Port of Boston

Key Facts & Capabilities 

Strategic Location 

• East Coast UK port 

• Centrally positioned for UK distribution: 

• Strong hinterland reach to the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West and North East 

• Ideal hub for nationwide north–south–west distribution 

Marine Access & Berthing 

• Tidal port with: 

• 5 Always Afloat berths with adjacent storage areas and warehousing  

• 3 modern Riverside NAABSA berths  

• Current vessel capability: 

• Up to 120m LOA 

• Approx. 13.8m beam (wider vessels subject to Harbour Master approval) 

Storage & Warehousing 

• 45,000 m² of port warehousing, 18,000 m² of which is fitted with overhead gantry cranes 

• Adjacent 50,000-tonne grain silo (independent Farmers’ Co-operative) with dedicated ship elevator 

• Large secure open storage areas for bulk and break-bulk cargoes 

• Dedicated rail-connected warehouse for steel coil in the West Midlands 

• Areas available for development into open storage or bespoke warehousing 

Cargo Handling Equipment 

• 84-tonne mobile harbour crane 

• Large forklift fleet from 3.5t to 33t 

• Modern hydraulic material handlers for bulk and break-bulk cargoes: 

• Range of steel products 

• Paper reels, Bales, poles and project cargo 

• Timber 

• Aggregates and Agri-bulks 

Integrated Transport & Distribution 

• Direct access to the Victoria Group Transport fleet 

• Extensive network of approved haulage partners 

• In-house Order Fulfilment & Freight Forwarding team 

• Rail-connected port  

Systems & Added-Value Services 

• Bespoke stock control, inventory and reporting system, compatible with almost any other system 

• Tailored end-to-end supply chain solutions, including: 

• Port Agency (via Sanders Stevens) 

• Road & rail transport 

• Warehousing (open, covered, bulk & bespoke steel terminals) 

• Freight forwarding 

• Customs clearance via approved agents 

• Temporary wharf approval – cargo may remain uncleared on site for up to 90 days