Port of Liverpool

WEC Lines launches new European service

Dutch company WEC Lines is beginning a new service connecting the Port of Liverpool with two major Portuguese ports and a new link with Spain.

According to the announcement, the new weekly service will begin in April and connect Liverpool with Setubal and Leixoes, using the 882 teu vessel, mv FRANCOP. The direct calls to Liverpool will import a range of Iberian products.

WEC Lines becomes the fourth major line announcement for Liverpool in the last few months, following the commitment by Chinese...

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COSCO follows top lines, committing to Port of Liverpool

The world’s top five shipping lines are all now calling at Liverpool following confirmation that Chinese giant COSCO Shipping is to ship via the port.

COSCO Shipping will take slots on an existing Canadian service via Montreal with OOCL. It joins MSC, Maersk, CMA and Hapag in starting or growing a presence in Liverpool.

The decision follows a successful trial by COSCO Shipping in October, since when MSC has also introduced a new call to Liverpool, as part of a rotation including Canada, Turkey...

https://container-news.com/cosco-follows-top-lines-committing-port-liverpool/

Peel Ports expands amid Brexit

Privately owned Peel Ports is expanding its workforce mostly in Liverpool and plans acquisitions this year, its chief executive said, as Britain prepares its ports to ease any trade disruption caused by Brexit.

The British operator has been upgrading much of its network of seven ports, especially in northwest England, aiming to draw business away from ports further south.

Ports in the southeast, through which most of Britain’s trade with the European Union flows, could become clogged if customs...

https://container-news.com/peelp-ports-expands-amid-brexit/

MSC to introduce a new call at Liverpool Port

2M shipping alliance announced at the end of 2018 that Liverpool will be a permanent call on its TA4 transatlantic service. As a result of that decision, MSC will introduce a new call at the Port of Liverpool, which will be a part of a rotation including Canada, Turkey and various southern European ports.

In February, Peel Ports also announced that it was aiming to create 250 jobs, mostly in Liverpool, to deal with expected extra demand. This new service is particularly expected to drive...

https://container-news.com/msc-new-call-liverpool-port/

JWT Commercial invests in Port of Liverpool

JWT Commercial, a growing independent haulage firm, has expanded its footprint at the Port of Liverpool by investing in over 5 acres of land. It will use the new site to manage its growing workload as more and more businesses start to ship their cargo closer to their destination a move that will see the rebalancing of UK logistics flows.

JWT’s site at the port includes five acres of container storage facilities, allowing it to handle larger volumes of goods for distribution to stores across the...

https://container-news.com/jwt-commercial-invests-port-liverpool/

B&M increases imports through the Port of Liverpool

A Maersk Line vessel docking at the Port of Liverpool

B&M, one of the UK’s leading variety retailers, has announced it is increasing its cargo into the Port of Liverpool by 30 per cent following frustrations with delay-struck southern ports.

After completing a successful trial at the port, the company, which has 600 stores and employs over 28,000 staff across the UK, will now ship 80 per cent of its stock via Liverpool, increasing 30 per cent of the volume on a trial basis.

The move comes amidst...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/28/bm-increases-imports-through-the-port-of-liverpool/

B&M increases imports through the Liverpool Port

B&M, one of the UK’s leading variety retailers, has announced it is increasing its cargo into the Port of Liverpool by 30 per cent following frustrations with delay-struck southern ports.

After completing a successful trial at the port, the company, which has 600 stores and employs over 28,000 staff across the UK, will now ship 80 per cent of its stock via Liverpool, increasing 30 per cent of the volume on a trial basis.

The move comes amidst ongoing distress in southern ports, with the bargain...

http://container-news.com/bm-increases-imports-liverpool-port/

Liverpool rail services reduce road traffic

A rail freight service launched to transport containers from the Port of Liverpool to Scotland has been a major success, according to its operator Peel Ports, and has helped to minimise pressure on local roads.

Since launching in August 2018 the rail service has saved over half a million road miles being driven on the UK’s motorways. It has also resulted in a significant reduction in HGV movements around Seaforth, and saved around 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide in the process.

In excess of 2500...

http://container-news.com/liverpool-rail-services-reduce-road-traffic/

Liverpool becomes a permanent 2M Alliance’s choice

The 2M shipping line alliance has confirmed that Liverpool will become a permanent call on its TA4 service connecting Europe with several US ports.

The move follows the introduction of a temporary call in July 2018 resulting from continued disruption at the Port of Felixstowe.

The service is currently used to export UK cargo such as food produce and retail, but also is attracting interest for trade in manufacturing and industrial goods.

Mark Whitworth, Chief Executive of Peel Ports said: “The tide...

http://container-news.com/liverpool-2m-alliance-choice/

Future of historic canal ship safeguarded

The future of one of Liverpool’s most significant historic vessels has been safeguarded for the next three years thanks to a £75,000 donation from Peel Ports.

The Daniel Adamson Preservation Society (DAPS) – the volunteer group which led the £5m restoration project of the ‘Daniel Adamson’ Steam tug-tender – will benefit from an investment from the port operator towards a long-term legacy project committed to teaching others about the vessel and its rich ties to the area.

Affectionately known as...

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