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8 November 2024

Pembroke Port is a Gateway to Economic Opportunity


Melanie Jenkins, Head of Commercial Property, Port of Milford Haven

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Melanie Jenkins
Head of Commercial Property
Port of Milford Haven

Pembroke Port, with its 28 hectares of prime space, is stepping into a new chapter, driven by substantial investment and a series of strategic developments that are making it an engineering and logistical powerhouse.  

Thanks to recent investments, including the Pembroke Dock Marine Project,; funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal, the European Regional Development Fund through the UK and Welsh Governments and through private investment; this bustling port has seen an expansion of its property portfolio and the introduction of new infrastructure to build a thriving green business ecosystem. 

The addition of Oleander House, Falcon House, Erebus House and Catalina House, four annexes attached to the Sunderland Hangars, has significantly bolstered Pembroke Port’s offering. These buildings, delivered as part of the Pembroke Dock Marine project, are already attracting interest from a range of industries, reinforcing the Port’s appeal and versatility. In the past few years alone, the infrastructure has been transformed. 

But Pembroke Port is far more than its buildings. Its services span from regular ferry operations to cargo handling, making it a true hub of activity. The Port’s areas of laydown space and commercial properties cater to diverse cargoes, from sand and animal feed to large project loads for engineering projects. Such undertakings highlight the port’s capabilities in managing complex projects, where the experienced team navigates the ever-evolving demands of each day. 

A key element of the Port’s growth is its renowned engineering capacity, which is strengthened by the Celtic Freeport initiative and the Pembroke Dock Marine project. The engineering expertise here is drawing attention from across the industry and solidifying Pembroke Port’s reputation as a hub for high-quality, large-scale fabrication and assembly projects. 

Strategically organised, Pembroke Port operates across four primary gates: Gate One, handling primarily cargo deliveries; Gates Two and Three, a dedicated ferry terminal; and Gate Four, which was acquired in 2008 and is site of the newly developed laydown area and slipway, completing the Port’s estate. With these gates now in full swing after the Pembroke Dock Marine developments, Pembroke Port is perfectly structured to support a growing commercial footprint. 

Every day brings something new to Pembroke Port, which makes it an exhilarating place to be. The dedicated team handles it all with agility, from facilitating big projects to processing daily cargo shipments.  

Pembroke Port isn’t just a site for industrial growth; it’s a gateway to economic opportunity, a place of marine energy and engineering excellence, and a vital link in Pembrokeshire’s ongoing development story. The future is bright for Pembroke Port as it continues to grow, innovate, and set new standards for excellence in the maritime and logistics sectors. 



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