Construction work is due to start at the end of May with completion scheduled for mid-2026.
The initial phase will feature four silos with a combined storage capacity of 45,000 tonnes, designed to handle both cement and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs).
SCMs such as fly ash and granulated blast furnace slag, are key components in producing low-carbon concrete, reducing reliance on traditional Portland cement and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
The 5.75-acre site allows for future expansion and increased storage capacity in subsequent phases, said the port’s owner, Peel Ports.
Enver Celikbas, business development and investments director at Medcem said: “This new terminal significantly strengthens our presence in the UK market, consolidating our position as the leading provider of low-carbon cement and cementitious materials in Europe.
“The logistical advantages of Liverpool allow us to enhance our ability to accommodate large vessels and product handling. This strengthens our supply chain, ensuring a more efficient and reliable service for our clients across the region. We are also proud to partner with a leading name in the maritime industry, Peel Ports, that shares our dedication to sustainability.”
The Gladstone Dock development will be Medcem’s second terminal. Last year, Invicta Solutions – a joint venture between Nova Cement (Medcem’s UK operation) and local firm Brett Group – opened in Sheerness to import SCMs to the UK.
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