The Port of Tyne has announced its strongest financial results in a decade, with revenue increasing by 5% to £70 million, EBITDA rising by 11% to £18.6 million and adjusted profit before tax growing by 48% to £6.5 million in 2025. These results were driven by strong operational performance across automotive, bulk cargo and offshore wind.
The Port secured significant contract successes in offshore wind, supporting Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 marshalling operations with Cadeler. Future automotive volumes were bolstered through a renewed long-term partnership with VW Audi group. Landmark cruise calls, including Borealis and Ambience, highlighted continued strength in passenger operations.
Strategic progress included a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a North East Ports Partnership, expansion of the 2050 Maritime Innovation Hub and Venture Connect programme, and a global collaboration agreement signed in Tokyo with the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority and Hitachi to advance a clean e-fuels hub. The Port also reduced its carbon emissions by 65% over six years and received national sustainability recognition via two awards: the British Ports Association Sustainability Award in 2025 and the Innovation Hub team receiving an Exceptional Contribution Award.
Matt Beeton, CEO of the Port of Tyne, said:
“2025 was an impressive year and showed how the Port has evolved from its coal-focused activities to continued success in new areas like offshore wind, green technology and automotive.
“Securing the Hornsea 3 contract further enhances our established position in the offshore wind market. The development pipeline has been recently expanded by the addition of the 6 GW North East development area. In response to the substantial potential this represents for the region, we are advancing plans for a proposed £150 million extension of Tyne Clean Energy Park. This will establish the River Tyne as a central hub in the UK’s energy sector for decades to come.”
Matt expressed gratitude to the outgoing Chair of the Board, Lucy Armstrong, and added:
“With the conclusion of Lucy’s third term as Chair, I want to thank her for her leadership and the enduring impact she has made on the continued success of the Port of Tyne.”
The 2025 Annual Report can be found here.
For more information on sites and premises at the Port of Tyne including the Tyne Clean Energy Park see: Sites and Premises – Invest South Tyneside
