The shipping platform

Location: Sheerness is situated at the head of the Medway River at its confluence with the River Thames. General overview: The port has natural deep water with no locks, consisting of 9 berths, 6 with Ro-Ro facilities. The port specialises in 3 market sectors; trade cars, fruit, and forest products. There is also capacity for containers and general cargo. Traffic figures: Approx 3,000,000t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size. LOA 230m, draught 12.0m.