PEEL Ports confirms details of government BREXIT funding
The ports of Liverpool, Heysham and Sheerness (London Medway) have received funding to enhance measures they have already taken to improve resilience ahead of the UK’s expected departure from the EU on 31 October.
The funding was announced yesterday (26 September) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
The funds will go towards creating more space for HGV parking and container storage to support smooth trade operations by RORO (roll-on,...
Although missing in this Reuters headline, perhaps the main story here is that Liverpool owner Peel Ports is reported to have formed a joint-venture with MSC’s port operating arm, Terminal Investment Ltd. Although few details have been released, the proposed joint-venture would see further investment in the port’s Liverpool2 expansion programme and comes on the back of an increased MSC presence in the port via a new transatlantic service and …
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McLaughlin & Harvey has been awarded the contract to deliver the next phase of development at the Liverpool2 deep-water container terminal. The multi-million project will significantly increase the footprint of the site and see the addition of ten cantilever rail mounted gantry cranes (CRMGs) and three ship-to-shore cranes (STS).
The STS cranes are scheduled to arrive in November 2019 with the overall project expected to be completed during 2021. Detailed design and preparatory civil works have...
https://container-news.com/contract-awarded-phase-2-liverpool-container-terminal-expansion/
A major UK retailer has dramatically increased the use of a recently launched feeder service between Southampton and the country’s north-west container gateway of Liverpool.
Since Yang Ming launched its express feeder service in June, retailer B&M, which has 600 stores across the country selling a range of home and garden goods, said it had pushed through increased volumes as it looked to move more import cargo through Liverpool.
Jerome Wildsmith, head …
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Port of Liverpool
Yang Ming hails success of the new Liverpool feeder service
A new express feeder service to Liverpool has smashed its initial targets almost immediately after launching in June, underlining demand for a direct Far East call at the port.
The weekly Yang Ming service from Southampton is now operating at 150 boxes per week, three times more than expected, transporting mainly retail goods to distribution centres in the North West.
B&M is one of the national chains driving this growth...
Peel Ports has welcomed representatives from British Embassies from around the world for a tour of the Port of Liverpool L2 container terminal.
Representatives from the embassies in China, Brazil, South Korea, Croatia, India and Denmark took part in the visit as part of a tour aimed at improving their knowledge of the UK maritime sector.
The event was arranged by the Department for International Trade and gave Peel Ports an opportunity to showcase the port’s expanding connections across the...
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A new express feeder service to Liverpool has smashed its initial targets almost immediately after launching in June, underlining demand for a direct Far East call at the port, according to Peel Ports.
The weekly Yang Ming service from Southampton is now operating at 150 boxes per week, three times more than expected, transporting mainly retail goods to distribution centres in the North West.
B&M, are one of the national chains driving this growth and are saying it would move 100% of its cargo...
Peel Ports Group, one of the UK’s leading port operators, has been officially accredited with the internationally recognised quality mark of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) at all its principal ports by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customers, affirming the Port’s efficient and robust processes to customers worldwide.
The Liverpool based port operator said that achieving AEO status from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs was a “significant milestone” especially on the path towards Brexit.
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https://container-news.com/peel-ports-takes-assured-steps-brexit/
Peel Ports Group has reached a significant milestone at the Port of Sheerness Wellmarsh development as operations commence at a state-of-the-art timber treatment facility.
Over the past 12 months, Peel Ports has invested a total of £27 million into its 50-acre Wellmarsh site, as part of plans to drive significant growth at the port and strengthen its position as a leading terminal for bulk timbers, as well as automotive and other sectors.
The construction of the 26,000 sq ft treatment facility on...
https://container-news.com/peel-ports-sheerness-master-plan-proceeds/
Peel Ports welcomed the Shadow International Trade Minister Judith Cummins MP to the Port of Liverpool on 31st May. 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 the tour of the port which formed part of the Shadow Minister’s visit to the North West.
During the visit several significant investments were showcased including Peel Ports’ Liverpool2...
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