The British Ports Association has welcomed new measures in the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy that recognise ports as a key part of the national economy.
The launch marks the arrival of the first in a fleet of thirty units developed with rolling stock manufacturer Stadler and leasing partner Beacon Rail.
The latest UK port freight statistics show a modest rise in overall tonnage and unitised traffic through major ports for Q1 2025, but the longer-term picture remains constrained.
With the Shore Power Summit heading for Rotterdam in November, all eyes are on how the sector can meet the demand for cleaner energy today, while preparing for the grid infrastructure of tomorrow.
Described as one of the largest private 5G deployments in the UK, the network enables fast, secure, and reliable communications to support both conventional and autonomous port operations.