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No nationalisation for rail freight in UK

Simon Walton
August 27, 2024
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Britain’s new government, led by the left-wing Labour Party, has committed to nationalising the railways in Great Britain. There have been nationalisations of Britain’s railways…

Milford Haven modelled for predictive capacity planning

Simon Walton
August 27, 2024
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A predictive software tool is being developed to optimise traffic and facility management at the Port of Milford Haven by analysing usage forecasts.

Carbon capture means big gains for modest UK port

Simon Walton
August 26, 2024
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A UK engineering consultancy is assessing a multi-billion pound carbon capture and shipping hub project in South West England.

UK rail freight supports Bristol carbon capture project

Simon Walton
August 26, 2024
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Delivering CO2 into a modest UK port could mean big gains for rail freight. A new study is examining the prospects for turning Bristol’s Avonmouth…

Insurers Marsh launch multi-million dollar cover for port blockage incidents

Simon Walton
August 23, 2024
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An insurance package worth up to US$ 50 million has been brought to the market by Marsh, available to shipping ports and terminals around the world.

Drax, model power station, going for gold

Simon Walton
August 21, 2024
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A golden train for a golden anniversary. Drax power station complex in Yorkshire, England, is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. Once powered by black gold –…

MSC Britannia service arrives in Liverpool

Simon Walton
August 20, 2024
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The first run of a new dedicated shipping route between Shanghai and Liverpool has reached the UK amid much fanfare.

Fleet of ports benefit from Connecting Europe Facility

Simon Walton
August 20, 2024
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The latest round of funding from an EU transport infrastructure initiative will benefit a score of ports around Europe.

Fleet of ports benefit from Connecting Europe Facility

Simon Walton
August 20, 2024
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The latest round of funding from an EU transport infrastructure initiative will benefit a score of ports around Europe.

Fleet of ports benefit from Connecting Europe Facility

Simon Walton
August 20, 2024
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The latest round of funding from an EU transport infrastructure initiative will benefit a score of ports around Europe.