June 2024
Welcome to the new edition of the Port Direct newsletter, we hope you enjoy reading our latest containerised cargo news and updates.
MSC Launches Britannia: New Standalone Loop Connecting Asia To Liverpool
We are delighted to announce that MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company are launching a brand-new service – the Britannia – which will connect China/Vietnam directly to the Port of Liverpool.
A big thank you to all for supporting our port direct campaign. Without you this would not have been possible.
David Huck, Chief Operating Officer at Peel Ports Group said: “This is a true gamechanger for UK logistics, opening a world of possibilities for cargo owners and retailers across the country as the service will enable an improved and more sustainable flow of cargo - increasing supply chain efficiencies, while reducing lead times and landside carbon emissions.
2PUK - A new, two port strategy for the UK
2PUK – Discover how many retailers and cargo owners are now able to take advantage of a new north-south, two port of entry strategy for the UK.
Thanks to MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s new 'Britannia' service, launching in July this year, cargo will flow from China and Vietnam directly into Liverpool, at the heart of the north west.
Sustainability Company of the Year
We are delighted to have won the 'Sustainability Company of the Year' award at this year's Multimodal Exhibition.
The award helps to recognise and underpin the ambitious works we are undertaking to achieve our industry first goal of net zero port operations by 2040.
For more on our overall ESG & Sustainability commitments, click below.
The Second China International Supply Chain Expo
Peel Ports Group attended the Second China International Supply Chain Expo Roadshow in London, which complements this international event in Beijing in October.
The Expo is attended by over 250k people and has brand representation from Mercedes, Tesla, Astra Zenica who all want to showcase their latest innovations which enables collaboration with leading supply chains.
The focus this year is very much on carbon footprint. Many of these leading brands ship their component parts from many different places around the world placed further emphasis on shipping closer the end destination.