Teesport handles container services that connect with Europe's hub ports, as well as unaccompanied ro-ro sailings to the Low Countries. For cargo going to the North East and North Yorkshire, it can be much closer than the south and east coast ports.
It's also a useful option for European trailers, which can travel unaccompanied without a driver making the crossing.
What moves through Teesport
- Short sea and feeder containers via Europe's hub ports
- Unaccompanied trailers and containers to the Low Countries
- Imports for the North East, Teesside and North Yorkshire
- Exports from the region's manufacturing and chemicals industries
How we handle containers at Teesport
- Pre-advice: send us the container number, vessel and ETA at Teesport, the delivery address and the gross weight.
- Customs clearance: we lodge the import declaration in-house, and duty and VAT are paid or deferred before release.
- Release and holds: we check the shipping line release and any customs, port health or carrier holds before a truck is sent.
- Collection: the container is collected from Teesport on a booked slot and delivered at the time agreed with your site.
- Empty return: the empty goes back to the terminal or the depot the shipping line nominates, inside free time.
Delivery times from Teesport
| Destination | Approximate distance | Typical driving time |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough and Teesside | Up to 15 miles | Under 30 minutes |
| Newcastle and Tyneside | 40 miles | 1 hour |
| Leeds and West Yorkshire | 60 miles | 1–1.5 hours |
| Manchester | 110 miles | 2–2.5 hours |
| Edinburgh | 150 miles | 3–3.5 hours |
Approximate. Times depend on traffic, terminal queues and driver hours.
Imports, exports and one point of contact
Whether you're importing through Teesport or exporting from it, we can handle the sea freight, the customs entry and the haulage together, so you deal with one team rather than three. We're also happy to quote Teesport haulage or clearance on its own. For European trailers, we can book the unaccompanied crossing as well.
Written by the 365 Freight team · Last reviewed . Rates, rules and schedules change, so we'll confirm the details for your shipment when we quote.