East Yorkshire-based shipping firm Danbrit has joined independent port operator Olivers Wharf as a shareholder.
The Goole business, which has been transporting cargo across the world for more than 20 years, will now help the Essex dock facility expand its network.
Olivers Wharf is located in Brightlingsea, Essex, and has a fast-growing cement import, sales and distribution business.
A statement released by Danbrit Shipping said: “We are pleased to announce that Danbrit Holdings, through Port Invest, have joined Olivers Wharf Limited as shareholders.
“Olivers Wharf, with the assistance of its new shareholder, will continue to expand its business whilst utilising Danbrit’s extensive network to expand into other areas.
“The Wharf can handle both Dry Bulk and Break Bulk cargoes with quayside, external and internal storage options available.
“Olivers Wharf operate its own stevedoring and machines for the loading and unloading of ships.”
Olivers Wharf is in the heart of Essex, and within close reach of London and East Anglia.
The port holds a license to handle up to 200,000 tonnes of waste cargoes and is currently handling scrap metals, aggregates, recycled wood and cement in 1.5 tonne bulk bags and 25kg bags.
Present ship size is limited by maximum dimensions of about 100m LOA, approximately 15.0m beam and 5.2m draft, subject to tides.
Established East Yorkshire business Danbrit has now joined the business as a shareholder.
Danbrit, established back in 1988, has been transporting cargo and providing a variety of specialist logistic services to organisations worldwide.
The business supports a vast range of sectors and industries, including construction, renewables, oil and gas, steel and nuclear.
Danbrit also specialises in supplying road transport services for abnormal loads.
It has warehouse space in Hull and Immingham, along with Stallingborough.
For more information on Danbrit, visit https://danbrit.co.uk/ .
