Two movable hydraulic hoists have also been installed on the north side of Penarth Dock Basin, while ample equipment exists in the dock for the expeditious loading and unloading of general cargo. Penarth Tidal Harbour has a water area of 55 acres, and is equipped with three hydraulic tips, each capable of shipping 200 tons of coal per hour.

As will be observed from the following statistics, the trade of the port, of which nearly 80 per cent, is dealt with through Penarth Dock, has persistently declined since 1913 :—