One of the UK's biggest logistics providers has upgraded its 'home' at the Port of Tilbury.

Pentalver, one of the UK’s leading container logistics providers which is based in Staffordshire, has relocated to a new purpose built facility built the Port of Tilbury.

They will also be investing in their current inland container operations facility - a kind of giant open-air cupboard for lorries - with a fast turnaround.

The new facility covers 6.6 acres at Berth 43 and has been designed with new highly automated equipment designed to minimise vehicle turnaround times.

It has also been strategically positioned nearer the London Container Terminal operations within the port estate.

An additional new empty container handler has also been added to the Tilbury fleet.

Perry Glading, Chief Operating Officer of Forth Ports said: "This important investment by both the port and Pentalver demonstrates a strong commitment to the operation at our port.

"The new facility is a true partnership development and we are pleased to see the facility now fully open and operational."

Shaun Allen, Chief Operating Officer of Pentalver Group said: “Our new premises reinforce our commitment to the Port of Tilbury, which continues to play a significant role in Pentalver’s plans for the future.

"The new site, which is closer to the container terminal business and benefits from significant investment, ideally positions us to meet the needs of our Tilbury clients now and in the future.”