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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
UK-US Collaboration for Zero Emissions at Port with First-Ever Integrated Solution
Startups STAX Engineering and Seabound completed a successful demonstration, proving viable comprehensive emissions and carbon capture for the global maritime industry STAX Engineering, a pioneer in maritime emissions capture and control based in …
Apr 18, 2025 / Curious
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
Shippers benefit from South Carolina Ports' new 2025 lineup
New service coverage supports importers, exporters, retailers New ocean carrier deployments will increase the Port of Charleston’s coverage from 25 to 29 weekly services, with SC Ports offering more options than ever within the thriving U.S. …
Mar 20, 2025 / Curious
World’s First Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator showcased at the Port of Leith
Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, together with project partners Forth Ports, Targe Towing, Logan Energy, PlusZero and Waterwhelm, on March 13th, showcased the world’s first Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator that uses clean, …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious
DP World And Mawani Inaugurate $800 Million State-Of-Art Terminal In Jeddah
Modernisation and expansion programme has increased South Container Terminal’s capacity from 1.8 million to 4 million TEUs, with a long-term goal of 5 million TEUs DP World and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have unveiled the new state-of-the-art …
Mar 11, 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
New deep water bulk berth at Alexandra Complex to unlock major opportunities for bulk cargo
A new deep water bulk berth has been opened at the Port of Liverpool which will give a major boost to the port’s cargo handling operations. The first deep water bulk berth to be opened at the port in 40 years is located at Peel Ports Group’s …
Mar 4, 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
SC Ports welcomes largest vessel to call Port of Charleston
SC Ports proudly welcomed the OOCL Iris to Wando Welch Terminal Tuesday, setting a new record for the largest vessel to call the Port of Charleston, at 16,828 TEUs. The record was previously held by CMA CGM’s MARCO POLO, which first called on Wando …
Feb 19, 2025 / Vessels