Associated British Ports

Dry Bulks

Ball clay is the port�s principal traffic, with approximately 400,000 tonnes exported by WBB Minerals and Imerys to destinations throughout Europe. The port also handles animal feed and a wide variety of other dry bulks, such as grain, agribulks, stone chippings, salt and forest products, as well as heavy lifts and abnormal loads. Recently, the port�s bulk trade was bolstered by a new 25-year agreement with Civil & Marine Cement Slag Co. Ltd to import blast-furnace slag from Corus�s plant at Port Talbot. Two 50-tonne weighbridges and two modern loading shovels are dedicated to animal-feed handling. The port�s total on-site storage capacity has increased to 150,000 sq ft.

Open storage is available for timber cargoes, and the port handles both pre- and un-slung timber. The port can cater for vessels of up to 120 m in length and with 5 m draught.

A computer-control system provides real-time stock control, delivery programmes and material traceability. Teignmouth�s warehouse facilities all have load-bearing walls and are capable of storing virtually any type of cargo.