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Heysham Port set for £10m upgrade to boost capacity and efficiency at facility
Peel Ports Group is investing £10m in Heysham Port to further increase capacity and efficiencies at the site, which is a key trade link between the UK mainland, the Island of Ireland and the Isle of Man. The Uk’s second largest port operator will …
Apr 22, 2025 / Vessels
Peel Ports Group appoints contractors to £750 million construction framework
Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites, worth up to £750 million. The port …
Apr 2, 2025 / Curious
World's largest cruise operator signs 50-year lease as operator for Greenock Cruise Port
Global Ports Holding Ltd (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator, has signed a 50-year lease agreement with Clydeport Operations Ltd, a subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, to operate Greenock Cruise Port. The deal is another landmark in the …
Mar 10, 2025 / Curious
Glencar appointed to construct new manufacturing HQ in Birkenhead Docks redevelopment
Peel Ports Group has awarded the construction contract for a new warehouse at Birkenhead Docks as part of an ongoing collaboration with the wood-based panels specialist Finsa UK. Construction of the 340,000 square foot quayside facility at the UK’s …
Feb 24, 2025 / Curious
Peel Ports to invest £30m in new RoRo berth at Port of Sheerness
Peel Ports Group are investing £30 million into the development of a new RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off) berth at the Port of Sheerness to meet growing demand from new and existing customers. The project will see a new in-river vessel berth and floating …
Dec 4, 2024 / Curious
The Port of Liverpool welcomes the UK’s largest whole maize vessel
The Port of Liverpool, part of the Peel Ports Group, has welcomed the UK’s largest shipment of feed maize, reinforcing its crucial role in supporting the nation’s agricultural sector. The bulk carrier, Lowlands Future, arrived from the East Coast of …
Sep 18, 2024 / Vessels
Landmark moment as Global Ports Holding and Peel Ports welcome Queen Anne to Liverpool Cruise Port
Cunard’s historic new Queen Anne vessel arrived at the cruise line’s spiritual home of Liverpool in a landmark moment for Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH) and Peel Ports Group’s new partnership for Liverpool Cruise Port. The majestic 322 metre ship’s …
Jun 7, 2024 / Cruise
Fastest container service between Ireland and North America launched
Shipping company ACL’s new transatlantic service in partnership with BG Freight Line and Peel Ports Group will have transit times up to two weeks faster than any similar service travelling between Dublin/Belfast and North America via a UK or …
May 14, 2024 / Curious
BG Freight Line launches new vessels to drive sustainability
BG Freight Line has unveiled its greenest ships yet with four new vessels that will help its customers significantly reduce their carbon emissions. The new ships will use a state-of-the-art scrubber to catch CO2 and sulphur particles, as well as …
May 7, 2024 / Curious
Peel Ports Group seeking bids for £750 million construction works
Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, is inviting contractors to submit bids for two new frameworks covering a major long-term programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites, worth a total of £750 million. The …
Apr 8, 2024 / Curious