Posted on April 2, 2025
CLDN has announced a major investment plan for its terminal at Killingholme on the river Humber. The project is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026.
Killingholme is situated on the river Humber, six miles south of Hull. It is a strategic gateway for freight services between the UK and continental Europe. The port covers 100 hectares and has six deep-sea Ro-Ro berths
CLDNsaid the investment would lead to a significant enhancement of cargo handling capabilities at the terminal and would cater for projected volume growth on CLDN’s North Sea connections between Killingholme and CLDN’s terminals in Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.
The work to be undertaken includes a reconfiguration of the cargo handling operations to optimise the flow of freight through the terminal, ensuring an increase in handling and storage capacity for trailers, containers, tank containers and refrigerated units.
CLDNhas also invested in five electric rubber tyred gantry cranes to replace part of its existing fleet of diesel-powered reach stacker vehicles.
“Our combination of shipping services and own port infrastructure is unique in the European short-sea sector and enables us to provide an unmatched range of services to our customers,” said Florent Maes, Chief Executive Officer of CLDN.
“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.”
