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Port of Workington

Funding of a new container handling facility and harbour crane to expand opportunities on the harbour.

Attracting Investment

The funding supported the creation of a new container handling facility, including the installation of a new harbour crane to enable the port to handle large shipping containers from all over Europe.

The funding enabled the port to offer a better, more regular service, to enable existing companies to develop their businesses.

Sellafield Investment

£4,000,000

Timeline

  • Awarded funding

Outcome

Funding provided economic and employment opportunities through expansion of the harbour, including the installation of a harbour mobile crane to enable the port to handle large shipping containers from all over Europe.

The port now handles up to 500,000 tonnes of cargo per year.