April 09, 2026
Why are cement terminals springing up around the British coast?
Featuring Thomas Warner
HIGHLIGHTS
Cement import terminals proliferate on UK coast
Carbon border tax starts January 2027
Brett-Medcem operate Invicta terminal in Kent
The UK coastline is home to a growing number of cement import terminals, despite historical self-sufficiency and a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for cement imports set to start Jan. 1, 2027. So what's going on? Thomas Warner visits the Invicta terminal in Kent, jointly owned by Brett and Medcem, to see why terminals are proliferating and how their role is set to develop in the coming years.
