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CONSTRUCTION IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS MONTH DAN HAYGARTH Liverpool Daily Post Editor and Regeneration Reporter 11:02, 20 May 2025 A new £35m facility will be built in Merseyside to support

the future of construction. A new cement import facility at Gladstone Dock will be built over the next year, with the aim of growing the UK construction sector and helping to reduce carbon

emissions. The project is a partnership between port operator Peel Ports Group and cement firm Medcem. It will create a deep-water terminal at the former P&O site at Gladstone Dock, in

Bootle, within the Port of Liverpool site. Construction work on the terminal is scheduled to begin in May 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-2026. The initial phase will feature four

silos with a combined storage capacity of 45,000 tonnes, designed to handle cement and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Enver Celikbas, business development and investments

director at Medcem said: "This new terminal significantly strengthens our presence in the UK market, consolidating our position as the leading provider of low-carbon cement and

cementitious materials in Europe. "The logistical advantages of Liverpool allow us to enhance our ability to accommodate large vessels and product handling. "This strengthens our

supply chain, ensuring a more efficient and reliable service for our clients across the region. "We are also proud to partner with a leading name in the maritime industry, Peel Ports,

that shares our dedication to sustainability." Andrew Martin, group development director at Peel Ports Group, said: "Logistics and construction are deeply interconnected, and by

creating smarter, more sustainable import hubs like this one, we can help building firms secure the materials they need. "Modern ports like ours do far more than handle cargo over the

quayside. We offer processing and storage facilities that streamline construction logistics, reduce road freight, and accelerate delivery timelines. "This project reinforces Liverpool’s

role as a base for investment that can drive regional, national and international growth, while opening up new employment opportunities and creating a sustainable future for the city

region." SCMs, like fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag, are key components in producing low-carbon concrete, reducing reliance on traditional Portland cement and lowering

greenhouse gas emissions. By facilitating the use of these materials, the terminal supports the transition to greener building practices. The 5.75-acre site allows for future expansion and

increased storage capacity in subsequent phases. Article continues below