Visitor Information

Some of our sites require an induction process before you can gain access. If you’re unsure about this, please speak to your contact at PD Ports.

Induction Point

When arriving onsite, we have certain safety procedures you need to follow. Inductions are used to ensure you understand precautions and are aware of the possible risks whilst onsite.

General

Regular visitors to our ports are required to have photographic identity badges and vehicle passes which will be issued by the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). Other visitors are subject to the issue of temporary and visitor passes. Means of identification will be requested.
All persons, vehicles, stores, baggage and cargo are liable to be searched as a condition of entry into the restricted area in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) Code.

Teesport

• Drivers visiting the site can find further information here.
• All visitors wishing to enter the restricted areas within Teesport should report to the pass office at Teesport House, TS6 6AS.
• All visitors must have their host present and be booked in, in advance. Your host will advise which area you will be visiting.
• All visitors must have a form of photographic identification, such as a passport of driving licence and must know their NI number.
• All visitors must complete a site induction. This can be done on the day of visit at the pass office or online by visiting one of the following:
  • Unitised Induction Portal
  • 1 Quay/Bulks Induction Portal
• All visitors must complete an APHIDS form. The Access Pass Holder Information Distribution System is a database that stores details of individuals who have access rights to restricted areas at UK Ports. This can be done on the day of the visit at the pass office or online by visiting the following:
  • APHIDS Teesport – Hartlepool – Visitor

Hartlepool

• All visitors wishing to enter the restricted areas within the Port of Hartlepool should report to the security gatehouse, TS24 0RQ.
• All visitors must have their host present and be booked in, in advance.
• All visitors must have a form of photographic identification, such as a passport of driving licence and must know their NI number.
• All visitors must complete a site induction. This can be done on the day of the visit at the security gatehouse or online by visiting the following:
  • Hartlepool Site Induction Portal
• All visitors must complete an APHIDS form. The Access Pass Holder Information Distribution System is a database that stores details of individuals who have access rights to restricted areas at UK Ports. This can be done on the day of the visit at the pass office or online by visiting the following:
  • APHIDS Teesport – Hartlepool – Visitor

Groveport

• All visitors wishing to enter the restricted areas within Groveport should report to the security gatehouse.
• All visitors must have their host present and be booked in, in advance.
• All visitors must complete a site induction. This can be done on the day of the visit at the security gatehouse or online by visiting the following:
  • Groveport Site Induction Portal

If you have any questions, please get in touch with your point of contact or speak to our security team.

Further Information

For directions to any of our locations, please visit our Find Us page.

We are actively recruiting drivers to join our team. For more information on current vacancies and how to apply, please visit our Careers page.