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The Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit transferred a drilling platform to a 200-metre long cargo barge which passed under the Forth bridges.

The Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit transferred a drilling platform to a 200-metre long cargo barge which passed under the Forth bridges.

The Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit transferred a drilling platform to a 200-metre long cargo barge which passed under the Forth bridges.

The 382 metre long Allseas Pioneering Spirit transferred its huge cargo of a topside drilling platform onto a 200-metre long cargo barge called the Iron Lady in the Firth of Forth, Scotland.

Thames Freeport plan for 25,000 new jobs applauded by SELEP  |  Updated: 10:20, 04 March 2021 Rishi Sunaks announcement of a freeport serving the Thames Estuary has been warmly welcomed by the body promoting growth and jobs in the region. The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) described the Chancellors announcement during the Budget on Wednesday as "fantastic news" which would bring "much-welcomed jobs". The Thames Freeport was one of eight announced by the Chancellor One of eigh...

Green light - Tilbury to become a freeport A new freeport which is set to create 25,000 jobs in south Essex has been signed off by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. International port operator DP World and Forth Ports has won a bid to create a Thames Freeport with London Gateway, with the Thurrock-based Port of Tilbury and Ford’s Dagenham engine plant at its heart. Announcing a number freeports across the country, Mr Sunak said the special economic zones with different rules would “make it eas...

Green light - Tilbury to become a freeport A new freeport which is set to create 25,000 jobs in south Essex has been signed off by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. International port operator DP World and Forth Ports has won a bid to create a Thames Freeport with London Gateway, with the Thurrock-based Port of Tilbury and Ford’s Dagenham engine plant at its heart. Announcing a number freeports across the country, Mr Sunak said the special economic zones with different rules would “make it eas...

SEA rescuers have called on families and young people to be careful when visiting the coast during half term as winter conditions could put extra…

WALKERS are being warned to take care when visiting the coast during half-term.

BBC News Published image captionDP World London Gateway opened in November 2013 Two major ports on the Thames Estuary have joined forces in a bid to became a new "free port" area which bosses claim could spark jobs and investment. The Thames Freeport would include the ports of Tilbury and London Gateway, in Essex, as well Fords Dagenham plant further west. The government is looking to create 10 free ports across the UK and will announce its choices in March. Free port status would allow the are...