Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging and growing in Europe, today (9 July 2025) launches its 10th annual unboxing* survey, which for a decade has enabled consumers to unpack their experiences and provide feedback on the packaging used by the UK’s online retailers.
Macfarlane Packaging announces awards for valued suppliers across the business
Macfarlane Packaging, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed the winner of its Supplier of the Year for 2024 is Board 24, the UK’s largest independent sheet feeder. In a change for its 2024 awards, Macfarlane Packaging has also introduced three new award categories in addition to the Supplier of the Year, …
Port of Tilbury celebrates Windrush Day with film commission
To mark National Windrush Day 2025, the Port of Tilbury has today (20 June) released a commissioned film which takes a retrospective look at celebratory events hosted by the port, the Tilbury on the Thames Trust, and the local community and the legacy they have helped to create.
77 years ago on the 22 June 1948, the port played a significant role for the Windrush generation as it was their first arrival point into the UK after a long voyage on board the Empire Windrush from the Caribbean. When she docked, a generation of people were able to move through the Cruise Terminal on Tilbury’s riverside to start their new life in the UK.
Kelso Pharma builds for future growth with appointment of life sciences leader as Chief Operating Officer
Kelso Pharma, the growing UK-based specialty pharmaceuticals business, has appointed life sciences leader, Dr. Bee Koen Low, as its first Chief Operating Officer.
Forth Ports Chair Succession
Forth Ports Limited announces that its Chair, Lord Smith of Kelvin, is retiring from his role at the company and is being succeeded by Robin Watson CBE.
Port of Dundee bids farewell to NnG as project’s final offshore wind turbine blades leave the port
The Brave Tern offshore wind installation vessel sailed down the Tay from the Port of Dundee on Friday on its way to the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm for the last time, signalling the successful completion of the port’s role in the construction phase of the project.
NnG completes installation of its final wind turbine
The Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm (NnG) has reached another significant milestone with the completion of the installation of its final wind turbine in the early hours of this morning (Monday 7thApril 2025). The project is due to be fully operational this summer after the next stage of commissioning has been completed. NnG is located 15.5 km off the …
Stagecoach announces a new partnership with the Scottish Grand National
Stagecoach West Scotland is pleased to announce a partnership with Ayr Racecourse, making the company the official transport provider of the Coral Scottish Grand National. It will now be easier than ever for racegoers to attend Scotland’s biggest horse racing event on Saturday 12th April 2025 using the bus. This comes after a successful trial at the Ayr Gold Cup …
World’s First Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator Showcased at the Port of Leith today
Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, together with project partners Forth Ports, Targe Towing, Logan Energy, PlusZero and Waterwhelm, today (13 March) showcased the world’s first Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator that uses clean, green hydrogen energy to reduce carbon emissions from vessels when berthed in port. The project integrates innovative water treatment, waste heat utilisation and hydrogen production to provide clean …
Grand Day Out – Stagecoach partner with Ayr United Football Club to visit Hampden Park
On Tuesday, 18th February 2025, Stagecoach West Scotland, in partnership with Ayr United Football Club (AUFC) filled a bus full of members of the club’s walking football group for a ‘Grand Day Out’ to Hampden Park for a tour of the stadium and to visit the Scottish Football Museum. The group departed from Ayr Bus Station and travelled to Hampden …
Forth Ports strengthens Exec Board with appointment of two Regional Directors
Forth Ports Limited, the UK ports group with eight ports on the UK’s strategic estuaries – the Thames, the Forth and the Tay – announces the promotion of David Webster and Derek Knox to newly created Regional Director roles. To enhance the growing business and drive Forth Ports’ long-term success across the UK, they will join the group’s Executive Board …
Forth Ports celebrates apprentice achievements as it offers 20 new early career roles across the group
Forth Ports hosted celebration events in Scotland and in Tilbury to recognise the achievements of their talented apprentices, recognising the value they contribute to the business, and acknowledge the skills they have developed throughout their journey.