Mersey Master Plan

A 20 year Strategy for Growth

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Executive Summary June 2011 Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Welcome to the Executive Summary of the Mersey Ports Master Plan – a 20 Year strategy for growth for the of and The . It is important that you have your say upon the Consultation Draft by submitting your comments either electronically or in writing to our address or by completing and returning the enclosed questionnaire. A number of local events are also being held to inform interested parties of our growth aspirations. All views will be carefully considered and will help to shape the final version of the Master Plan. Gary Hodgson - Managing Director, Mersey Ports

About Peel Ports Mersey Ports represents almost two-thirds of Peel Ports’ trade. The other ports in the Group are Clydeport in Scotland, the Lancashire Port of For more than a century, the and The Heysham and Medway Ports in the South East of Manchester Ship Canal were arch rivals competing . with each other for cargo going to, and arriving from, every corner of the globe. The Port of Liverpool celebrated its 800th Anniversary in 2007, with The About Port Master Planning Manchester Ship Canal a relative newcomer which celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 1994. As part of the Government’s Interim Ports Policy In September 2005 these two great undertakings were Report of July 2007, it was recommended that all brought together “as one” under the banner of Peel major ports produce Port Master Plans, and consult Ports. The acquisition of Mersey Docks and Harbour upon these with local stakeholders, including planning Company authorities, in order to help co-ordinate medium-term transformed planning. The subsequent “Guidance on the Peel's ports Preparation of Port Master Plans”, published in sector from a December 2008, indicated the threshold for group handling preparation of such plans to be those ports handling 20 million tonnes at least a million tonnes throughput per annum. The of cargo a year Port of Liverpool and The Manchester Ship Canal both into the UK's exceed this threshold, handling 32.2 million tonnes second largest port and 7.4 million tonnes respectively in 2008. operator handling 65 million tonnes. The Guidance sets out the main purposes of Port Master Plans, which are to: With some 40 million tonnes of n Clarify the port’s own strategic planning freight a year for the medium to long term. moved through n Assist regional and local planning its docks, bodies and transport network providers in preparing and revising their own development strategies.

n Inform port users, employees and Figure 2.1 – Peel Ports local communities as to how they can expect to see the port develop over the coming years.

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Strategy Overview

Our location at the heart of the British Isles is a key driver of our growth strategy. The integration of the Port of Liverpool and The Manchester Ship Canal means that we can offer a unique opportunity to drive transformational shift in the behaviour of supply chains that trade beyond the UK, by developing a key logistics platform allied to the development of water 125 Miles 0 Miles freight solutions. 10 75 Miles

50 Miles The strategic development of Mersey Ports is focused upon driving growth across all our sectors, as diversity in the products we handle continues to be a core part of our plans and we see real opportunities to add value.

Ports have the unique advantage of “seeing” the whole

Area closer to Liverpool Container services supply chain from end to end, and by utilising this compared to UK South to Dublin, Belfast coast ports and Greenock knowledge of the total chain we believe we can add Population 30 Million Ireland significant value to our customers and partners. Population 5 Million South England The days of a port being a simple transit point are now Population 27 Million firmly in the past. To survive and drive economic Figure 2.2 – Mersey Ports Hinterland development we need to encourage more “added centres for large high street multiples, online retailers value” business to our facilities through a number of and home delivery companies who recognise the initiatives which include: region as being ideally placed to serve all parts of the n Development of single and multi user port centric UK on a next-day basis. warehousing. Policy Context n Development of new processing facilities for imported commodities. n Development of more customer-focused operating The ports sector operates within an extensive policy practices. framework encompassing planning, transport and marine matters at a national, regional, and local level. In addition to driving more added value activities The policy context is critically important to the ongoing across the Port, there are a number of key strategic operation and future expansion plans of Mersey Ports, business drivers within the period of this Master Plan, as policies set the framework against which specific including: development projects are evaluated, and the funding n The planned Seaforth River Terminal a deepwater decisions in respect of surface access transport container port expansion planned for 2014. improvements are made. n The development of a number of multi-modal The Government published a draft National Policy inland ports upon The Manchester Ship Canal – Statement (NPS) for Ports for consultation in Port Wirral, Port Bridgewater, Port Ince, Port November 2009 and it is anticipated an approved Warrington and Port . version will be adopted during 2011. A Marine Policy Statement was published in March 2011. With respect n The wide diversity of Port operations both now and to Ports and Shipping Para. 3.4.1 states: into the future. “Ports and shipping play an important role in the n Entry into new sectors – including biomass energy, activities taking place within the marine environment. offshore wind, waste to energy and recycling. They are an essential part of the UK economy, The 44 miles of the combined Port of Liverpool and providing the major conduit for the country’s imports The Manchester Ship Canal will incorporate over 10 and exports. Ports also provide key transport rail-linked terminals and with 10 motorways within 10 infrastructure between land and sea. Ports and miles of our operational port assets. shipping are critical to the effective movement of cargo and people, both within the UK and in the The North West is already home to many distribution context of the global economy” .

