Port of Liverpool

Aggregate Industries to significantly invest in Port of Liverpool facility

Aggregate Industries (AIUK) has unveiled a significant investment plan to meet the growing demand for cementitious products in the UK construction sector.

The company has announced the construction of a new ‘super shed’ at the Port of Liverpool, owned by Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second largest port operator. This expansive new import facility, one of the largest in Europe, will enable the storage of over 40,000 tonnes of cementitious products simultaneously.

AIUK’s commitment to the British...

https://container-news.com/aggregate-industries-to-significantly-invest-in-port-of-liverpool-facility/

WEC Lines launches new direct service between UK and Morocco

Starting this month, shipping operator WEC Lines is launching a direct service connecting Agadir in Morocco with the Port of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.

This initiative provides a fast and environmentally friendly alternative for importers of fresh produce, eliminating the need for overland trucking.

“There’s a gap in the market here for wholesalers and supermarkets that want a choice for how they get fresh produce to the UK because now they’ve only one option. We’re getting strong...

https://container-news.com/wec-lines-launches-new-direct-service-between-uk-and-morocco/

Peel Ports Group expands Liverpool’s steel terminal

UK port and terminal operator Peel Ports Group is expanding its steel and metals terminal at the Port of Liverpool in response to increased client demand.

Peel Ports began construction of the 1,858 m² extended warehouse at its North 3 Canada Dock in the current year.

The investment comes as the Port of Liverpool saw one of its busiest months for steel volumes in September, with over 75,000 tonnes handled by employees throughout the port and Birkenhead Docks.

“This positive news led to us choosing...

https://container-news.com/peel-ports-group-expands-liverpools-steel-terminal/

Port of Liverpool’s container division to commence redundancy consultations

Following a “sustained and significant deterioration” in container volumes at the port, the Port of Liverpool will commence redundancy consultations with workers in its container sector.

Given the current economic background, the port’s management stated the decision was “extremely regrettable but unavoidable,” adding that “where possible, every effort will be made to redeploy affected staff to alternative roles within the business.”

According to estimates, UK container volumes fell by roughly...

https://container-news.com/port-of-liverpools-container-division-to-commence-redundancy-consultations/

Stanlow Terminals to build green ammonia facility in Liverpool

Stanlow Terminals has announced plans to develop a major new open-access import terminal for green ammonia in the Port of Liverpool.

The new terminal, which will be an expansion of Stanlow Terminal’s existing facilities, will provide the connecting infrastructure to enable significant volumes of green ammonia to be imported into the United Kingdom.

Feasibility studies are currently being undertaken, with the terminal currently scheduled to start operations in 2027.

“This new terminal is the latest...

https://container-news.com/stanlow-terminals-to-build-green-ammonia-facility-in-liverpool/

Port of Liverpool, top logistics hub in the United Kingdom

According to a new survey, the Port of Liverpool is the top port-centric logistics hub in the United Kingdom. In its newest Future Gazing study, property consultancy Knight Frank analysed and assessed 41 UK ports based on 13 factors, measuring their potential for future logistics investment and expansion.

The Port of Liverpool topped its table after ranking first for expected export growth and ranking in the top 10% for proximity to consumer markets, skilled labour, land availability, port...

https://container-news.com/port-of-liverpool-top-logistics-hub-in-the-united-kingdom/

SCH, Peel Ports cooperate for car storage and transporter park expansion at Port of Liverpool

Logistics company SCH has agreed on a multi-year lease with Peel Ports Group as part of a major expansion of a car storage and transporter park at the Port of Liverpool.

According to Peel Ports, the project, worth over US$1.2 billion will see the facility increase in size by more than 25%, from approximately 32,000m² to over 40,000m², to deal with growing demand for the processing of vehicles at the site.

The new transit hub continues a long-term partnership with SCH and will increase the volumes...

https://container-news.com/sch-peel-ports-cooperate-for-car-storage-and-transporter-park-expansion-at-port-of-liverpool/

Peel Ports, Unite unable to find common ground, another strike action begins in Liverpool

Negotiation discussions between Peel Ports, owner and operator of the Port of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and the British trade union Unite have ended one more time in chaos and another two-week strike has begun today (24 October).

On the one hand, the port owner claims that Unite has rejected an improved pay offer, while on the other hand, the union says that Peel Ports’ board continues to refuse to give workers a decent pay rise whilst the company’s profits soar.

Peel Ports chief operating...

https://container-news.com/peel-ports-unite-unable-to-find-common-ground-another-strike-action-begins-in-liverpool/

Liverpool port dispute escalates, dockworkers to go on another two-week strike

Nearly 600 Liverpool port workers will take two more weeks of strike action over pay and jobs from 24 October to 7 November, according to the British trade union, Unite.

“Since the strikes at the docks began on 19 September, the workers have been subject to job threats despite plans to expand the port and untrue statements that they are being offered 10.2% by the company. The real offer is around 8.2%, a pay cut while the RPI inflation rate is at 12.3%,” said the union in a recent statement.

Unite...

https://container-news.com/liverpool-port-dispute-escalates-dockworkers-to-go-on-another-two-week-strike/

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