The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) will bring together members of its Distribution Sector Group at the Port of Liverpool this week, hosted by Peel Ports, as part of the Heart of Britain campaign.
The timing of this meeting is particularly significant. Ongoing geopolitical tensions and resulting disruption across global supply chains are placing increasing pressure on the movement of materials, cost stability and reliability of supply. For the UK aluminium sector, this reinforces the critical importance of resilient, well-connected domestic logistics infrastructure.
This session has been designed to move beyond traditional meeting formats, providing members with direct, on-the-ground insight into the role UK ports play in maintaining and strengthening supply chains during periods of global uncertainty.
As a sector that remains heavily reliant on the efficient movement of imported material, the UK aluminium industry depends on robust and adaptable logistics networks. The visit to Peel Ports offers a valuable opportunity to explore how ports are evolving to meet these challenges, particularly in the context of decarbonisation, modal shift, and improving inland connectivity.
Central to the discussion will be Peel Ports’ Heart of Britain campaign, which highlights the strategic importance of UK ports in driving sustainable, cost-effective and resilient supply chains. Through continued investment in infrastructure and a focus on low-carbon logistics solutions, the campaign aligns closely with the priorities of aluminium distributors and the wider value chain.
By bringing members together at the port itself, ALFED aims to:
- Strengthen understanding of how materials move through UK logistics networks
- Provide practical insight into port operations and future infrastructure development
- Facilitate direct engagement between distributors, logistics providers and policymakers
- Support collaboration on shared challenges, including cost pressures, sustainability and supply chain resilience
The meeting will combine formal discussion with a site tour, enabling members to connect strategic conversations with real-world operations. It also reflects ALFED’s wider commitment to ensuring that its sector groups deliver tangible value through insight, collaboration and industry alignment at a time when it is needed most.
A full summary of key discussions and insights will be shared with members following the event.
