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Breakbulk

Unlock safe and dependable breakbulk operations with Scotland’s largest berthgate port.

With ultra heavy-lift capabilities, 2,800 meters of deep water berths and less congestion than other UK ports, our infrastructure sets us apart. Bolstered by a customer-first approach, we’re far more than a load handler, we’re your port partner.

No job is ever the same and as your partner, you’ll access over [X number] years of breakbulk excellence and streamlined operations with our agile approach. 

Why choose Port of Aberdeen?

When it comes to complex handling loads, you need not only the best team at hand, but a specialist one. Powered by years of on-the-ground experience, our personnel are equipped to manage the logistical challenges of moving large loads. 

  • Ultra heavy-lift areas

    Lifting capacity up to 140 tonnes per m².

  • Deepwater capacity

    Deepwater berths up to a maximum depth of -14.8m MHWS.

  • Delivering decarbonisation

    Significant investment to become the UK’s first net zero port by 2040.

  • Laydown areas

    692,000m² of flexible laydown space.

  • Scotland’s largest berthage port

    Over 7,600m of quayside for vessels up to 300m in length.

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OUR CUSTOMER-CENTRED APPROACH

You won’t be kept in the dark when we handle your breakbulk operations. Our service embeds customers into the process with clear communication throughout to give customers full oversight of their project.

When it comes to costs, we don’t believe in smoke and mirrors. Our rates are transparent and cost effective to give our customers full awareness of costs upfront.

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Lightening the load of your breakbulk operations

Our infrastructure and location is your strategic advantage.

  • A gateway to global trade

    We have a geographic advantage to serve the short sea sector in the North Sea. With direct access to major shipping routes we facilitate global connectivity to more than 30 countries spanning Europe, Africa and Asia.

  • Integrated logistics

    Our end-to-end service takes on the heavy lifting of your break bulk operations. Streamlining the handling, customs clearance and transportation, the flow of goods is safely managed at every point of the process.

  • Faster clearance

    Thanks to our AEO Port status, wharf approval, GVMS systems and temporary storage facilities, we guarantee efficient expedition of goods subject to customs and border controls.

Cross-sector support

We’re no stranger to managing breakbulk operations. We specialise in facilitating the safe and efficient movement of complex loads across a range of sectors including:

  • Oil and gas
  • Subsea
  • Renewables
  • Forestry
  • Infrastructure

Elevate your breakbulk projects

Connect with our breakbulk specialists to find the right solution for your operations.

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