AHB HEADER IMAGE LARGE MANAGEMENT 2000 498 86 AHB HEADER IMAGE LARGE MANAGEMENT 2000 498 86

Our Organisation

We are a port with ambition, focused on partnering with stakeholders to unlock growth and create prosperity for generations.

The expanded Port of Aberdeen is creating new possibilities for energy transition, trade and tourism, which will drive new jobs and investment in the region.

Our Annual Review 2024

Our Purpose

To create prosperity for generations.

Our Vision

To become the UK’s first net zero port by 2040, offering world class facilities and services, at the heart of the nation’s energy transition efforts.

Our Mission

Connect our customers to what they need, where and when they need it, through operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation.

Modern UK Trust Port

Port of Aberdeen is a Trust Port. As a statutory body, a Trust Port is fully independent, run by a Board for the benefit of its stakeholders - and governed by its own local legislation. All profit is reinvested  to safeguard and continually improve the port, so it creates prosperity for current and future generations of local communities and businesses.

Our stakeholders, from the local community and customers to those leading the country - are crucial to continued success of Port of Aberdeen.

North Harbour 2

The Port: 2023 in numbers

2023 will live long in the memory of Port of Aberdeen. The official opening of Aberdeen South Harbour marked the beginning of a new era in our nearly 900-year history, making us the UK’s oldest existing business with the country’s newest harbour. The team’s efforts were recognised by our peers and the wider industry, winning three prestigious awards, including the Northern Star ‘Business of the Year’ as well as prizes for sustainability and construction. Additionally, we reduced our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 24% compared with the previous year, and were the only UK port to feature in three of the ten projects backed in the Department for Transport’s inaugural Zero Emissions Vessels & Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition.

  • £45.9 million turnover with £25.7 million operating profit

  • 45% of the nation’s vessel traffic with 6,948 vessels handled in 2023

  • 112 current employees with 21 new starts in 2023

  • 36 international trading countries

  • Cargo tonnage: 3,304,132 tonnes

  • Vessel tonnage: 26,218,459 tonnes

  • £70,000 donated to 20 local charities and community groups

  • 179,166 ferry passengers

  • 24,135 cruise guests

Our Strategic Priorities

Customers and growth

Grow and diversify the port’s business, providing safe, efficient, quality services to existing and prospective customers.

Land, Facilities and Assets

Develop and make best use of our land, facilities, and other assets in line with Port of Aberdeen’s development goals to support operational excellence and growth for the port and our stakeholders, whilst maintaining sufficient reserves to allow for unexpected changes in the business environment.

Environment

Achieve net zero by 2040 by leading in environmental stewardship and sustainability, facilitating innovation and energy transition solutions.

People and culture

Develop and invest in our people so they are empowered with the values and capability to create and deliver prosperity for generations.

HSSQ

Keeping our people and port community safe by adopting and implementing world class standards on health, safety, security, and quality.

Communication and Engagement

Continue to strengthen the influence of Port of Aberdeen among local, regional, and national stakeholders as a recognisable and trustworthy catalyst for the growth of energy, trade, and tourism.   

4 C4 A5189 hseq