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New cranes to give Liverpool a lift – updated

Peel Ports has invested in two new Liehberr ship-to-shore container cranes to support growth in intra-European trade and North America con ro carrier Atlantic Container Line (ACL) in Liverpool. They will increase the number of cranes at the Seaforth terminal and berth productivity while increasing height and reach capabilities. ACL is Liverpool’s longest-serving container carrier and, in 2019, signed a 15-year contract extension agreement with Peel Ports. ACL’s current generation of vessel ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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 ... [+]

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