Ports

Further evidence of the crucial role played by Harwich International Port in the development of the offshore renewables industry has been provided by the maiden call of the MPI Resolution, the largest jack-up vessel seen at the port to date.

DFDS Seaways (formerly Norfolkline) has announced its ferry route running from Rosyth, Scotland, to Zeebrugge, Belgium, is to undergo a major change of operation to provide an enhanced freight service.

The Port of Tyne has appointed Andy Foulds as Commercial Director, Port Services. Andy will report to Steven Harrison, the Chief Operating Officer.

A new vehicle booking system (VBS) developed in-house by the Port of Liverpool is helping reduce the turnaround times of hauliers visiting the port’s container terminal operations.

A new £1.1 million IT system installed at the Port of Liverpool has led to immediate improvements in customer service since its launch, with 95% of truck drivers processed though the port within an hour, surpassing the performance of other major UK ports.

For some years now the major retailers and FMCG companies have been chasing low cost sourcing around the world, and managing the risks associated with extended supply chains, namely longer response times, the consequent impact on sales and increased vulnerability to disruption.

PD Ports has announced that it will channel significant investment into the first phase of expansion plans at Teesport, which will potentially involve some £29 million of total investment.

The Intermodal Europe event returns to Amsterdam with a revitalised new programme that will ensure a balanced focus on all areas of intermodalism from containers through to road, rail and maritime logistics.

A focus on green issues now and in the future has brought a major international award to the Commercial Port of Portsmouth.

Gareth John