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Ringtons has chosen the Port to handle the shipment of 4 million kilos of tea, nough to brew 1.48 billion cups of tea per year. The contract sees Ringtons return to the Tyne for the first time in over 50 years.  

The Port of Tyne has a long established relationship with another leading tea manufacturer and it was this expertise that attracted Ringtons to the Port.

“We are able to respond to Ringtons supply chain needs quickly and efficiently.  Our location and distribution services mean that containers and tea samples can be brought directly from ship, to warehouse and delivered to Ringtons within hours,” said Andrew Moffat, Chief Executive at the Port of Tyne.

The three year deal will see the Port handle up to 250 containers of tea per year, storing the many different  leaf varieties enjoyed by UK households in its warehouse, and distributing tea on demand to the Ringtons factory in Newcastle.

Founded in 1907 Ringtons traditionally shipped tea through the Port of Tyne, where it was brought ashore close to its factory in Newcastle.

Nigel Smith, Chairman and great grandson of Ringtons founder Samuel Smith, said: “This contract with the Port of Tyne will eliminate 100,000 unnecessary road miles per year and improve operational efficiency.”

Some 80,000 kilos of tea will be distributed to Ringtons Newcastle factory by the Port on a weekly basis.  Once packaged the tea will be distributed all over the UK; as well as producing their own famous Ringtons blends,  Ringtons also produce high quality teas for retailers including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.

The Port of Tyne in North East England is one of the UK’s major deep sea ports – a vital trading gateway to Europe and beyond

Investment of over £120m in the past 10 years has created the infrastructure to deliver continued growth of the Port’s diverse businesses.  These include conventional and bulk cargoes, car terminals, cruise and ferries, logistics (containers, warehousing and distribution) and a portfolio of commercial property. 

The Port is leading developments in renewable energy and with its asset base and geographical location, is well placed to meet the needs of the emerging offshore wind turbine manufacturing industry

It is the third office in
Brazil, joining bases with Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Santos is South America’s busiest port, ranking 39th worldwide in terms of
container traffic, and can accommodate up to 50 vessels simultaneously GAC’s physical presence in the region’s largest port enables the company
to respond faster to customs’ requirements and reduce freight clearance times, while fostering closer relations with the customs and port
authorities. The Santos team will continue to handle the customs clearance process and domestic delivery to inland job sites near the port, in addition to managing daily shipments from various overseas suppliers which require expedient clearance through Santos. Established in 2006, GAC Brazil offers a one-stop shop for a comprehensive range of supply chain and logistics solutions. The Santos office will deliver a suite of services including ocean freight import and export, inland transportation, procurement, ship spares logistics, husbandry, ship agency and crew changes, as well as bunker fuels provision, dry cargo handling and customs clearance. “The opening of GAC Santos clearly shows that we are well on track as
strong players in this market,” says Rodrigo Demarco, GAC Brazil, Managing Director. “At all three Brazilian offices, we have teams of seasoned
business veterans with a wealth of experience and expertise, combined with the reach and resources of more than 300 GAC offices around the world. That means our customers can rest assured that we can deliver their strategy locally and globally.”

The Port, which handles over 33 million tonnes of cargo annually, has purchased six straddle carriers, which brings its overall terminal fleet capacity to 40.

The Port has invested in one Liebherr and five Terex (Noell) diesel-electric straddle carriers, which increases the operational performance and flexibility of container handling. Latest-generation design means the machines benefit from leading edge technology, lower maintenance costs and increased fuel economies.

The purchases have introduced a new supplier to the Port in Liebherr, following a successful trial. The equipment has been fitted with the terminal’s Navis/ITS GPRS operating platform and is fully integrated with the existing fleet.

Peel Ports-Mersey’s engineering manager Brad Crumbleholme said: “The investment in the straddle carrier fleet comes against a backdrop of substantial asset replacements and upgrades at the Port, and in addition to the £300m investment in our planned deep water container terminal, Liverpool 2, which will be operational in 2015.

“Both straddle carrier models are able to stack three containers in height (1 over 2), with the Liebherr straddle carrier providing extendable twin-lift spreader capability.

“Improved fuel efficiency and a reduction in noise and hydraulic fluid requirements are just some of the benefits from the investment. These features are also consistent with our commitment to sustainable economic growth and our responsibility to the environment, as detailed in our corporate social responsibility report.

“The Port of Liverpool has worked closely with designers in Germany to enhance the standard design of the carriers, maximising safety and improving maintainability, ensuring the specification is aligned to the business’s strategic objectives.”

The investment in the straddle carriers comes amid a wider assets management strategy and investment programme at the Peel Ports Mersey, with a capital maintenance spend of £20 million in 2012, to support the continued growth in market share that Liverpool has enjoyed over recent years.