A shipment of over 55,000 tons of blast furnace coke from Bluescope Steel's plant in Australia arrived at Immingham Bulk Terminal on the merchant vessel MV Navios Alegria and will be transported by train to the Scunthorpe plant. Coke is an essential ingredient to keep steel production running and is expected to contribute to the operation of both blast furnaces over the coming months.
With government support, new shipments from Sweden, including more than 66,000 tons of iron ore pellets and 27,000 tons of iron ore fines, are expected to arrive next week. These shipments are funded by budgets provided by the Department of Trade and Industry and are part of the government's strong support for UK industry.
British Steel is also continuing to strengthen its leadership team. The company announced the appointment of a new interim Chief Operating Officer and HR Director with over 30 years' experience in the steel industry.
Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds stated that these steps not only ensure the continuity of steel production, but also contribute to the success of the country's infrastructure projects. By securing steel production at Scunthorpe, thousands of jobs have been safeguarded.
“We have successfully secured the raw materials needed to keep the blast furnaces up and running, and ensured that our steel production continues. Our aim over the coming months will be to stabilize our operations for the long term,” stated Allan Bell, CEO of British Steel.
The shipment of coke and other raw materials needed to keep the blast furnaces at Scunthorpe running gives confidence to a workforce of around 3,000 people in the region. In addition, thanks to strong action by the government, British Steel is continuing to save thousands of jobs by ending redundancies. The government continues to work with private sector investment to secure the company's long-term future.
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