Peel Ports Group News
In Mersey Maritime’s 20th anniversary year, the North West and national maritime industry came together on Thursday, 10th November 2022 to celebrate the sector at the 8th Annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards. The event, which was held at Liverpool Cathedral, was the biggest and most high-profile yet, with some 600 guests present drawn from across the UK and beyond. Preparations for the awards saw over 100 individual applications on behalf of more than 50 different businesses and organ...
Peel Ports Group (PPG) has announced it is launching a new ship-to-ship (STS) fuel transfer service on the River Mersey in partnership with Stanlow Terminals Ltd. The STS Transfers will enable larger ships to transport products directly from Tranmere to a wide range of international destinations. The new service will significantly save time and lower costs, allowing the import and export of much larger cargos than previously possible. New ship-to-ship (STS) fuel transfer service Previously, l...
Almost 600 workers at the Port of Liverpool are on their third walkout in a row over pay and Mersey Maritime CEO Chris Shirling-Rooke fears the dispute will drive away shipping lines. Tony McDonough reports. Big shipping lines could leave the Port of Liverpool for good if the current pay dispute is not resolved quickly. That is the warning from Chris Shirling-Rooke, chief executive of industry body Mersey Maritime, who fears long-term danger not just to the port itself but the wider Liverpool c...
A new life jacket that will increase survival time in cold water has been developed jointly by one of the UK’s largest port operators and a specialist safety supplier. The personal floatation device has been two years in the making, filling a gap in the market for marine pilots, and could be rolled out to other workers in water-based roles. Peel Ports Group – working in partnership with Mullion Survival Technology, a producer of marine safety equipment – developed the jacket a...
The first-ever direct container service connecting China and Scotland has berthed at Greenock Ocean Terminal after its maiden voyage – as it gets set to transport over one million bottles of whisky to the Far East. The new east and west bound freight route from Ningbo, China, arrived for the first time at Scotland’s deepest container terminal on Saturday morning at 9.35 am. Partnership and service The service – a partnership between KC Liner Agencies, DKT Allseas and China X...
The Port of Heysham, part of leading port operator - Peel Ports Group, has reduced the carbon emissions of its landside plant, equipment and vehicles by up to 90%, in what is believed to be a first for any UK port. The port has confirmed all its vehicles, plant equipment, forklift trucks, tug masters and ancillary equipment are now operating on either electricity or Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO). Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) While using 100% renewable electricity is the ultimate goal...
London Medway, part of Peel Ports Group, has seen its commitment to continuous environmental improvement recognised by obtaining the internationally renowned ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management certification. The endorsement follows on from an extensive company-wide audit by the British Standards Institute (BSI) and endorses London Medway’s focus and ability in managing and achieving its environmental credentials. Third certification by the BSI The ISO 14001 represents London Medway...
London Medway, part of the Peel Ports Group, has reported a substantial increase in trade on its unaccompanied freight service between the UK and France in recent weeks amid ongoing Dover delays. The cross-channel service, which is run by DFDS, has witnessed a 34 percent increase in units in the last fortnight as congestion issues continue to plague South East ports. The rise in demand for the service, between Sheerness and Calais, has seen individual vessels recently carrying more than 200 uni...
Peel Ports Group has announced plans for commercial development at Birkenhead Docks, in collaboration with the specialist manufacturer, Finsa UK. The joint venture, worth more than £ 12 million, will see the creation of contemporary logistics space at a new quayside terminal on the West Float, which will encourage further investment into the local area. Plans for the 6.5-acre development will facilitate Finsa UK’s business growth and enable it to centralise its UK operations to...
Certas Energy, working in partnership with Peel Ports Group, recently launched Shell GTL Fuel, at their new 24-hours HGV refuelling site, located at the Port of Liverpool, in the United Kingdom (UK). Borchard Lines Ltd, who have been operating liner shipping services since 1933, are the first company, at the Port of Liverpool, to trial Shell GTL Fuel, in two of their fleet vehicles. Shell GTL Fuel Shell GTL Fuel is a liquid fuel that is a cleaner burning alternative to diesel. Shell GTL Fuel...