Milford Haven port freight traffic (UK)
Milford Haven port freight traffic (UK) stood at 7,304.92 thousand tonnes in Q2 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Port traffic, quarterly table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2009 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Port traffic, quarterly table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnage, both directions | |||||||||||
| Milford Haven | 7,304.92 | 12,870.33 | 10,709.71 | 7,478.54 | 8,222.95 | 11,867.4 | 9,205.01 | 6,560.99 | 8,088.42 | 9,020.1 | |
| Southampton | 8,122.52 | 8,077.75 | 8,380.68 | 8,820.51 | 9,010.92 | 8,164.04 | 8,843.65 | 8,270.24 | 8,277.44 | 7,867.29 |
Understanding milford Haven port freight traffic (UK)
Total mass of petroleum, gas, and associated energy products handled at this specialist Welsh marine terminal within the United Kingdom is measured by this series. The figures capture both crude petroleum arrivals and refined product dispatches, reflecting national energy supply chains. Unlike multi-purpose commercial ports that handle diverse consumer goods, this location focuses narrowly on liquid bulk energy commodities, rendering its volume trends directly tied to refinery demand and energy sector activity rather than broader retail trade.
Quarterly comparisons require careful interpretation due to scheduled refinery maintenance shutdowns that can temporarily depress throughput. Initial data releases rely on preliminary terminal returns which undergo routine revision in subsequent publications. Year-on-year evaluations provide a more accurate baseline for assessing structural changes in energy trade than consecutive quarterly comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does this energy terminal differ from general cargo ports?
- It specialises almost exclusively in liquid bulk petroleum and gas rather than diverse containerised merchandise.
- Do refinery shutdowns affect the quarterly figures?
- Yes, scheduled maintenance at processing facilities can cause sharp, temporary drops in handled tonnage.
- Does this series cover energy infrastructure outside Wales?
- No, the scope is strictly limited to this specific Welsh terminal.