Portcentric warehouse upgraded to net zero 

The warehouse is used by a wide range of the port’s 3PL customers. All internal materials handling is conducted using electric vehicles powered through renewable sources and the lighting within the facility is provided by energy efficient LEDs, supported by an advanced warehouse management system.

As part of Tyne 2050, the Port’s transformation strategy, over £2m has already been invested into new clean energy assets and logistics facilities

Port of Tyne CEO Matt Beeton says: “Offering green warehousing services is critical to our 3PL customers, because it means these businesses can source the space they need, while also meeting their sustainability targets. Net Zero achievements are a key part of our Tyne 2050 strategy and at a time when there is exceptional demand for warehousing, we can offer customers the advantage of high quality portcentric warehousing, efficiency and sustainability.”

The Port of Tyne set out ambitious environmental sustainability targets in its Tyne 2050 strategy, including becoming a carbon neutral port by 2030 and all-electric by 2040. In addition, the Port intends to become a test bed for new clean energy technology by 2025. A range of initiatives are already well underway to enable the Port to achieve these objectives and by the end of 2021, over 27% of total CO2 emissions will have been reduced through switching to clean alternatives.

In total, the Port of Tyne has over 50,000 sq m of fully racked and Customs-approved portcentric warehousing available for commercial customers.

For more information, visit www.portoftyne.co.uk