Hard border controls will lead to increased bureaucracy and will threaten prosperity The EU is ignoring the risk of Brexit to European ports, the UK Chamber of Shipping has said. In a video released today, the Chamber warns that the return of border controls would lead to increased bureaucracy, “guaranteed”… Read more »
Port of Tilbury unveils plan to reinvigorate rail freight offering
The Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, unveiled its plans to reinvigorate its rail offering at the latest Rail Freight Group conference hosted at Orsett Hall, Thurrock, on Wednesday 28th June. With three rail terminals in the port and the Essex Thameside rail corridor already accounting for approximately 10% of… Read more »
The world’s largest container ship, has made its maiden call at Port of Felixstowe
The world’s largest container ship, the 21,413 TEU OOCL Hong Kong, has made its maiden call at Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe. The call represented a double celebration it also marked the return of OOCL to the UK’s largest container port after a 17 year absence. Commenting on the two… Read more »
GB Railfreight boosts London freight business with DP World contract
GB Railfreight has announced that it has signed a 3-year contract to manage the movements and preparation of all trains running in and out of the DP World London Gateway Port. GB Railfreight commenced operations at DP World London Gateway on the 17th March 2017 and under the contract has… Read more »
Port of Felixstowe has been selected as the main UK hub by two of the three major alliances
After some uncertainty with a number of changes recently to the major container shipping alliances, the Port of Felixstowe has announced it has been selected as the main UK hub by two of the three major alliances. The 2M service continues to call at Felixstowe. In addition to its core… Read more »
SCS Multiport signs new four year deal for Amsterdam Tilbury Service (ATS) at London Container Terminal
London Container Terminal (LCT) in Tilbury has secured a four year agreement with SCS Multiport to handle the newly upgraded ATS (Amsterdam Tilbury Service). The upgrade comes on the back of long term commitments from a number of cargo owners reflecting the success of the service. The three times a… Read more »
New empty container yard coming to DP World London Gateway
A new off-dock empty container storage yard is to be opened at DP World London Gateway Port. The five acre yard will be operated and managed by Solent Stevedores, an award-winning stevedoring company with a broad range of bulk and general cargo handling and storage services at ports in Southampton,… Read more »
Certas Energy drives air quality improvements with cleaner burning GTL Fuel at Peel Ports Liverpool
A state-of-the-art 24-hour HGV fuel station at the Port of Liverpool will become the first port in the UK to offer Shell GTL Fuel – a cleaner alternative to conventional diesel fuel. Certas Energy, working in partnership with Peel Ports Group, opened the state-of-the-art site in January 2017. Once initial… Read more »
Protecting ports vital to national interest post-Brexit
Stoke-on-Trent South MP and chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freight Transport, Rob Flello, says the government must keep the ports moving after Brexit or risk disaster. He was speaking after the APPG had heard a presentation from Nicholas Scott-Gray, Chief Executive of Montrose Port Authority (MPA). Mr… Read more »
Port of Felixstowe hosts Export Hub
The Port of Felixstowe has hosted a visit by the Department for International Trade’s Export Hub as part of the Exporting is GREAT campaign. The Export Hub brings together advice and practical guidance for all businesses on how they can find customers overseas for their products and services. Clemence Cheng,… Read more »
