Cargo
Your gateway to global trade, Port of Aberdeen facilitates connections between the North Sea and over 40 countries spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, and beyond.
Our infrastructure is designed for your cargo operations. As Scotland’s largest berthage port, our quayside stretches over 7,600 metres, accommodating vessels up to 300 meters in length. We provide 2,800 metres of deepwater berths to a maximum depth of -14.8 metres (mean high water springs), ultra heavy-lift capability up to 140 tonnes / square metre, more than 692,000 square meters of flexible laydown space, and ample project areas to support your requirements.
Why Choose Port of Aberdeen?
We understand the logistical challenges in handling cargo.
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Integrated logistics
Streamlined cargo handling, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and transportation, to safely manage the flow of goods from the first to the final mile.
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Specialised infrastructure and facilities
Optimal berthing solutions with access to over 7,600 metres of quayside, expansive laydown areas, heavy-lift capability, deepwater berths, large-scale cargo handling equipment, warehousing, and breakbulk operations.
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Short sea hub with deepwater capabilities
Located on the North Sea, our position allows for immediate opportunities in the short sea sector, with direct access to major shipping routes ensuring global connectivity to more than 40 countries.
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Supporting a modal shift
Strong regional supply chain enables efficient modal shifts from port to rail, road, and air, ensuring customers' reputations for reliability are upheld while actively supporting decarbonisation efforts to reduce emissions from consumer goods and other commodities.
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Delivering decarbonisation
Significant commitments for investment in green infrastructure will reduce the carbon footprint of both the port and its customers.
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Faster clearance
Full AEO Port status, Temporary Storage and Wharf Approval and GVMS for the efficient expedition of goods subject to Customs and border controls.
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Skilled workforce, safe operations
Our people have the skills, knowledge, and experience to identify and deliver flexible, customer-centric solutions. Solutions that are delivered within a robust quality framework with a strong safety focus.
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Ferry cargo service
The Sea-Cargo ferry service connects Aberdeen to Norway and Continental Europe with a twice weekly roll-on / roll-off (RoRo) liner service, providing low risk transport with competitive rates and short transit times.
UNLOCKING VALUE ACROSS CARGO OPERATIONS
We specialise in facilitating the safe and efficient movement of cargo across a range of sectors including:
- Grain and feedstuffs
- Project cargo
- Bulk products (liquid and dry)
- Forest products and wood pulp
- Manufactured goods
- Food and beverage
Schedule your call with a cargo expert
Our cargo experts will be in touch to discuss your project requirements.
