Teesport strengthens European connections with new Bilbao route

Teesport has announced a new route that will strengthen its position as a major Northern port.

The port, owned by PD Ports, is set to launch a new service between Teesport with the northern Spanish hub port of Bilbao.

Owned and operated by specialist Iberian shortsea container line W.E.C Lines in conjunction with A2B, the new route will offer a twice-weekly service from October 24.

The new route, which will operate between Teesport with the northern Spanish hub port of Bilbao, means that the Port will now handle over 25 vessel calls each week.

Geoff Lippitt, PD Ports group business development director, commented: “We’re delighted that W.E.C Lines has chosen Teesport as a port of call on this new route to and from Bilbao.

“Our extensive road, rail and sea links at Teesport allow customers to move their cargo further and faster, via our fantastic onward connections to various major hub ports around Europe.

“We are proud that, even as we continue to navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, we have successfully grown our global service offering and provided a platform for UK commerce to thrive.”

Roger Megann, managing director W.E.C Lines UK, added: “W.E.C Lines is responding to market demand to bring containers closer to the cargo owner’s door.

“By removing road miles, cargo owners will be able to benefit from reduced costs, less congestion, lower emissions and improved control over their stock.

“This service brings a new and reliable logistics solution to the market which will give a clear and advantageous choice for customers where options have previously been lacking.”