mersey-maritime-group

Osborne digs deep for Liverpool

Chancellor George Osborne announced a grant of £35 million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund to dredge the approach channel in the Mersey Estuary during a visit to the city on 28 May. Deepening the approach channel to 16 metres it will allow access for post-Panamax size container ships and widen the tidal access window for other river users. He described it as “good news for Merseyside and the North West, ... [+]

Peel goes to college

Peel Ports Mersey has signed partnership agreements with two local colleges; Liverpool Community College and Mersey Maritime Group. The aim is to increase investment in skills and create more specialist jobs in the region as the port gears up for the opening of its Liverpool2 container terminal. Peel's managing director ... [+]