A fleet of new, electric, four-wheel, forklift trucks have arrived at the Port of Hull. The investment of nearly £200,000 is part of an ongoing effort to reduce emissions and make more use of renewable energy generated at the port. Forklift trucks are a common sight across ABP ports on… Read more »
Forth Ports: A new port to make Britain Brexit ready
Coronavirus has slowed down world trade and interfered with the EU-UK trade talks, and the ripples continue to be felt through the world economy. But while global leaders are preoccupied, now is a good time to focus on progress that is being made elsewhere, and a development that will be… Read more »
Port of Dover Cargo Ltd receives its third industry recognised award in less than a year
Port of Dover Cargo Ltd has recently received its third industry recognised accreditation since July; the 360 Quality Code. 360 Quality is an international shipping association focusing on perishable products such as fruits and vegetables. The award recognises the excellent techniques and processes involved in the handling of cargo at… Read more »
Port of Ipswich celebrates new contract with haulage services provider
Associated British Ports (ABP) has celebrated a new haulage services contract with skilled labour and port services provider Felixstowe Agencies Ltd (FAL) at the Port of Ipswich to enhance its customer offer at the port. In addition, FAL has purchased 14 new vehicles to enhance their services, investing £300,000 and… Read more »
Port of Tyne first UK Connected Ports Partner
The Port of Tyne has announced it will be the first UK port to join the Connected Ports Partnership. The global data and resource sharing initiative was welcomed by the new Maritime Minister, Kelly Tolhurst MP, as she congratulated the Port of Tyne on being at the forefront of driving… Read more »
Port of Ipswich celebrates tonnage-handling record for largest independent producer of sand and gravel in the UK
ABP has announced that in November 2019, it handled the largest quantity of construction aggregates ever to pass through the Port of Ipswich in one month, making 2019 a record-breaking year for the port’s role in supporting the UK construction industry. Having handled almost 50,000 tonnes of aggregates in November… Read more »
FTA comments on M20 moveable barrier
The news that the government and Highways England have developed a further solution to handle potential traffic disruption from the ports in Kent is promising news for businesses in the county, and for hauliers who need to keep goods moving between the UK and the Continent. FTA’s Policy Manger for the South East of England, Heidi Skinner, commented: “No… Read more »
PD Ports welcomes Government’s announcement on Free Ports public consultation
Teesport owners, PD Ports, has welcomed Government’s announcement to launch a public consultation on Free Ports with the aim to award 10 locations special trade status by the end of 2020. One of the busiest UK ports and an international gateway to the North of the UK, Teesport bosses have… Read more »
Peel Ports hosts Shipping Minister in Liverpool
The Port of Liverpool welcomed Shipping Minister Nusrat Ghani MP last week (Wednesday 22 January) as she visited the heart of Merseyside’s maritime community. The Minister was given a tour of the port, including the Liverpool2 container terminal, and heard about Peel Ports’ plans to help UK-based businesses reach overseas… Read more »
Project Pilgrim Update: £7 million Electric Rubber Tyre Gantry Crane arrival at Immingham
Six electric rubber tyre gantry cranes arrived from China to the Port of Immingham as part of the Project Pilgrim expansion of the container terminal. Project Pilgrim is a £33 million upgrade to Immingham Container Terminal to future proof the terminal, extend its footprint and improve the service to customers…. Read more »
