AV Dawson invests in £5 million rail expansion

A family-run distribution and storage firm has unveiled a £5 million expansion.

AV Dawson is adding a dry bulk rail terminal to its Port of Middlesbrough site.

The company says the move “reinforces its long-term commitment to Teesside and will unlock valuable supply chain opportunities for freight businesses to engage more easily with national and international clients”.

It adds the five-rail-line venture – which will operate as AV Dawson’s fifth rail terminal – will help increase unloading speeds by 40 per cent to 500 tonnes an hour, and handle goods including fertilisers, aggregates, salt, industrial minerals and energy products.

A concrete loading pad will additionally provide customers with indoor and outdoor storage.

Work is earmarked for completion by spring next year.

The project is being delivered alongside Hartlepool family-run business Seymour Construction and Retford-based Atherton Material Handling.

Charlie Nettle, AV Dawson group managing director, said: “We’ve invested in Teesside for more than 85 years, continually evolving to meet customers’ changing needs.

“This latest investment reflects our confidence in the region, our people and the future growth of rail logistics.

“Our fifth rail terminal expands our presence in the dry bulk market and reinforces our commitment to delivering solutions across rail, land and sea.”

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