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matter for the Local Authorities particularly within their emerging Local Development Frameworks (LDF’s).

Port Forecasts (2020 and 2030)

The Mersey Ports serve several key sectors, including bulk liquids, such as liquids for food manufacturing and petrochemicals, grains and animal feeds, general cargo, such as steel and unitised traffic – including containers that are lifted on and lifted off ships (lo-lo) and trailers that are driven on and off vessels (ro-ro).

Forecasts for the Mersey Ports indicate a growth in tonnage in excess of 70% from 39.64 million tonnes (2008 base year) to 68.58 million tonnes (by 2030). This represents a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.52% - when compared with a 1.1% CAGR within the Government’s national ports forecasts. (SeeTable 4.3)

This outperformance related to Government forecasts is allied particularly to a stronger anticipated growth in the unitised lo-lo and ro-ro sectors, the opportunities associated with handling biomass, palm oil and other dry bulks, and a redistribution of market share to the Mersey Ports particularly associated with steel and metals, forest products, Figure 3.1 Strategic National Corridors and trade cars. The Mersey Ports form one of the ten largest port complexes in the UK and are linked by a number of These forecasts will inevitably impact upon existing strategic national corridors. physical infrastructure and in this context such implications are explored under the headings of “Land At a local level the relevant policy context for the Strategy & Areas of Change” and “Transportation”. consideration of ports and their future expansion is a

Commodity 2008 2020 2030 CAGR (%) Containers 4.85 14.43 21.65 7.04 (Teu) (672,000) (2,000,000) (3,000,000) Ro-Ro 6.82 10.07 13.92 3.30 (Units) (513,000) (757,000) (1,047,700) Trade Cars 0.036 0.20 0.20 8.11 (Units) (36,000) (200,000) (200,000) Grain 1.25 1.25 1.25 0.00 AFS & Biomass 1.34 2.40 2.90 3.60 Coal 2.38 2.38 2.38 0.00 Other Dry Bulks 3.85 4.57 5.28 1.45 Steel, Metals and General Cargo 0.80 1.00 1.35 2.41 Forest Products 0.26 0.60 0.75 4.93 Petrochemicals 15.80 15.80 15.80 0.00 Other Bulk Liquids 2.26 2.70 3.10 1.45 Total (Million Tonnes) 39.64 55.40 68.58 2.52 Table 4.3 Mersey Ports – Summary Port Forecasts 2020 & 2030

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Land Strategy & ‘Areas of Change’ Port Traffic 2020 2030 Containers 40 90 The methodology for producing forecasts for Mersey Ro-Ro 40 45 Ports potential land requirements is based firstly on forecasting the growth in various traffics handled at Trade Cars 30 0 the Ports and then estimating future land requirements Grain 33 based on key assumptions with respect to the amount AFS & Biomass 80 of land required for any particular trade or traffic. In Coal 00 addition, the development of other complementary or other Port-related activities will create further demand Other Dry Bulks 55 for land. Steel, Metals & General Cargo 55 Forest Products 10 10 Three aspects to the future land requirements have Petrochemicals 00 been considered: Other Bulk Liquids 66 n Amount of land needed to serve the Port’s traffic Port Centric Warehousing 140 140 growth; Complementary Sectors: n Amount of land required to serve the needs of Off-Shore Wind Farms 75 0 port centric distribution; Biomass Energy 45 0 n Amount of land required to serve complimentary Processing & Valued Added 70 70 sectors (energy, waste, off-shore wind sector, processing activities). Total (Ac) 477 374 Table 5.1: Mersey Ports – Summary Land Requirements Our calculations indicate the delivery of a forward land 2020 & 2030 requirement of 851 acres to support our 20 year growth strategy. Whilst some 746 acres can be Code Site Description Area (Acres) identified not all of this land is readily available and/or deliverable without further activity, notably consenting L1 Seaforth River Terminal 42 and in some cases site acquisition. A further land L2 Seaforth Area B 78 requirement of 105 acres relates to as yet to be L3 Hornby/Alexandra 24 identified land parcels. (See Table 5.1) L4 LIFT Zone Phase 2 19 A series of future land use plans have been drawn up L5 Regent Road/Derby Road 92 for Liverpool Docks, Docks and The L6 N3 Canada 10 Manchester Ship Canal, and which are noted within L7 Huskisson Dock Complex 20 the Appendices. B1 4 The land strategy includes the utilisation of existing B2 Beaufort Road 27 B3 Former Mobil Site 23 B4 Cammell Laird 34 M1 Land at QEII Dock 17 M2 Port Wirral 146 M3 Former Bridgewater Paper Mill 46 M4 Port Ince 10 M5 Wigg Wharf 2 M6 Port Warrington Phase 1 11 M7 Port Warrington Phase 2 24 M8 Irlam Container Terminal 6 M9 Port Salford 111 Total Land Identified 746 Unidentified land 105 Overall Land Requirement 851

