As part of the investment, CLdN is also introducing five electric rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to replace part of its current diesel-powered reach stacker fleet. The move is expected to reduce the terminal’s carbon footprint by 5–10%, while also improving operational efficiency.
The development in Killingholme follows recent investments at CLdN’s other UK ports, including a new access gate at its London (Purfleet) terminal and a renovation and capacity expansion at its Liverpool site.
“Killingholme is an important hub connecting the North of England with mainland Europe and our ambition is to further grow this corridor in the coming years,” commented CLdN CEO Florent Maes. “This investment is another signal of CLdN’s commitment to the development of its port infrastructure in the UK. It also demonstrates our drive to further decarbonise our port operations.”
Located six miles south of Hull, CLdN’s Killingholme terminal covers 100 hectares and offers 12 return sailings per week to Zeebrugge and Rotterdam. These ports serve as key transshipment hubs for further distribution across Ireland, Scandinavia and Iberia.
CLdN currently operates three UK ports—Killingholme, London and Liverpool—as well as services from Teesport, Heysham and Warrenpoint. The company runs more than 200 shortsea RoRo sailings per week across its European network.
