Norvik acquires Baltic Wharf in Essex
22 April 2015Norvik Shipping, the UK logistics arm of Norvik Timber Industries, has acquired the port of Baltic Wharf in Rochford, Essex.
Baltic Distribution Ltd, part of Norvik, has been operating and renting the port since 1999.
“The acquisition of the port is a strategic decision for us to develop our UK logistics business and it allows us to plan and implement long-term investments in the port,” said Sampsa Auvinen, CEO of Norvik Timber Industries.
Baltic Distribution Ltd has also announced the procurement of a new pressure treatment plant for the site. The plant is due for commissioning in July and will offer Arch Timber Protection treatment to use class 1, 2, 3 and 4 in both green and brown.
Dean Border, Baltic Distribution managing director, said Arch would supply its next generation Tanalith E preservative for the operation, featuring BARamine technologies built into the treatment.
Baltic Wharf covers 46 acres and handles a wide range of timber products, including constructional softwoods, pallet wood, sheet materials and fencing materials.
