Following a full refurbishment by Forth Ports, the Category A Listed Victoria Swing Bridge located at the Port of Leith, was officially reopened at the weekend with a walk over procession and a colourful community flag parade.
Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship arrives into the Forth on her maiden visit
Forth Ports tugs welcomed Cunard’s new cruise ship, the Queen Anne, into the River Forth on Sunday 26th May 2024.
Port of Tilbury kicks off the summer with local performers at busy open day
The Port of Tilbury’s community Open Day, held on Saturday 11th May was a great success with local performers, market stalls and red bus port tours.
Capital Cruising begins busiest ever cruise season across their Scottish ports
The busiest season ever for Forth Ports’ Capital Cruising business, kicks off this month. A record bursting 161 cruise calls are booked in this season calling across Scotland’s east coast, carrying an estimated 235,000 passengers who will be visiting Edinburgh, Fife and Dundee during 2024.
Forth Ports submits plans for exciting development at Harbour 31 as the regeneration of Leith continues
Forth Ports has submitted an application for Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) to The City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for Harbour 31, an exciting new housing, commercial and retail development on a 4.7 acre waterfront site at The Port of Leith.
Scottish Secretary visits Scotland’s largest renewables hub at Port of Leith
The Secretary of State for Scotland, The Rt. Hon. Alister Jack MP, toured the nation’s largest renewables hub at the Port of Leith.
Port of Grangemouth welcomes Fiona Hyslop MSP to the busy freight hub
Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, was welcomed to Scotland’s key strategic freight hub at the Port of Grangemouth.
Forth Ports Chief Executive receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Edinburgh Chamber
One of Scotland’s most respected Chief Executives has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. Charles Hammond OBE.
Two new pilot boats to join the marine fleet working on the Rivers Forth and Tay.
Forth Ports, the UK’s third largest port group, has placed an order for two new pilot boats to join their fleet working on the Rivers Forth and Tay.
Port of Tilbury Police team all achieve advanced first response emergency care qualification
The Port of Tilbury Police team have all successfully completed and achieved a nationally recognised advanced first aid qualification for the first time. The Level 3 award in First Response Emergency Care is an intensive training course which builds on previous first aid training.
Port of Tilbury employees donate 100 Christmas presents to Thurrock’s Changing Pathways charity
Generous employees at the Port of Tilbury have donated around 100 gifts to Changing Pathways, just in time for Christmas.
Charles Hammond to step down as CEO of Forth Ports – Stuart Wallace announced as his successor
Forth Ports’ Group Chief Executive, Charles Hammond OBE, has decided to step down from his role leading the UK’s third largest ports group at the end of June 2024. His successor will be Stuart Wallace, who is currently the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
