DP WORLD today announces a major step forward for the capability of its Southampton terminal with the completion of the crane rail extension, which will allow the world’s largest cranes to service the full length of the quay. Part of DP World’s £40m investment this year in Britain’s second… Read more »
Port of Southampton boosts quayside infrastructure with new airbridge
Associated British Ports has taken delivery of a new £5 million airbridge in preparation for the opening of the new Horizon Cruise Terminal. The 235 tonne airbridge has been custom built for the Port of Southampton’s newest £55 million cruise terminal. Providing ship to shore access for cruise vessels calling… Read more »
PD Ports announces charity partnership with Tees River Trust
PD Ports CEO, Frans Calje, has been appointed Patron of the Tees Rivers Trust, as the port operator and charity join forces to deliver on shared ambitions to improve and conserve the water quality and habitat of the River Tees. Owner and operator of Teesport, the fifth largest port in… Read more »
PD Ports commended with top ‘gold’ award for ongoing commitment to health and safety
PD Ports is celebrating after achieving Gold status at the internationally-recognised RoSPA Awards for its ongoing commitment to demonstrating the highest health and safety standards across its operations. The port operator, which is headquartered in the Tees Valley, owns and operates 12 key ports and logistics centres nationwide including Teesport,… Read more »
Stena Line will move its Europoort-Killingholme service to Immingham
Stena Line has been reviewing the operations for its North Sea Ro-Ro route Europoort-Killingholme following the increased market demand of unaccompanied freight. The company needs to expand terminal capacity for its customers on the Europoort Ro-Ro service on the Humber, and this cannot be catered for in the current port… Read more »
PD Ports unveils new digital platform to promote the River Tees and boost international competitiveness
PD Ports, Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Tees and owner and operator of Teesport, has launched a new digital platform aimed at promoting the unique strengths of the river and supporting the Government in delivering its ‘levelling up’ agenda for the North. The new platform, which will be a… Read more »
First of new class of green HMM mega-ships arrives at DP World Southampton
THE first in a new generation of HMM ships which are among the most environmentally friendly ever built has arrived at DP World’s container terminal at Southampton this week. HMM Nuri is the first of eight 16,000 TEU class mega-ships to be deployed on the Asia and North Europe… Read more »
DP World signs three-year deal with major UK road transport operator for distribution hub at London Gateway
DP WORLD in the UK today announces that it has signed an agreement with the leading road transport operator Swain Group for a 2.25 acre distribution facility at its London Gateway freight and logistics hub. Under the three year agreement, Swain Group will use the quayside site for the… Read more »
High demand sees Teesport Bulks Terminal sign third major deal in eight months
PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport, has secured a third long-term deal at its recently unveiled state-of-the-art bulks facility, accelerating future expansion plans due to demand from global manufacturers and shippers. The UK major ports group signed a long-term contract with a third global customer to secure the… Read more »
Tetley Tea awards long term logistics and distribution contract to Port of Tyne
In recognition of its excellent port centric logistics capabilities and extensive, specialist knowledge of tea logistics, the Port of Tyne has been awarded a long-term, strategic import and export logistics contract with Tetley, following a competitive tendering process. The contract covers the movement of thousands of tonnes of raw tea… Read more »
