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Port of Sheerness chief executive Mark Whitworth said he was “100% committed” to finding a replacement customer following the decision by Vestas not to locate a major wind turbine manufacturing facility there. He described the Peel Ports-owned facility in north Kent as “absolutely tailor-made” for major renewables manufacturing.
Whitworth said: “Everyone involved is bitterly disappointed, but our aim of delivering a world-class renewables manufacturing operation at Sheerness is very much alive. ...
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No less than 39 teams of hillwalking enthusiasts tackled three of the UK's highest peaks last weekend and pledged an amazing US$660,000 for Sailors' Society as a result.
The hillwalkers sprinted, strode and sauntered up, and down, the paths of Ben Nevis (1,344 metres), Helvellyn (950 metres) and Snowdon (1,085 metres) during the fifth Three ...
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A passion for motorbikes has turned into a lucrative business for Essex-based forwarder Claridon. Some 15 years ago, directors Chris Scott and Tim Cleary – both avid Harley-Davidson enthusiasts – approached the Harley Owners Club suggesting they offer a shipping service for worldwide enthusiasts wanting to bring their bikes to ...
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London Gateway port is holding a jobs fair on Saturday 14 July.
London Gateway plans to add 200 new staff to its existing 50-strong team in the coming months. Vacancies are a mixture of manual, semi-skilled, skilled, supervisory and management roles including lashers, quay crane drivers, electricians, mechanics, IT professionals, HR ...
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DB Schenker has become the first rail operator to sign an agreement to operate services to and from the new London Gateway port, when it opens towards the end of next year. The German-owned rail operator, which already has a range of services at other UK maritime gateways, will initially ...
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DB Schenker Rail UK has appointed David Cross as customer service manager for its Logistics segment. His role is to further improve DB Schenker Rail's performance and help make further inroads in increasing the market share of rail in the retail and intermodal sectors.
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Knights of Old have invested in two Palletforce-branded ‘super trailers’ as part of a government trial to spur economic growth, reduce lorry miles and cut air pollution.
The two trailers will be used as part of Knights of Old’s operations with Palletforce and will begin service this week – one based ...
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Volga-Dnepr Airlines has added a fifth new IL-76TD-90VD cargo aircraft to its fleet. The modernised 50-tonne capacity plane made its first commercial flight in June. It meets all current and future ICAO standards and can operate globally without any limitations.
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PD Ports chief executive officer David Robinson has been appointed a regional ambassador by The Prince of Wales - in recognition of his help to improve the skills and aspirations of young people on Tees side. The Awards for Excellence, run by the Prince of Wales’ charity Business in the Community, ...
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Cardiff Freightliner technician Paul Driscoll has nominated Blood Bike Wales as the recipient of a £1000 donation from the company - the first of this year’s Employee Charity Nomination Scheme donations. Blood Bikes Wales provides an out-of-hours courier service for the NHS for items such as blood, tissue samples and ...
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