PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port groups, was delighted to welcome the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to Teesport yesterday, the 5th largest port complex by tonnage and a piece of key national infrastructure, as the region continues to celebrate its successful freeport bid…. Read more »
Logistics UK response to NI grace periods extension
In response to the news yesterday (3 March 2021) that the UK government will extend the grace periods relating to border checks on some agri-food goods – also known as sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) goods – which were set to expire after 31 March 2021, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager for Northern Ireland, Seamus Leheny, comments: “Extending the current grace periods for the movement of SPS goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is vital to… Read more »
Budget sets a strong foundation for economic recovery, says Logistics UK
Measures included in the Budget provide a strong foundation for economic recovery, according to Logistics UK, one of the UK’s biggest business groups. But while there are many positive decisions – including a freeze in fuel duty and extension to the furloughing scheme – we need to see greater investment in training programmes to help fill the growing vacancies in the industry. Alex… Read more »
MV Commercial & Hiab Deal Boosts Supply Chain with 100 Ready To Go Truck Cranes
A multi-million-pound deal has been struck between Hiab UK and Ireland Ltd and MV Commercial Ltd for 100 light, medium and heavy-duty truck-mounted cranes. MV Commercial has been a long-standing partner of Hiab and the latest deal is one of several multi-million-pound agreements in recent years which has cemented the… Read more »
Major boost for freight by rail as Southampton upgrade is completed
A major upgrade to transport more freight by rail to and from Southampton is complete. On Friday 19 February engineers finished a series of improvements on the lines used by freight trains between Southampton Central and Redbridge, unlocking more capacity at the country’s second busiest container port. Freight services between… Read more »
Northern Ireland Protocol needs work: Logistics UK meets with UK-EU governments
After issues have occurred moving goods between GB and Northern Ireland since the start of the year, business group Logistics UK has raised the concerns of the sector concerning the implementation of the Northern Ireland protocol with representatives of both the EU and UK governments. Seamus Leheny, Policy Manager for… Read more »
ONE conducts successful trial use of sustainable biofuel for decarbonization
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the successful trial use of biofuel to power the M/V MOL Experience. The trial was completed on 7th February 2021, following bunkering at the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands in November 2020and was performed in collaboration with shipowner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and leading… Read more »
Doosan expands Euro Stage V compliant 9-Series forklifts with 2.0 – 3.5t capacity models
Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has expanded its powerful new 9-Series – world-class Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks – with the launch of the advanced D25S-9 range. Available in five models across a capacity range of 2.0 – 3.5 tonne, these… Read more »
PD Ports announces partnership with Port of Rotterdam in latest step towards achieving future vision
PD Ports has announced a new partnership with the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, to deliver digitalised solutions that will improve efficiencies and support the future growth of the River Tees. Having recently launched its bold ambition to make the River Tees the UK’s most successful port region by… Read more »
North East coalition files world-class Freeport bid
A dynamic business and public sector partnership based in the UK’s leading export region has lodged an exciting and innovative bid for the North East England Freeport, which economic experts have predicted would generate a £2.1 billion boost to UK exports, plus many other significant benefits. Government support for the… Read more »
