Following the successful start up of their iron and steel making operations at Teesside, SSI UK are pleased to report that the loading for export of the first shipment of steel slabs will commence on Friday 11 May. It is anticipated that the vessel will leave Teesport for Thailand on Tuesday 15 May with its cargo of 48,000 tonnes of steel slabs, valued at circa $30m.
Phil Dryden, Chief Executive of SSI UK said “We are delighted with the progress made since the recommissioning of operations last month, and the first export shipment is another important milestone for us in establishing the SSI UK Business. We look forward to working closely with PD Ports to achieve a world class export performance via Teesport.”
PD Ports’ Chief Executive Officer, David Robinson, said: “The first export shipment from Teesside to Thailand is another significant milestone reached for SSI UK and the Teesside region. We are delighted to see the increase in volume of slab coming through Teesport and together with SSI UK we aim to deliver an outstanding and first class service.”
