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Stena upgrades in Birkenhead

[ June 11, 2025   //   Chris Lewis ]

Stena Line is investing £17 million in its 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead with increased freight parking and improved traffic flow.

The 12 Quays Terminal in Birkenhead has become a key hub for Stena Line with a new Dublin freight only service, which has resulted in a significant increase in traffic through the terminal.

An additional 200 freight parking spaces are already complete, boosting capacity for unaccompanied freight by almost 30%. Last year was a record year for Stena Line in Birkenhead with over 315,000 freight units moved, an increase of 20% year on year. The expansion will significantly improve operational efficiency and customer experience with more space for freight customers to drop unaccompanied trailers.

The next phase of the project will be a reconfiguration of the front of house operations to improve health and safety and traffic flow.

Stena Line also operates a route to Belfast from the terminal for freight and passengers.

In 2021 and 2022, the company invested in two E-Flexer vessels, Stena Edda and Stena Embla and, since their introduction, travel volumes have doubled.

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