Port Warrington (Formerly Acton Grange) Table 5.2: Mersey Ports - Land Availability

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land and premises, safeguarding, and those areas of the Port most likely to see change over the requisite 5% 20 year period. In circumstances where the Port 10% boundaries are likely to change, we have Rail Freight demonstrated the effective utilisation of existing assets. In considering major development upon Inland Barge environmentally protected sites, it is acknowledged we will have to demonstrate what alternative ways of 15% Coastal Shipping meeting demand have been considered in the 70% context of the Habitats Directive. Road Freight

Transportation

The success or otherwise of a port is inextricably linked to the ability for freight to be moved in or out in a congestion free and efficient manner and therefore Figure 6.3 – Modal Shift for Containers 2020 & 2030 port access routes (be they road and rail links or Supply chain professionals already face many inland waterway) are of paramount importance. The challenges – including higher fuel costs, control of choice of transport mode is principally driven by emissions and increasing congestion when using commercial factors however there are other Southern ports as an entry point for goods destined determinants for some supply chains that include for end users in the North. Water provides both a reliability and speed and minimising carbon cheaper and cleaner mode of transport than road emissions as some transport modes are more and rail, so it makes sense to use ships and then sustainable than others. barges to get goods as close as possible to the ultimate consumer of those goods as well as providing access to world markets for exporters. Pipelines/Conveyors Socio Economic Considerations Water Freight Studies show the maritime sector has a Rail Freight significant impact on the regional economy, directly employing circa 20,550 people and another 5,900 indirectly, totalling 26,450. The sector contributes Road Freight some £700m to the local economy much of which will be spent with businesses in the area. Figure 6.1: The Hierarchy of Sustainable Transport But there is more to come. Table 7.2 summerise the (linked to carbon emissions/km) net additional employment and GVA which will accrue over the 20 years of this Master Plan, under the remit The Mersey Ports neither own freight nor take of the Mersey Ports investment decisions such as the decisions on the mode of transport to be employed. Seaforth River Terminal and the Langton River However our strategy is to promote choice for our Terminal. customers, and hence it is vital that the necessary infrastructure is available to effect modal shift where The contributory investments of the Mersey Ports to required. the wider SuperPort initiative can be summarised as generating some 6,000 new jobs and an additional We are prepared to invest in this infrastructure to £1.6 billion GVA by 2020 and some further 1,500 jobs allow the movement of containers and other and an additional £3.3 billion GVA by 2030. In excess commodities by different means, and our growth of 4,000 jobs are anticipated to be created as part of strategy is about encouraging shippers and logistics the Low Carbon Economy – Off-Shore Wind, Biomass operators to look at the full “Ship-to-Door” supply Energy, and Tidal Power. chain costs, identifying the value that the Mersey Ports’ location can deliver to all. There are other gains for North-West businesses through their increased ability to secure access to

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supply chains and raw materials via the Mersey Ports The range and diversity of environmental matters international gateway. For example, for firms in the applicable to Mersey Ports are illustrated below. The we have estimated the benefit purpose of the Master Plan is not to go into the same in reduced transport costs as circa £16 million per degree of detail that would be necessary for an annum, or in excess of £150 million over the Master Environmental Statement accompanying either a Plan period. planning or harbour application, but to signpost the key considerations. Net Additional 2011 2021 Air Quality Biodiversity Employment Impact - 2020 - 2030 Total Climate Change Contaminated Land Seaforth River Terminal 4,270 1,586 5,856 Dredging Energy Efficiency Langton River Terminal 147 0 147 Flooding Heritage Manchester Ship Canal (Logistics Sites) 1,689 0 1,689 Odour Noise Total 6,106 1,586 7,692 Visual Impact Waste Management Water Quality

