Rapidly spreading system alerts, drive forward standards for safety at sea Scottish salmon farm Loch Duart has introduced a new person overboard (POB) system, ensuring even greater safety for all its team who work at sea. The system, which leads the way in the aquaculture sector, is an industry first for Loch Duart which has sea sites off the coast …
Ambitious renewable energy hub plans unveiled for the Port of Leith
£40million private investment will underpin Scotland’s economic recovery and energy transition plans Forth Ports today (25th May, 2021) unveils ambitious proposals for the creation of Scotland’s largest and best located renewable energy hub on a 175 acre site at the Port of Leith – supporting Scotland’s economic recovery and energy transition plans and the achievement of Scotland’s net zero carbon …
UK Paper Hub secures SCA as a major new customer
SCA, Europe’s largest private forest owner and producer of wood products, packaging paper, pulp and renewable energy, will return on a long-term deal to market leading UK Paper Hub* located at London’s major port, the Port of Tilbury. The 50-acre facility on the Thames will become SCA’s primary UK logistics hub for the import of packaging materials to supply their …
Arcus establishes an Advisory Council to support strategy, performance, change and growth in its portfolio companies
Arcus Infrastructure Partners (“Arcus”) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Arcus Advisory Council (the “Advisory Council”). The Advisory Council has been established to further strengthen Arcus’ asset management capabilities by providing strategic insight and guidance to the Arcus team as it manages portfolio companies during the investment lifecycle.
Forth Ports strengthens management team with two senior appointments
Forth Ports, the UK’s third largest ports group, has appointed a new Group HR Manager and Group Financial Controller at an important time for the business which continues to invest significantly in its infrastructure, people and skills across its UK operations.
Bullet Express equipped to go the extra miles
Bullet Express, the Glasgow-based international logistics, transport and storage company, has installed 3.5 miles of pallet racking in its new 30,000 sq.ft. storage logistics facility in the city.
HALO Kilmarnock shines as a beacon of hope during Mental Health Awareness Week
The HALO Kilmarnock is being officially illuminated bright green this week as a beacon of hope for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Macfarlane Group PLC – AGM Trading Update & Board Changes
Macfarlane Group PLC publishes its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) Statement and trading update covering 2021 to date.
Fisheries Trust sea lice auditing set to bring even greater transparency for Loch Duart salmon farms
Scottish salmon farm Loch Duart has agreed a programme with the West Sutherland Fisheries Trust (WSFT) for the monitoring and auditing of its weekly sea lice count activities and the resulting data.
Kilmarnock bus driver runs 600 miles of local bus routes in charity fundraiser
A Stagecoach driver based in Kilmarnock living with a congenital heart condition has physically run over 600 miles across local bus routes to raise £2,000 for charity. Stuart Burnett-Burt, a Stagecoach West Scotland driver based at Kilmarnock Bus Station, has been running the routes across his local town, throughout Irvine and all the way to Glasgow to raise money for …
NnG, Saipem and InfraStrata announce major contract for Harland & Wolff creating around 290 jobs
Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Limited (jointly owned by EDF Renewables and ESB), its tier one service provider, Saipem, and InfraStrata, owner of Harland & Wolff, jointly announce that a contract has been signed for Harland & Wolff to carry out the fabrication and load-out of eight of the project’s wind turbine generator (WTG) foundation jackets.
Tarmac and Forth Ports sign long-term agreement to create the UK’s largest construction materials terminal at Tilbury2
Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable construction solutions business, has committed to a 25-year partnership with the Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest-growing port, to build the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal. The long-term agreement follows a £250 million pound investment made by Forth Ports at Tilbury2, the UK’s newest port. The facility is a purpose-built aggregate processing and manufacturing facility, …