargo to containers and project cargo, the terminal offers flexible, efficient and cost effective handling solutions, all backed by our integrated UK-wide logistics network.

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A Terminal Built for Versatility

Eastfloat is designed to handle a wide range of commodities and cargo types.

Our facilities include:

  • Container devan facility for unloading and sorting all cargo types, including steel coils, longs, ingots, palletised goods and IBCs.
  • Liebherr 180 crane with a 64-tonne lifting capacity, ideal for project cargo and heavy loads.
  • 45-tonne container handling capability for 20ft and 40ft units.
  • Indoor and outdoor storage for all grades of cargo.
  • On-site shunt service from the Port of Liverpool and nearby areas for fast cargo consolidation.
  • In-house transport fleet with skeletal, tipping, bulk and flat-bed trailers for end-to-end logistics coverage.

The Future Vision

Significant investment is already underway at Eastfloat, with upgrades designed to enhance capability and capacity for a growing customer base.

The vision for Birkenhead includes expanded warehousing and improved storage infrastructure to support a greater mix of cargo types. Alongside these upgrades, the site offers scope for future enhancements such as dock infill to create additional laydown space for project cargo and breakbulk, as well as potential silo facilities to strengthen our bulk handling offer.

Together, these developments underline our ambition to position Eastfloat as a modern, multi-purpose logistics terminal, one that’s ready to grow and adapt with the needs of our customers.

Integrated Logistics Support

As part of the Peel Ports Group, Eastfloat benefits from seamless connectivity across our UK port network.

Our added-value logistics services via PortPlus+ include:

  • Customs and freight forwarding
  • Road haulage and container transport
  • Warehousing and stock management
  • Vessel agency and chartering services
  • End-to-end supply chain management

Whether your business handles steel, bulks, construction materials or containers, our expert team provides a single point of contact for the entire logistics process, from ship to final delivery.

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