OMEX Welcomes Largest UAN Vessel Into Port of Dundee
On Monday 12th February OMEX Agriculture welcomed the largest ever liquid nitrogen raw material (UAN) vessel into the port of Dundee.
The 49,999 DWT vessel, working with OMEX Agriculture, part-discharged its record-breaking shipment into OMEX’s Dundee port facility to ensure continued security of supply for Scottish farmers.
“This is a significant milestone for OMEX which involved months of strategic planning from ourselves and Forth Ports, to enable a vessel of such volume to safely discharge at our dedicated Dundee facility,” says the company’s UK operations manager, Robert Perry.
OMEX Welcomes Largest UAN Vessel Into Port of Dundee
OMEX is the leading supplier of liquid fertilisers within the UK, comprising its range Nitroflo N+S, Multiflo NPKS and speciality liquid fertilisers. The ability to bring large vessels into the portside facility at Dundee, cements it as a key player within the liquid fertiliser industry.
“Agriculture remains a very important part of what we do at Forth Ports,”says Mark Gaffney, Forth Ports. “We are delighted to be able to support OMEX here in the Port of Dundee while providing a fantastic service to the farming community.”
As OMEX continues to expand its reach across the UK, mirroring its earlier record-breaking shipment into Immingham, the company’s commitment to customer service remains.
“The Scottish market is incredibly important to us, and our investment into our Dundee facility exemplifies the commitment we’re making to Scottish farmers,” says OMEX commercial director, Rob Burton.