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Liverpool2 expansion set for summer completion

Peel Ports Group took delivery of five more cantilever rail-mounted gantry (CRMG) cranes on 7 January, as part of the next phase of growth at its Liverpool2, deep-water container terminal. The new cranes are the first of two deliveries in 2021, which will complete the set of 22 CRMG cranes as part of the £400 million Liverpool2 project. Once completed, the £400m container terminal will be capable of handling the largest ... [+]

Liverpool hits monthly record in October

Peel Ports says that quayside and landside throughput in October at its Liverpool container terminals exceeded all previous figures on record, with year on year growth of 12%. It also managed to reduce the length of time trucks are spending at the port with the average turnaround time now consistently ... [+]

South’s loss is Liverpool’s gain

Retailer B&M has increased its cargo into Liverpool by 30% following delays in southern ports and, after completing a successful trial the company will now ship 80% of its stock via the port. Head of supply chain Jerome Wildsmith, said: “Over the past few years, we have strengthened our relationship with ... [+]