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LESSON 4

Ports

UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

Here are some of the main ports in the United Kingdom:

Aberdeen

Aberdeen is the capital of Northeast Scotland. Its location makes it easy for the port to offer services to the busy offshore oil and gas companies in the region.


	All kinds of cargo are handled there along with freight and passenger ferry services.

Unloading freight at Aberdeen port.

Manchester

Manchester is not located on the sea. Ships travel to it through the famous Ship Canal, which was opened in 1894. All kinds of cargo are handled in Manchester including general cargo, chemicals oil, bulk and cement.

Manchester is located at the centre of the most comprehensive transportation
network in the UK, which means that goods can be distributed to any
destination there.

Swansea

Swansea is the second largest city in Wales. It is located in South Wales on the Bristol Channel.


	Swansea trades with North and Western Europe, the Mediterranean and Ireland. Steel goods are the main cargo but chemicals and dry bulk cargo are also handled there. Ferries also operate between Swansea and Cork.

Unloading a ship

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