SCA goes back to Shoreham

Shoreham Port is once again receiving shipments from SCA Timber Supply Ltd after a gap of more than a year.

SCA originally stopped shipments to the West Sussex port at the end of 2002 for logistical reasons but a new contract has now been signed.

The first cargo arrived from northern Sweden at the end of April, with three more shipments expected this year.

Port executives say they were always confident SCA’s business would be resumed.

Rod Johnstone, port chief executive, said: “SCA was very happy with our facilities and the quality of service when it operated a monthly service to Shoreham Port in 2002. We maintained contact throughout last year and everyone is delighted thast SCA has started using the port again.”

He said port managers would be talking to SCA in a bid to secure new contracts.

Security at Shoreham Port has been increased as part of the government’s response to the threat of terrorist attacks.

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