Net Additional GVA (Million) £M £M £M Stakeholder Engagement Seaforth River Terminal 1,128 2,451 3,579

Langton River Terminal 43 70 113 “Guidance on the Preparation of Port Master Plans” (December 2008) advises that an essential aspect of Manchester Ship Canal (Logistics Sites) 432 805 1,237 the development of an effective master plan is Total 1,603 3,326 4,929 achieved through engagement with interested parties including local and regional planning bodies and Table 7.2 - Net Additional Employment & GVA transport network providers, both during the master planning process and once the master plan has been published. Environmental Considerations As an overarching principle we welcome active liaison and discussion with all stakeholders, and are mindful The Mersey Ports are monitored, inspected and that there can sometimes be differences of opinion or vetted by the relevant statutory authorities. In approach that this should not be to the detriment of recognition of the importance of environmental and continual and open dialogue. emergency response matters there is regular dialogue with a number of key agencies. Such liaison seeks to ensure that the Mersey Ports are complying Implementation & Review with all relevant environmental and safety legislation and carrying out our duties responsibly. The Master Plan is not an application for planning The Mersey Ports are committed to continuing permission and will not of itself grant approval for any compliance with all applicable environmental works, rather it provides a framework for setting out legislation and other relevant requirements in the the Port’s aspirations, including for the medium and pursuit of its duties and powers and will take these long term, and will assist in informing the fully into account in all of its actions and decisions, consideration of projects and planning applications alongside its pursuit of the sustainability objectives made as and when necessary. established by the Government. The ports industry is a dynamic sector and hence In addition to these statutory requirements, as a whilst the Port Master Plan looks at longer term time Company we will always seek to improve the horizons to 2020 and 2030, it is a working document environment for our staff, customers and neighbours. and hence it is imperative to undertake reviews of its We are currently working towards ISO 14001 contents. The Master Plan will be subject to regular accreditation, and as development projects come monitoring and a formal review every five years, forward we will always pay attention to our which will entail further public consultation. environmental obligations.

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“Guidance on the Preparation of Port Master Plans” advises that an essential aspect of the development of an effective master plan is achieved through engagement with interested parties including local and regional planning bodies and transport network providers, both during the master planning process and once the master plan has been published.

In this respect consultation upon the Mersey Ports Master Plan is taking place during a 13 week period from Monday 6th June – Monday 5th September 2011 .

The Master Plan is published on-line at www.portofliverpool.co.uk or www.manchestershipcanal.co.uk and is available for download. Copies will be made available for inspection at the offices of the local planning authorities.

Local Events

A series of exhibitions to publicise and raise awareness of the Master Plan are being held throughout the geographical area as follows:

n Wednesday 15th June - Crowne Plaza, , Liverpool, L3 1QW

n Thursday 16th June - Halton Stadium, Widnes, WA8 7DZ

n Tuesday 21st June - Crosby Civic Hall, Crosby Road North, L22 0LQ

n Thursday 23rd June - Pyramid, Palmyra Square South, Warrington, WA1 1BL

n Tuesday 5th July - Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, CH44 8ED

n Thursday 7th July - Boat Museum, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4FW

n Tuesday 12th July - Eastham Lodge Golf Club, Ferry Road, Eastham, CH62 0AP

n Thursday 14th July - Digital World Centre (opp. The Lowry), Salford Quays, M50 3UB

n Thursday 21st July - Town Hall, Oriel Road, Bootle, L20 7AE All events will take place between 3.30pm and 7.30pm.

How to Respond Next Steps

Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback in writing All written responses submitted will be collated and or electronically to: Mersey Ports Master Plan assessed and will be summarised within a Consultation, Maritime Centre, Port of Liverpool L21 1LA Consultation Report. Appropriate comments and or [email protected] amendments will be incorporated within the final or alternatively by completing and returning our master plan which we intend to publish for adoption questionnaire and comments form. by December 2011.

Mersey Ports Master Plan Consultation Maritime Centre, Port of Liverpool L21 1LA Tel: +44 (0)151 949 6000 Fax: +44 (0)151 949 6300