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 …
Shaping conversations across key markets – Forth Ports launches official podcast, ‘The ForthCast’
Forth Ports has today (25th February) launched its official podcast, The ForthCast.
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.
Maritime Minister visits Port of Tilbury to see major expansion plans and Thames Freeport opportunities
The Port of Tilbury welcomed the Maritime Minister, Mike Kane MP today (6 February) for a briefing and tour of the UK’s fastest growing port, where, through significant private investment, the port is developing plans to further expand within the Thames Freeport land area to support their major markets. The Port of Tilbury is working on plans on a 100 …
Port of Tilbury invests in LHM 550 mobile harbour crane for operational expansion
The Port of Tilbury has expanded its fleet with its third LHM 550 mobile harbour crane from Liebherr Great Britain. The multifunctional crane has been acquired to support the growing operations of London’s major Port, including Aggregate Industries’ new cement grinding manufacturing facility and import terminal. The crane arrived on 18th January via the Baltic Sea fully assembled on the …
Forth Ports submits plans for next phase of Harbour 31 as part of the continued regeneration of Leith
Forth Ports has submitted Detailed Planning Consent and Listed Building Consent to The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for phase two of Harbour 31, known as ‘The Dry Dock at Harbour 31’, an exciting creative and commercial hub on land to the south east of Edinburgh Dock within the Port of Leith. The Dry Dock at Harbour 31 development is …
Port of Rosyth’s agri-hub multimillion pound investment in haulage equipment
Scotland’s largest agricultural products hub (“agri-hub”) at the Port of Rosyth has made a further major investment in specialist haulage equipment to support the large tonnage of bulk cargos the port handles each year. The multimillion-pound investment sees the delivery of 10 tractors and 13 trailers which will primarily support the bulk cargo import work with agri feed specialist Cefetra. …
Forth Ports announces £50 million investment in Leith having secured gamechanger contract with Inch Cape
Forth Ports, the UK’s third largest port operator, announces today (12 December 2024) a £50 million private investment in infrastructure at the Port of Leith having secured its largest ever offshore wind contract, the delivery of the 1.1 gigawatt (GW) Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm.
Forth Ports Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Forth Ports Limited, the UK’s third largest ports group, has appointed Stuart MacGregor as Chief Financial Officer and as a member of the Group’s main board.
Forth Ports Achieves Prestigious Silver Accreditation of The 5% Club
Forth Ports announces that, following a rigorous review across their business, the group has been awarded the Silver accredited membership of The 5% Club*. This accolade highlights the business’ strong commitment to early career employees through “earn & learn” initiatives including apprenticeships, graduate opportunities and sponsored student placements.
Scottish Secretary visits Scotland’s first purpose built renewables hub at Port of Dundee
The Secretary of State for Scotland, Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, toured Scotland’s first purpose built offshore wind marshalling facility at the Port of Dundee.