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Freight company AGI takes bigger Derby offices
Offices
3,776 sq ft office is three times the size of its previous Cardinal Square base
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Somerset storage and distribution business bought by European firm
Deals
J R Harding & Sons has been bought by Dutch company CubeCold Europe
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Work starts on 200 acre Derbyshire warehouse park which could one day create 4,000 jobs
Construction
New Stanton Park has outline planning for a industrial/warehouse units ranging from 11,000 sq ft up to 1m sq ft
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New container shipping service connects Hull to Latvia and Finland
Maritime
Samskip launches new weekly sailing with Associated British Ports
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Falmouth Harbour reports record cruise season
Maritime
Bosses at the harbour said the cruise traffic had provided ‘a welcome boost’ for local businesses
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Logistics giant Wincanton reports drop in half-year profit and revenue
Company Results
Bosses at the Wiltshire-based firm cited ‘persistent inflationary pressure, elevated interest rates and weakened consumer confidence’
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O’Brien Contractors wins its third contract on £800m Nottingham Fairham development
Construction
Contract covers the fourth stage of the £100m infrastructure improvements to the 606-acre site
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East Midlands Airport to hold ‘speed dating’ business event to match local firms with clients
SMEs
Businesses can register now for the inaugural ‘Meet the Buyers’ event on January 25, 2024
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Port of Immingham expansion puts ABP on track for open storage growth
Deals
Deal done between Humber port operator and DB Cargo º£½ÇÊÓƵ for 16-acre sidings site
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Safety giant Arco turns to FedEx to deliver again
Logistics
Fifth generation Hull family firm has worked with US multinational since 2009
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Alstom signs £830m, 8-year extension to its CrossCountry cleaning and maintenance contract
Transport
Deal covers 200km-an-hour inter-city Voyagers, which have served passengers across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ for more than 20 years
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Boston Energy helps Dogger Bank hit first power in largest project yet for wind farm specialist
Energy
Key milestone prompts acknowledgement at scale of feat as Beverley team nets equity investor after decade of delivery
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Humber Freeport invests almost £25m in seven key economy-boosting projects around the Energy Estuary
freeports
Seed capital provided by government has been allocated in early action by new organisation with hundreds of jobs eyed
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Logistics firm Wincanton welcomes new senior independent director
Appointments
The Wiltshire-based supply chain manager previously announced changes to its board of directors in May 2023
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Offshore wind firms form strategic alliance to offer one-stop shop for operations and maintenance
Energy
Strong Humber role with Grimsby the leading º£½ÇÊÓƵ cluster as GEV and Rix join RES in partnership
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Rise of the machines: Orsted deploys huge drones on Humber's world-leading wind farms
Energy
Hornsea One trial sees 58kg machine capable of lifting 68kg load operated from service operation vessels out at sea
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Sunak told to get his act together and set date for Midland Mainline electrification
Transport
‘If we’re not proceeding with high-speed rail then we must upgrade our existing infrastructure as a matter of urgency’
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Clugston Distribution sees strong revenue acceleration through Covid 'catching-up' period
Company Results
Scunthorpe trucking firm invests to strengthen the infrastructure of the business after high growth period
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Shipyards A&P Group and Cammell Laird join forces to become 'true global entity'
Maritime
The two companies have been combined to create umbrella business APCL Group Ltd
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MMS delivers new vessel to clean up waterways and act as the tractor of the sea for fish farmers
Maritime
MD Rob Langton felt a call to action from increasing plastic pollution of the seas and oceans
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Port of Tyne turns to gamers in bid to support its long term business ambitions
Technology
A hackathon event will see teams develop basic, 2D games that help engage staff with the Ports strategy
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Multi-million-pound plans put the Pembroke Port at the heart of the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's floating offshore windfarm sector
Climate Agenda
The Port of Milford Haven has made a funding bid to the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government's Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme
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Belfast International Airport £100 million five-year investment plan launches
Northern Ireland
The new ultra-modern facility will remove the need for passengers to remove liquids from bags going through security
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Welsh Government announces £40m funding for Holyhead Breakwater refurbishment
Welsh Government
The funding is made up of a £20m loan and a £20m grant and includes support from the º£½ÇÊÓƵ Government
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WaitroseWaitrose opens huge distribution centre near Bristol as it plans more store launchesThe logistics hub in Avonmouth is the retailer's first in the region
Former Bristol and Cornwall Airport boss appointed director of Guernsey Ports
Appointments
Richard Thomasson will oversee day-to-day airport operations and help guide the organisation's long-term strategy
Port of Tyne reports big increase in revenues as cargoes rocket
North East
The port welcomed a record number of cruise ships and handled more than million more tonnes of cargo in 2024
Mersey Ferry Royal Daffodil hits 'significant milestone' as new images show progress on new vessel
North West
The £26m vessel is due to take to the water in 2026
Wincanton losses double after decision on GXO takeover is delayed
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The Wiltshire-headquartered business slipped into the red for the first time in more than 20 years
DealsDemolition firm Thompsons of Prudhoe acquired by Yorkshire firm Ashcourt GroupThe historic firm dates back to the 1940s and has been run by the family of its founders until now
Blackrow Group joins forces with OLG as part of £75m strategic partnership
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The two engineering companies are set to supercharge industrial growth across the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Racing simulator company used by F1 and Ferrari secures €10.7m export contract
Deals
Dynisma's systems allow automotive manufacturers to virtually test and develop vehicles
Rejection for new rail service connecting North Wales with West Midlands and London
Transport
Government regulator throws out plans which would have increased services to the capital from stations in the West Midlands
ELO's Jeff Lynne: The lad from Birmingham who reunited The Beatles
Retail & Consumer
Electric Light Orchestra legend Jeff Lynne returns to Birmingham to take his place on Broad Street's Walk of Stars. Paul Cole asks about his place in history
DealsRacing simulator company used by F1 and Ferrari secures €10.7m export contractDynisma's systems allow automotive manufacturers to virtually test and develop vehicles
Co-op movement is one of the North West’s ‘biggest exports’: Greater Manchester hosts global celebration
The Co-operative
Global delegates marking UN International Year of Co-operatives 2025 visit Rochdale and FC United
Work on º£½ÇÊÓƵ's £1bn Golden Valley Development to start this year after 'milestone' reached
Technology
The government-backed scheme includes a new cyber innovation centre and hundreds of homes
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group tightens grip on Hugo Boss after 32% stake hike
By City AM
Hugo Boss has hit back at Frasers Group after the Mike Ashley-controlled retail empire said it does not agree with the German fashion giant's dividend policy
Bid to bring empty shopping arcade and nightclub back to life - with 'concern' about £1.2million property price
North West
The former Heritage Arcade, Rawtenstall, has been empty for around 25 years