{"id":4545,"date":"2020-09-15T10:18:12","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T10:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprengthomson.com\/?p=4545"},"modified":"2024-04-11T11:42:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T11:42:38","slug":"uk-paper-hub-launched-creating-an-unrivalled-all-in-one-facility-for-paper-and-forest-products-at-the-port-of-tilbury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sprengthomson.com\/uk-paper-hub-launched-creating-an-unrivalled-all-in-one-facility-for-paper-and-forest-products-at-the-port-of-tilbury\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Paper Hub launched creating an unrivalled all-in-one facility for paper and forest products at The Port of Tilbury"},"content":{"rendered":"

London\u2019s fastest growing port launches the UK Paper Hub in Tilbury today (15 September). Bringing together decades of expertise at the Port of Tilbury, the new all-in-one paper and forest product handling Hub is the first facility in the UK created to actively reduce all forms of waste in the supply chain.<\/p>\n

UK Paper Hub is the collective brand covering Tilbury\u2019s handling, storage and distribution services for paper and related forest products (including graphical papers and newsprint, packaging paper and board, tissue and hygiene products, and pulp). The brand brings together the expertise and facilities of the paper handling terminals, previously known as Enterprise Distribution Centre (EDC) and London Paper Terminal (LPT), which the port owns and operates.<\/p>\n

Tilbury has always been a market leader for paper import and handling and has invested significantly in purpose-built facilities. Innovations such as unique paper handling equipment, automated warehouse and transparent IT systems all support the industry leading product care levels. The port has ordered six new side shifting Terberg tugs and six Novatech translifters, in partnership with supplier Briggs Equipment which will all be in place by the end of the year. The new style of translifters were specifically chosen to enhance operational flexibility and efficiency for UK Paper Hub.<\/p>\n

The opportunity in Tilbury is unrivalled. The UK Paper Hub can handle paper and forest products in any form, any quantity using any method of shipping or distribution, both short sea and deep sea. The Hub has access to a nationwide haulage network and connects the UK\u2019s domestic industries with markets across the globe. Tilbury\u2019s newest port, Tilbury2, opened in May and along with London Container Terminal, offers the Hub further connections and capacity for customers.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the launch, Paul Dale, Asset and Site Director <\/strong>said: \u201cThis is exciting news for Tilbury as we introduce the UK Paper Hub to the paper and forest products market. At Tilbury, we are proud of our approach which is always built around our customer\u2019s needs and we work collaboratively to ensure that we deliver dependable solutions. <\/em><\/p>\n

We believe this is the right time to reposition our paper service offering to reflect the changes in the sector and our preparedness as the UK prepares to leave the customs union. We have invested in the rebranding of our paper services to showcase the port\u2019s world-class paper offering as a whole.<\/em><\/p>\n

Through continuous investment in facilities and equipment at the Hub we are actively making a progressive contribution to the environment and bioeconomy by reducing all forms of waste within the paper and forest products supply chain. Tilbury\u2019s location and connections are unrivalled and as the market demands change, this is the right time to offer customers this all-in-one facility.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Tilbury handles a vast range of commodities, and over the summer the port added tissue to their wide portfolio of commodities. To deliver this, the Hub has further invested in new handling equipment.<\/p>\n

Some of the key facilities at the Hub include:<\/strong><\/p>\n