Having committed to a new 10 year agreement, the crane was secured to support Thor Shipping & Transport’s recent growth in business. The company is now able to work on two vessels simultaneously, meeting the needs of their customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ABP has also… Read more »
Shadow International Trade Minister visits port of Liverpool
Peel Ports welcomed the Shadow International Trade Minister Judith Cummins MP to the Port of Liverpool on 31stMay. The visit was arranged to showcase the port’s growing trading activity across the Atlantic and role as a significant contributor to the UK economy. Bootle MP Peter Dowd was also present for… Read more »
Peel Ports expands logistics services with acquisition
Peel Ports Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired Quality Freight (UK) Limited for an undisclosed amount. It provides chartering and a range of port services operating from a 40 acre multi modal facility at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire. Commenting on the acquisition, Mark Whitworth, Chief Executive of… Read more »
£5.5 million investment to expand London Medway
Peel Ports has expanded its proposition at London Medway with a £5.5million investment to replace the Royal Bridge Pontoon. The upgrade work includes a new 12m wide, 45m across ramp, which will allow larger stern ramp RoRo vessels to berth at the port and increase the overall capacity for throughput…. Read more »
Multi-million-pound warehouse expansion bolsters Port’s market leading role in the UK steel industry
PD Ports has announced a multi-million-pound investment at Groveport in partnership with one of Europe’s fastest growing international steel traders and long-standing customer, All Steels Trading. This new long-term contract represents the largest single investment in the last decade at Groveport and signifies the next step in PD Ports’ growth… Read more »
Forth Ports secures new International Health & Safety Standard ISO 45001
Forth Ports, one of the UK’s largest port groups, has achieved the new ISO 45001 standard in Occupational Health & Safety Management making them the first port group to be awarded this tough new international standard. The new ISO 45001 standard, which sets a single benchmark for the management… Read more »
Next Step in Grimsby’s Car Evolution Takes Shape with ABP
ABP has applied to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to expand its Grimsby River Terminal (GRT) in order to be able to handle the world’s largest car carriers. The application is the critical first step in the consenting process to extend the existing berthing infrastructure, as well as deepen the… Read more »
Relaunch at DP World London Gateway seafarers’ centre
DP World London Gateway port has officially opened its newly refurbished seafarers’ centre. The ceremonial ribbon was cut by Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock. DP World London Gateway has recently invested £10,000 in the facilities as part of a joint project with Queen Victoria’s Seamen’s Rest… Read more »
Port of Dover pledges support and celebrates Women in Maritime
The Port of Dover is proud to announce that it has become one of over 80 signatories of the Maritime UK Women in Maritime Pledge. The Pledge states: “We are committed to building an employment culture that actively supports and celebrates gender diversity, at all levels, throughout our organisation and… Read more »
Teesport secures long-term deal with major UK manufacturer creating new jobs and investment
PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port groups, has signed a multi-million pound, five-year contract with British Gypsum, creating new jobs and cementing Teesport’s growing reputation as the premier port for bulk handling on the country’s east coast. Part of the global Saint-Gobain group, British Gypsum, which is the… Read more »
