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Thursday, 02 July 2015

Daily Post (North Wales)

• AM calls for giant cruise ship dock to be developed at Holyhead port Plea comes weeks after a giant cruise ship carrying 2,500 passengers was turned away from Anglesey because current jetty isn't suitable for use in high winds            

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• New shipping minister hails ‘innovative’ Port of TyneThe Government’s new shipping supremo has made South Tyneside his first port of call. Ports and Shipping Minister, Robert Goodwill MP, paid his first official visit to the UK port by dropping in at the Port of Tyne, in South Shields, on Thursday. While on a tour of the 600 acre estate, the Minister learned about developments at the port, such as the rapid progress that is being made on a £25 million investment project The Port is currently investing in the construction and refurbishment of 329 metres of quays, which comprises a 125 metre extension to the existing Riverside Quay ...
• New cruise terminal and riverside berth confirmed for Hull portA cruise terminal and riverside berth have been confirmed as part of plans to transform Hull, the city council has said. Cabinet members approved a decision to find a private sector developer for the project. The new terminal and riverside berth