PD Ports plays pivotal role in strengthening the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure
Posted on 05 February 2026
PD Ports has played a key role in a major logistics operation to support the development of solar energy infrastructure across the North of England.
Working in close partnership with leading freight forwarders Fracht and Cargocare Global, the company has orchestrated end‑to‑end supply chain solutions that demonstrate its agility, technical capability and pivotal role in supporting the UK’s clean‑energy transition.
The project involved handling, storing and delivering more than 220 containers of solar panels and over 300 containers of lithium cubes, vital components for the generation and storage of energy to be released into the grid when required, maximising the use of renewable energy.
These components have been imported into PD Ports’ Teesport container terminal for use in large scale sustainable energy projects, including the development of solar farms in the North East of England using vacant or unfarmed land for the generation of clean energy.
From Teesport to the final destination, PD Ports’ specialist teams coordinated the entire logistics journey through a single point of contact. From discharging containers from vessels at Tees Dock, then safely unloading the container contents on to a lorry or into storage, before finally ensuring seamless onward delivery to site, PD Ports played a role at every step.
Mark Mulholland, Commercial Director - Warehousing, PD Ports, said:
“This project demonstrates how our expertise and infrastructure can support the UK’s clean energy transition. By bringing together services from across our business and working hand in hand with our freight forwarding partners, we are enabling projects that will play a vital role in building the country’s renewable energy capacity.”
He added: “As one of Teesside’s largest landowners and a key national gateway for trade, PD Ports is uniquely positioned to help accelerate the clean energy revolution. By combining scale with innovation and collaboration, we are not only delivering for our customer but also helping to secure a more sustainable future for generations to come.”
Tom Page, Project Manager, Fracht UK, said: “Working alongside PD Ports on this project has been a great example of what can be achieved through true collaboration. At Fracht, our priority is always to understand our customers’ needs and deliver a smooth, reliable end‑to‑end journey, no matter how complex the supply chain. Partnering with PD Ports allowed us to bring together our expertise and ensure these critical components reached site safely and efficiently. We’re proud to play our part in bringing clean energy projects to life across the UK.”
Chris Simcock, General Manager, Cargocare Global, said: “Great work by the team at PD Ports on the successful delivery of solar panels to the farm – a real testament to the value of having one simple point of contact to manage a complex supply chain. At Cargocare Global, we're proud to play our part in strengthening the UK’s green energy infrastructure, and it’s always a pleasure to partner with such a reliable and experienced team in delivering critical components for clean energy projects.”
Frans Caljé, Chief Executive Officer, PD Ports, said: “Delivering clean energy supply chains is a national priority. Projects like this show what is possible when industry works together, combining the strengths of logistics partners, freight forwarders, and infrastructure providers. Teesside is at the forefront of the clean energy revolution, and PD Ports is proud to be at its heart.”
As a major landowner in Teesside, with extensive infrastructure and supply chain expertise, PD Ports is uniquely positioned to support the UK’s transition to cleaner energy.
Whatever the supply chain challenge, PD Ports makes it happen, from ship to shore, warehouse to site, helping customers reduce complexity while enabling a cleaner and greener future.
For more information or to discuss your logistics requirements, email our team at commercial@pdports.co.uk.
