Portico awarded five-year contract for Portsmouth International Port’s berthing support
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“We have a team of experienced stevedores available to support with vessels arrivals and departures, this will be supplemented by additional casual workers when necessary to suit the flexible nature of the work.”
We have been appointed as the berthing support for Portsmouth International Port.
The five-year contract means we will support the international port’s vessel operations by supplying trained staff to support the port’s in-house moorings and berthing team. We have 70 full time specialist stevedores available 24/7, 365 days a year to make sure that vessels can access the port safely and efficiently.
Richard Lewis Portico operations director said: “We’re looking forward to providing services for the port so they can continue with their ambitious plans to expand.
“We have a team of experienced stevedores available to support with vessels arrivals and departures, this will be supplemented by additional casual workers when necessary to suit the flexible nature of the work."
“This is great start for our new division Portico Port Services and showcases the range of expertise we have.”
The work will involve mooring and unmooring of vessels when they arrive and depart, making sure they are safe during operations and any necessary support to accommodate the ship’s requirements.
James Evans, Portsmouth International Port’s head of operations said: “With the growth of business at the port we need to make sure we have support available to help the port operate as smoothly as possible.
“Working alongside our own expert teams, Portico staff will provide extra resilience when required.”
Portico Port Services is a division of Portico Shipping and provides specialist logistics and operational support.
