Post-Brexit port health border disruption still a major concern for British ports
Responding to the publication of the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report on ‘Brexit: Trade in Food’, the British Ports Association warned that [...more ]
Ferry crossings to Great Yarmouth are scuppered by Brexit vote
A company which announced a ferry service between Great Yarmouth and Holland has postponed the plan due to fears over Brexit. Seamax Ferries had hoped [...more ]
ABP crane investment set to lift booming Port of Hull to new heights
The arrival of two state-of-the-art cranes worth £10.5 million will enable ABP’s Hull Container Terminal to handle double the volume of trade by increasing capacity [...more ]
Video: Port of Liverpool set for the future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1PpwGUIH4I Source: Peel Ports, 9 February 2018
E.ON backs bright future at Hunterstone
Plans for a new multimodal centre for manufacturing, logistics and energy on Scotland’s west coast have received support from energy company E.ON as its owners [...more ]
Associated British Ports announces acquisition of W.E. Dowds (Shipping) Ltd
Associated British Ports (ABP) announces today that it has completed the acquisition of W.E. Dowds (Shipping) Ltd for an undisclosed sum. Established in 1960, Dowds [...more ]
2Agriculture to invest £20m on new site at Port of Rosyth
A POULTRY feed manufacturer planning to invest £20 million in Rosyth will produce 50 new jobs in the area. 2Agriculture Ltd want to build a [...more ]
GOV.UK: UK to lead charge in emerging maritime technology
News story UK to lead charge in emerging maritime technology Maritime 2050 strategy outlines proposals to keep the maritime industry in the UK flourishing. Published [...more ]
MARITIME 2050: MAJOR PORTS WELCOME RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOOST PORTS DEVELOPMENT & THE COASTAL POWERHOUSE
MARITIME 2050: MAJOR PORTS WELCOME RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOOST PORTS DEVELOPMENT & THE COASTAL POWERHOUSE Ports welcome the Government acknowledgement of the success of the UK’s [...more ]
GOV.UK: Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA
Guidance Recruitment and placement agencies approved by the MCA A table giving details for MCA approved recruitment and placement agencies. Published 11 March 2016 Last [...more ]
BIMCO’s DRY BULK TERMINALS VETTING REPORT FOR 2018
BIMCO’s DRY BULK TERMINALS VETTING REPORT FOR 2018 Abstract Based on data collected from ships’ visits to dry bulk terminals, this report evaluates dry bulk [...more ]
Growth recorded at ABP South Wales
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced growth in South Wales and highlighted the strength of the contribution it makes to the UK economy. In 2018, [...more ]
Annual UK port freight stats show growth in traffic and trade with Europe
The Department for Transport has today published its Annual UK Port Freight stats which shows that overall total freight tonnages handled by UK ports declined [...more ]
ESPO Port pro of the month: Clemence Cheng
Since 2013, ESPO has been putting each month a port in the picture through its “port of the month” articles. After four years, we will [...more ]
Europe’s ports are the key to improving trade links with China
A shifting political tide looks set to change the business of Europe’s ports, while environmental concerns are forcing the need for infrastructure investment. They’ll need [...more ]
Greek shipowners would consider relocating to London, says study
The Ernst & Young study also praised the UK’s maritime clusters and recommended that a promotional body like Maritime UK should be created in Greece. [...more ]
Port dispute leads to unprecedented fall in container volumes
The labour dispute at the Port of Gothenburg has led to an unprecedented fall in container volumes. During the first six months of the year, [...more ]
Growth at German container terminal prompts recruitment drive
Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven plans to increase its workforce by 50% in response to higher volumes of business. Germany’s only deepwater port has served two [...more ]
