July 2014

Safe ashore

A group of Peel Ports apprentices have arrived back on dry land this week after completing the first ever apprentice Ship Cup Challenge – and took home the top Apprentice Ship Cup Award. The 17 trainees sailed on tall ship Pelican of London from Liverpool to Whitehaven via Belfast and back again as part of the challenge to help develop their teamwork and communication skills. Organised by the Merseyside Adventure Sailing ... [+]

Hactl gains EU security status

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has achieved EU RA3 security accreditation, for all EU-bound cargo. It follows an independent audit of Hactl’s premises, staff vetting regime, training, procedures and security measures. The ACC3 regulation is the latest modification to security measures covering incoming cargo and mail from non-EU countries. ... [+]

West Africa route for London Gateway

DP World London Gateway now has a service to West Africa. A joint Hapag-Lloyd and MOL service, new to the UK, is due to start with the call of the Frisia Luebeck on 22 July. The port rotation is Antwerp, Hamburg, DP World London Gateway, Algeciras, Dakar, Lagos / Apapa, ... [+]