Port of Heysham

Heysham is an Irish Sea ferry and freight gateway with a strong emphasis on roll-on, roll-off cargo. Trailers and vehicles move between ships and the quay through linkspans, which provide the connection between vessel decks and the shore.

Quayside trailer areas, warehouses and other storage support the movement of unaccompanied freight. The port also handles cargo associated with agriculture, vehicles and energy projects, drawing on its position near the industrial centres of the north-west.

Road access towards the M6 connects sea crossings with inland distribution, while passenger services give Heysham an additional role in travel to the Isle of Man. Its combination of ferry infrastructure and freight-handling space supports both regional journeys and longer supply chains across the Irish Sea.