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Chancellor confirms new freeport customs sites

As widely expected, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that that five new customs sites at existing freeports will be designated shortly, in her Budget speech on 30 October. The government will also work to ensure the Freeports policy model aligns with the national Industrial Strategy. She said that Freeports – along with Investment Zones – would create additional jobs and drive economic growth in areas that have economically underperformed in the past. The ... [+]

Stena launches first Heysham-Belfast dual-fuel ship

Stena Line has launched the first of its NewMax ships, the Stena Futura and has laid the keel of the second, the Stena Connecta at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai. The Stena Futura is due to go into service in Autumn 2025 They will increase freight ... [+]

Maersk signs methanol deal as food firm signs up to green scheme

AP Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has signed a long-term agreement with LONGi Green Energy Technology to supply bio-methanol fuel for its fleet of dual-fuel container vessels, produced at a facility in Xu Chang, Central China. The bio-methanol is produced from residues straw and fruit tree cuttings and ... [+]

Scots Sec visits Dundee wind hub

The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray toured Scotland’s first purpose built offshore wind marshalling facility at the Port of Dundee. Port of Dundee’s renewables hub became fully operational in 2022, following a private investment of £40 million by Forth Ports. The Secretary of State ... [+]

No new freeports after all

An earlier announcement that the Chancellor would announce five new freeports in Wednesday’s Budget are incorrect, the Government has said. The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, would instead be confirming five new ‘customs areas’ within existing freeports, not new freeports. The chancellor will also confirm the next funding stage ... [+]

Ammonium nitrate ship to discharge in Great Yarmouth

The MV Ruby, a Maltese registered general cargo vessel loaded with 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate that has been at sea for six weeks after sustaining damage, is to dock in the port of Great Yarmouth and tranship its cargo there, Peel Ports has confirmed. The ... [+]

New hires boost DP World in the Americas

Dubai-based logistics and ports group DP World has appointed and Peter Dyeremose as senior director of air freight and Philip Blumenthal as senior director of ocean freight for the Americas. They will play pivotal roles in enhancing service offerings and building a stronger freight network ... [+]

Five into one will go, says Florida firm – updated

Florida-based Compact Container Systems (CCS) has launched the SeaFold HC 40’ container, described as the world’s first five-in-one, foldable shipping container. With over 20% of all containers returning to their port of origin empty, the SeaFold 40’ could cut the cost of repositioning containers by 56% ... [+]

Dachser opens Rotterdam LCL centre

German forwarder Dachser has centralised most of its export LCL shipments in Europe at a new container freight station in Waddinxveen near Rotterdam. It consolidates general cargo shipments from the Netherlands, Belgium, large parts of France and Germany as well as Switzerland and, in some ... [+]

Tilbury builds links to local business

The Port of Tilbury, as part of the London Construction Hub, has hosted a tour of its facilities by several businesses, in conjunction with Essex Chambers of Commerce. They were given an in-depth look at the streamlined supply chain operations, vast storage capabilities, and 24/7 ... [+]

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