ABP Looks North for Growth

01 Jul 2004

The Associated British Ports Holdings PLC (ABP) trading statement for the six months ending 30 June 2004 have shown turnover from core UK ports and transport activities on schedule growth of at least 4% and underlying operating profit for the same period expected to grow by 2%. 

Money Matters in Dover's Plan

01 Jul 2004

Consultant High-Point Rendel has been appointed by Dover Harbour Board to conduct the economic and financial component of a Master Plan outlining the Port's future for the coming 30 years. 

There's Never Been a Better Time to Know Your Limitations

01 Jul 2004

Significant changes to the law governing limitation of liability have occurred as of 13 May 2004, writes Charles Hattersley, a partner in the Plymouth UK based maritime and international trade firm Foot Antsey Sargent. On that date the 1996 protocol to the London Limitation Convention of 1967 came into force, having been ratified by 10 countries. 

ISPS Ship Warden Boom

01 Jul 2004

In the run up to the introduction of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code on the first of this month, Aberdeen UK based ships agents and freight forwarders Seletar Shipping has employed 20 new members of staff to man its Ships Warden System (SWS) and looks set to recruit a further 10 as a result of increased demand for the service.