The Port of Troon is well connected by an efficient trunk-road system to the motorways of Scotland and England and is one of the most sheltered harbours on the West Coast of Scotland. A major ferry port, Troon has two ro-ro terminals that serve daily freight and passenger fast-ferry services to Ireland.
The former Ailsa-Troon shipyard is now operated by ABP and provides two dry docks, a pier, large timber-reception and processing facility, and around 8,000 sq m of land for development. In addition, Troon’s proximity to major fishing waters makes it a naturally popular fishing port. Facilities provided at the port include a modern fish market and ice factory.
Forest Products
ABP’s environmentally friendly timberLINK service ships around 100,000 tonnes of timber a year, from the ports of Ardrishaig, Campbeltown, Portavadie and Sandbank, to ABP’s Ports of Ayr and Troon, where the timber is then forwarded to local wood-processing plants. The service prevents some 8,000 lorry journeys – which would otherwise snarl up the roads between Argyll and Ayrshire. Through tailored logistics solutions, timberLINK utilises short-sea shipping to provide a valuable solution for the transportation of timber, benefiting the environment and a wide range of different parties.
Fresh Produce & Perishables
Troon is a well-established fishing port, providing year-round sheltered berths and round-the-clock working. The port is equipped with an ice factory and a 630 sq m modern fish market. An extra
160 m of quayside is available at Wee Hurry Quay, providing berthing for larger fishing vessels. The port is within close proximity of major fishing grounds.
Passengers & Cruises
Troon is ideally placed to serve Northern Ireland and is well established as one of Scotland’s most important ferry ports. P&O Irish Sea operates successful freight and fast-ferry services linking the Port of Troon to Northern Ireland. The port is a popular destination for smaller cruise vessels looking for a sheltered berth close to Scotland’s famous ‘Burns’ country’ attractions and Ayrshire’s many famous golf courses.
Ro-Ro
East Pier Terminal, in which ABP invested £5m, serves as the base for P&O Irish Sea’s freight and passenger service. This purpose-built terminal enables P&O Irish Sea to use larger vessels on the service to Ireland.
