London Container Terminal welcomes weekly express reefer container service direct from Morocco, as Samskip consolidate its Thames operation

Declan BarbourForth Ports, Port of Tilbury

This week, the London Container Terminal (LCT) in Tilbury welcomed a new dedicated reefer* container service bringing fresh food directly into the UK from Morocco.

The weekly Samskip service commenced this week when the Samskip Toubkal made its first call at LCT with its cargo of fresh produce, including tomatoes and citrus fruit headed for the UK’s supermarkets.
Samskip’s Moroccan Reefer Service is a weekly shortsea container route connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with Tilbury and also the Netherlands. The service is the only container service on the market fast enough to carry fresh vegetables and offers an 80% CO₂ reduction compared to road transportation.

Ross Carlin, Executive Director of Finance

Caledonia Housing Association appoints new Executive Director of Finance

Zach O’DonnellCaledonia Housing Association

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has welcomed Ross Carlin as Executive Director of Finance.

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has welcomed Ross Carlin as Executive Director of Finance. Ross will lead the development of CHA’s financial and treasury management strategy ensuring long term sustainability, while also overseeing IT and business improvement functions, driving growth, innovation and transformation across the organisation.

Caledonia Housing Group’s first ESG report demonstrates progress towards net zero and social impact objectives

Zach O’DonnellCaledonia Housing Association

Caledonia Housing Group has published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, marking a major milestone in its journey towards a sustainable and socially responsible future. Aligned with the Sustainability Reporting Standard (SRS) for Social Housing, the report outlines how Caledonia is embedding ESG principles across all areas of the business – from investment decisions and development programmes to community engagement and climate action.

Homelessness charity based in Edinburgh appoints new Chair

Declan BarbourRowan Alba

Rowan Alba, the Edinburgh-based charity that tackles homelessness, has appointed a new Chair at its AGM yesterday.Calum Wilson, a former energy industry expert, has stepped up from his role on the board, where he has been a member for more than two years, to take on the role.

Inch Cape’s first XXL monopiles land in Port of Leith

Declan BarbourGeneral News

The first shipment of XXL monopile foundations* for Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm has arrived in the Port of Leith marking the start of a new phase of offshore construction for the project and a new era for the recently completed Forth Ports’ renewables hub.

The 1.1 gigawatt (GW) Inch Cape will be the first to use the transformed port facility, where the components for all the project’s 72 foundations will be off loaded, marshalled, stored and then loaded out for installation after completion works.

Scotland’s Climate Week: Leading the way

Declan BarbourGeneral News, Spreng Thomson

Scotland’s Climate Week is an annual campaign celebrating the positive climate actions being taken across Scotland. It emphasises the need for change and inspires individuals, communities and organisations to take meaningful steps towards implementing those changes.

Forth Green Freeport appoints delivery team

Declan BarbourForth Green Freeport

The Forth Green Freeport (FGF) announces the appointment of its expert team who will deliver the ambitious vision to attract investors and bring major economic benefits for Scotland while ensuring a high level of governance and adherence to the FGF’s Fair Work and Net Zero charters.