The initiative to boost the UK aluminium industry further reflects ALFED's previously launched UK Aluminium Alliance (UKAA) at the House of Lords, positioning aluminium as a strategic material for the UK's low-carbon industrial future. The initiative brought together government, OEMs, recyclers and industry leaders to drive competitiveness, policy alignment and circular growth. Structured around five pillars, including energy pricing reform, sector mapping, workforce development, circular market expansion and policy engagement, the UKAA initiative aims to strengthen trade, enhance recycling and support the nation's clean-industrial transition.
The Group manages substantial volumes of steel, aluminium and other metals across its UK and Irish Sea port network. In April, the company announced a record year for steel imports at the Port of Liverpool, with volumes rising by over 35 per cent year-on-year.
This momentum is attracting increased interest from metals importers and cargo owners seeking port solutions that provide greater value, resilience and enhanced connectivity to end markets.
