All PD Ports articles
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NewsPD Ports invests in crane simulator
The UK’s PD Ports has invested GBP400,000 (USD485,566) in a crane simulator at Tees Dock that can recreate high-risk scenarios.
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NewsUK ports on path to sustainability
UK-based port operators are committing to sustainability goals and investing in greener handling equipment.
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NewsPD Ports strengthens leadership team
The UK’s PD Ports has appointed Liz Law as its chief financial officer (cfo) and Andrew Crowe as its chief commercial officer (coo), along with additional changes to its executive leadership.
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NewsDigitalisation at Teeside
The UK’s PD Ports is accelerating the pace of digitalisation at its location in Teesport, as it aims to develop the gateway into a ‘smarter port’.
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NewsUK ports make freeport commitment
Many of the UK’s largest port operators have made a collective commitment to maintaining high standards of sustainability and security in UK freeports.
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NewsFree ports bidding process opens
The UK government has published its free ports bidding prospectus. Port owners and operators have welcomed the news, although concerns have been raised over the short time frame in which to react.
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NewsThe UK’s green ambitions: A wind energy boost or hot air?
At the Conservative Party conference, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged GBP160 million (USD206 million) to upgrade ports and factories across the country that manufacture the next generation of wind turbines, vowing to make the coronavirus pandemic a catalyst for green growth.
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NewsTunnel segments move through Middlesbrough
AV Dawson’s port of Middlesbrough facilities in the UK has worked with Bertling Logistics and construction company Strabag to import tunnel segments for Anglo American’s Woodsmith project on the North Yorkshire Moors.
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NewsUK launches consultation of free ports
The UK is moving ahead with plans to establish up to ten free ports (also known as free-trade zones) in a bid to unlock post-Brexit opportunities and support logistics supply chains.
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NewsUK ports invest to support key verticals
Several of the UK’s ports are gearing up to support vital industries such as offshore wind energy, automotive handling and steel.
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NewsPD Ports secures deal with Cargow
The UK’s PD Ports has secured a deal with Cargow that will see the Dutch shipping line operate a bi-weekly connection to Teesport.
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NewsHammond steps up at UKMPG
The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has appointed Charles Hammond, chief executive of Forth Ports, as chair of its board.
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NewsBroekman connects A2B
A2B-online has launched a shortsea service from the Broekman Distriport terminal in Rotterdam to PD Ports in Teesport, UK.
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Northern UK ports join forces
July 1 - PD Ports has signed an agreement with other major ports across the north of the UK, forming a collaboration to ensure its unified voice is heard by government to improve freight and transport links across the region.
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PD Ports puts new quay to use
June 15 - PD Ports has welcomed the wind turbine installation vessel, Pacific Orca, and heavy lift ship, Jumbo Javelin, to its newly developed quay at Teesport, UK.
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PD Ports opens breakbulk quay
May 27 - UK port operator PD Ports has declared its 550 m deepwater quay at Teesport open for business following a GBP35 million (USD51.2 million) redevelopment project.
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AAL and Peter Döhle line up
March 10 - AAL and Peter Döhle (PD) have launched a new joint semi-liner service connecting Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
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PD Ports appoints duo
March 3 - PD Ports has appointed Michael Parker as business development manager, and Alfred van Wyk as general manager, business development.
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PD Ports on right track
February 25 - PD Ports says that it will handle the majority of Hitachi Transport System Europe's (HTSE) railcar imports destined for Hitachi's new rail vehicle manufacturing facility (RVMF) in Newton Aycliffe, UK.
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Merryweather arrives at PD Ports
November 13 - PD Ports has welcomed a new general manager for business development, Roy Merryweather, as part of plans to generate new business in the company's bulk handling operations at Teesport, UK.