New customs warehouse opens at Port of Workington

New warehouse at Workington Port is part of major expansion plans. Credit: ITV Border

A new customs warehouse is to open at the Port of Workington.

The new facility, costing £763,000, is near the quay and the port’s road and rail network and will allow for additional storage.

It measures 1,500 square metres and marks the next step in growth and development at the Port.

The warehouse is close to import Port infrastructure. Credit: ITV Border

Cllr Keith Little, Chairman of the Port's Harbour Committee, said: "With the £455,000 funding contribution we received from the Government's Port Infrastructure Fund to build the warehouse, we've managed to really strengthen our offering in providing a wide range of development opportunities and storage facilities."

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