Key strategic intermodal connectivity
The Port of Workington is an intermodal port with road and rail connections transferring shipping cargo for inland distribution across Northern England and Scotland via the Cumbrian Coast Railway Line and the A595. £15 million is being invested to improve access to the port and for HGVs at the A66/A596 junction at Ramsay Brow.
£15 million is being invested to improve road access to the port.
Skilled manufacturing and engineering workforce
Cumberland's rich industrial heritage and large manufacturing sector mean the local economy has a robust and highly capable manufacturing and engineering supply chain, including in nuclear and logistics.
18% of Cumberland's jobs are manufacturing jobs, more than 2.5 times the national average.
Established clean energy and logistics hubs
The Port of Workington is situated near major industrial centers. Sellafield, and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority are key local employers, whilst the National Nuclear Laboratory is based in Workington and is an integral part of this nationally significant nuclear cluster.
1,600 people are employed by the National Nuclear Laboratory across the UK.
Existing long-term commercial partnerships
The port serves as the operations base for the Robin Rigg wind farm in the Solway Firth, one of the Crown Estate's most sought-after offshore wind leasing zones in the Irish sea.
A sixth of the UK's offshore wind generation is in waters off the Cumbrian coast.
Continued government support
The Port of Workington is at the heart of the government's net zero 2050 ambitions with significant scope for new offshore windfarm installations in and around Workington. The port is already in active discussions with the government to support private sector investment in strategic infrastructure at the port.
There are 49 acres (20 hectares) of land available directly surrounding the port for future expansion.
Even more potential for growth
The Port of Workington is poised for growth, with ongoing projects to expand its capacity and improve facilities. With increasing investment in port infrastructure, businesses can expect continuous upgrades in facilities and services ensuring that the port remains competitive and equipped to handle evolving business needs.
£44 million worth of investment already deployed in Workington.