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Port Overview
Port Talbot (GBPTB) is a strategically positioned maritime facility located in South Wales, United Kingdom, serving as a critical industrial port within the Welsh coastal infrastructure. Situated in the Swansea Bay area, the port plays a significant role in supporting the region’s heavy industrial sector, particularly steel production and bulk cargo operations. Its location on the Bristol Channel provides excellent maritime connectivity to both domestic and international shipping routes.
Geographic Location & Access
Precisely positioned at coordinates 51.5787°N, -3.79837°E, Port Talbot offers a strategically advantageous maritime approach with direct access to the Bristol Channel. The port benefits from a natural deep-water harbor configuration, with relatively sheltered approaches and minimal navigational challenges. The local maritime climate is characterized by moderate maritime conditions typical of the Welsh coastal region, with occasional challenging weather patterns during winter months.
Port Infrastructure & Facilities
Port Talbot’s infrastructure is primarily designed to support heavy industrial cargo operations, with a particular emphasis on bulk cargo handling. The port features:
– Multiple specialized berths capable of accommodating large bulk carriers
– Dedicated terminals for steel product exports
– Extensive bulk cargo handling capabilities
– Comprehensive storage and transshipment facilities
– Direct rail and road connections to industrial hinterlands
– Specialized cargo handling equipment for industrial materials
Technical Specifications
Key technical characteristics include:
– Maximum draft: 50 meters
– Channel depth: Maintained at approximately 12-15 meters
– Tidal range: Approximately 14.5 meters during spring tides
– Vessel size limitations: Accommodates Panamax and Post-Panamax vessels
– Navigation aids: Comprehensive modern navigation support systems
– Pilotage: Mandatory for all commercial vessels
– Tugboat support: Multiple powerful tugs available for vessel assistance
Operational Services
Comprehensive port services include:
– Advanced stevedoring capabilities
– Bunker fuel supply (marine diesel, heavy fuel oil)
– Fresh water provisions
– Waste management and environmental services
– Customs clearance facilities
– 24/7 port authority support
– Advanced security protocols
– Specialized cargo handling for industrial materials
Commercial & Economic Aspects
Port Talbot offers competitive commercial advantages:
– Competitive port tariff structures
– Direct connectivity to UK industrial networks
– Multimodal transportation links
– Efficient customs and logistics processes
– Significant role in Welsh industrial export infrastructure
– Strategic position for steel and bulk commodity trade
Strategic Importance
The port represents a critical node in the UK’s maritime infrastructure, particularly for:
– Steel industry supply chains
– Bulk commodity transportation
– Industrial material imports/exports
– Supporting regional economic development
– Providing essential maritime logistics capabilities
Competitive Advantages
Port Talbot distinguishes itself through:
– Deep-water capabilities
– Specialized industrial cargo handling
– Efficient operational infrastructure
– Strategic geographic positioning
– Robust maritime support services
Cargo Specialization
Primary cargo types:
– Steel products
– Bulk industrial materials
– Raw material imports
– Export-oriented industrial commodities
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