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That’s a-maize-ing – Liverpool handles record feed shipment

The Port of Liverpool welcomed the UK’s largest shipment of feed maize in mid-September when the bulk carrier Lowlands Future arrived from the US East Coast with a 55,000-tonne cargo. The import was managed by ADM Agriculture and will be stored in ADM's dedicated facilities at Liverpool before distribution across the region. Mersey Port director at Peel Ports Group, Phil Hall, said: “This shipment demonstrates our port's capability to efficiently handle large-scale ... [+]

Import boom fills Liverpool grain store

Peel Ports says that new bulk storage in Liverpool has been sold out before its construction was complete. Half of a 237,000 sq ft multipurpose warehouse at the Port of Liverpool was assigned for grain, and this space was fully booked up by importers while construction was still ongoing. The first of ... [+]

Liverpool adds space for steel

Peel Ports Group is extending its steel and metals terminal at the Port of Liverpool. It started construction of a 20,000qf ft warehouse at its North 3 Canada Dock earlier this year, having enjoyed one of its busiest months for steel volumes in September, with more than 75,000 tonnes handled by ... [+]

New gates for Liverpool’s Gladstone Dock

Peel Ports Group has invested £10 million in new outer lock gates at the Port of Liverpool’s Gladstone Dock which has been serving vessels since 1927. Several iconic ships have passed through the dock since then including anti-submarine warfare and minesweeper ships during World War II. Peel Ports appointed contractor Ravestein to ... [+]

Another table-topping performance by Liverpool

Liverpool has been ranked as the UK’s top location for port-centric logistics potential according to an industry study by property adviser Knight Frank. It analysed and ranked 41 UK ports based on 13 criteria, assessing their potential for future logistics investment and development, in its Future Gazing report. Liverpool topped ... [+]

Liverpool port workers set to strike

Unite the Union has confirmed that strike action is to take place at the Port of Liverpool between from Monday 19 September to Monday 3 October. Owner Peel Ports says the move would disrupt operations at the UK container port after a pay package of 8.3% was rejected by the union, ... [+]