UK ports recorded decline in 2025

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UK ports handled 428.3 million tonnes of freight in 2025, showing a slight decline of under 1% compared to 2024. Despite stable overall volumes, there were notable shifts in cargo composition indicating changes in trade patterns, energy demand, and the broader economy.

UK ports handled 428.3 million tonnes of freight in 2025, a decrease of less than 1% compared to 2024, according to annual port freight statistics published by the Department for Transport. While overall volumes remained broadly stable, the figures reveal significant shifts in cargo composition reflecting wider changes in trade, energy and the broader economy. […] The post UK ports recorded decline in 2025 appeared first on Container News.