cargo handling

Cargo is handled at Shoreham on port-operated wharves. Sussex Port Forwarding (SPF), the port’s sole Stevedoring Company handles the wide diversity of imported and exported cargoes through the Port.

The Company, utilising its own experienced workforce of skilled plant operators, supplemented by additional contract labour provides a responsive and rapid customer service. SPF operates a modern, high quality, mobile fleet of cranes, forklifts and elevators.

Currently, SPF is operating with cranes capable of lifting up to 47 tonnes and additional capacity capable of lifting cargo up to 400 tonnes can be made available at short notice for major projects. In addition, a modern fleet of forklift trucks, mechanical front loading and trimming shovels and bulk conveying equipment is available.

The highly experienced staff work closely with all port customers to ensure they receive the service levels and facilities required.

Health and safety is of course of paramount importance throughout the Port. The Port prides itself on the cleanliness and good management of all of its areas of operations, which contributes to the excellent safety record. All staff receive regular training in health and safety matters. Ongoing staff development is a major feature of operational management, to ensure that customers can be confident that their cargo is in safe hands.

The efficiency of the port is well known in the industry and it has an established reputation for a fast turnaround of vessels, just one of the added value services that sets Shoreham apart from other ports.