Mersey Ports planning new terminal
Mersey Ports is reported to have completed a feasibility study into plans for a terminal to accommodate the world’ s biggest post-Panamax ships. Surveys and engineering studies have been carried out as well as financial estimates that put the cost of the scheme at £ 100m. The studies were completed by the end of April and the board now intends to discuss the way forward.
The port believes that the new terminal would give it the ability to attract business from areas such as India, Pakistan and the Far East and could double overall container capacity.
The plan forms part of a vision of an ‘Ocean gateway masterplan’, with the region accessible to world markets through ports and airports. It will also be a key driver of new jobs, investment, development and environmental improvements. The new ‘super port’ would double capacity and at the same time take 800,000 vehicle movements off the roads.
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