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Newport to get new deep water berth

[ December 5, 2025   //   ]

Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced the first tranche of a capital investment programme in its five south Wales ports.
The £42 million sum includes a new deep-water berth at Middle Quay, Newport, the UK’s largest steel-handling port, together with upgrades at Swansea and Cardiff, part of an eventual investment programme of £137m for ABP in South Wales.
The development at Newport will significantly increase the port’s handling capacity and allow it to handle some of the world’s largest vessels up to 220m overall length. Open storage opportunities of up to 8 acres and build-to-suit industrial and warehouse units of up to 133,000 sq ft, close to the quay, are also available.
Upgrades will also improve operational efficiency at Cardiff, a key hub for construction materials, agribulk and project cargo, and at Swansea, which Swansea handles renewable energy projects and bulk commodities.
The announcement coincides with the Welsh Government’s Investment Summit, where the First Minister, Eluned Morgan highlighted announced several other major investments in Wales. She said: “Long term investment in our port infrastructure is vital to economic growth and international trade and investment, especially to key strategic industries such as offshore wind. This investment is a real boost for our coastal economies and the people and businesses who rely on them.”
ABP divisional port manager, Wales and Southwest, Ashley Curnow, added: “Introducing a new deep-sea berth to the market is a cornerstone of our strategy for Newport and for our South Wales ports more widely. It is rare to see a new quayside of this scale come to market, and it will unlock new opportunities for trade and investment across the region.
“We’re proud that Newport is the UK’s leading steel-handling port and its strategic location means it plays a vital role in connecting Welsh industry to international markets and supporting the UK’s wider supply chain.
“We warmly welcome the First Minister’s support for this investment, which demonstrates ABP’s commitment to supporting regional growth and the industries that rely on our ports.”

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