PD Ports

Intra-UK rail freight service launches operations

A new intra-UK rail freight link operating between Teesport and Manchester’s Trafford Park has completed its inaugural service.

This service could eliminate up to 40 heavy vehicle movements from the congested Trans Pennine road network for each one-way trip, aiming to help businesses in both the North East and North West reduce carbon emissions and avoid delays.

Running five days a week as part of a trial, the service is a collaboration between Direct Rail Services (DRS) and PD Ports, which...

https://container-news.com/intra-uk-rail-freight-service-launches-operations/

PD Ports invests US$1.3 million in new bulk tipper trucks

A US$1.3 million investment in five specialist bulk tipper trucks has bolstered PD Ports’ services for customers importing grain and powder products through Teesport.

The STAS Agrostar bulk tipper trailers, specifically designed for handling complex materials like grain and powder, were delivered this summer along with five Volvo trucks.

This investment underscores PD Ports’ dedication to port-centric logistics, offering comprehensive, end-to-end services for all customers at Tees Dock.

An...

https://container-news.com/pd-ports-invests-us1-3-million-in-new-bulk-tipper-trucks/

PD Ports appoints new chief people and compliance officer

PD Ports announced the addition of Michelle Robson to its executive leadership team, furthering PD Ports’ vision to become the UK’s premier and most sustainable seaport and port logistics operator.

As Chief People and Compliance Officer, Michelle will oversee a wide array of essential functions across the PD Ports Group, including Human Resources, health, safety, and environment, resilience, business continuity, and security, as well as the Harbour Police and Harbour Office.

“I am delighted to...

https://container-news.com/pd-ports-appoints-new-chief-people-and-compliance-officer/

PD Ports to enhance staff safety at Felixstowe warehouse with drone technology

PD Ports enhances staff safety at its Felixstowe warehouse with cutting edge technology, removing the need to work at height in order to perform important stock counts.

In particular, the logistics provider RAWView has been actively searching for ways to mitigate risks team members face when conducting daily tasks.

Stock counts were identified as a key area to implement technology, because they require staff to work at height on scissor lifts.

The company has worked with warehouse automation...

https://container-news.com/pd-ports-to-enhance-staff-safety-at-felixstowe-warehouse-with-drone-technology/

PD Ports invests nearly half a million dollars in crane training simulator

PD Ports’ Tees Dock now has a unique immersive crane simulator that can simulate high-risk events without endangering drivers or other port workers.

The GB£400,000 (US$485,000) investment in the Full Mission Crane Simulator by GlobalSim – the only machine of its kind in the north of England – demonstrates PD Ports’ commitment to safety and to assisting colleagues in their learning and skills development.

Martin Walker, PD Ports group engineering manager, electrical, proposed the simulator...

https://container-news.com/pd-ports-invests-nearly-half-a-million-dollars-in-crane-training-simulator/

PD Ports invests around US$30 million in new dredging vessel

PD Ports has confirmed its commitment to the economic success and environmental sustainability of the River Tees with a £23 million (US$30 million) investment in a new dredging vessel.

The 71 metre long dredger, which has already been named the Emerald Duchess following a competition among PD Ports employees, will arrive at Teesport next summer.

The vessel has been designed and built by Dutch shipbuilder Neptune to an exacting specification, with the help of PD Ports’ technical experts, to ensure...

https://container-news.com/pd-ports-invests-around-us30-million-in-new-dredging-vessel/

PD Ports announces additional sailings for intra-Europe service

PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport in the United Kingdom, has announced the addition of a weekly sailing between Rotterdam (Netherlands), Botlek (Netherlands) and Teesport thanks to continued collaboration with shipping line A2B-online.

This particular service has been connecting Europe and the UK successfully since 2018.

The purpose of the expansion of the service, which will start from the end of January, is to increase sailings on the route to four times per week and increase the total...

https://container-news.com/pd-ports-announces-additional-sailings-for-intra-europe-service/

Ellerman City Liners intra-Europe service arrives at UK’s PD Ports

The first vessel on Ellerman City Liners’ new Iberia North Europe Express (iNEX) direct service called PD Ports on 29 November.

The dedicated express service connects Spain and Portugal with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

Kristin Schepers, a vessel capable of carrying 800 containers, arrived at Teesport after a four-day sailing from Aveiro, Portugal to discharge containerised cargo for onward distribution via PD Ports’ dedicated road haulage fleet.

The new route, which also includes port...

https://container-news.com/ellerman-city-liners-intra-europe-service-arrives-at-uks-pd-ports/

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