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Peel Ports Group's own statement welcomed the Department for Transport's revised National Policy Statement for Ports, which it says strengthens the presumption for approving development consent for major port infrastructure.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority's own results statement said total throughput rose 0.4% to 212.0 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, with its chief executive noting higher energy prices and market uncertainty.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges' own report stated cargo handling fell 2.4% in the first half of 2026, attributing part of the decline to resolved disruptions including a four-day nautical chain strike and a March oil spill at Deurganckdok.
Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.
HMRC's own policy paper set out plans to remove the GBP 135 customs duty relief for low value imports and introduce new data, payment and compliance requirements intended to improve control of import consignments.
Getlink's own traffic report said its truck shuttle service carried 100,485 lorries through the Channel Tunnel in June 2026, up 7% year on year, with close to 590,000 trucks moved since the start of the year.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges' own announcement confirmed the Flemish Government approved a draft project decision for its Left Bank Container Cluster, adding a second tidal dock to expand container capacity by seven million TEU.
Peel Ports says the Port of Liverpool recorded a 200% rise in fertiliser import enquiries as importers reassess routing amid global shipping instability, according to the operator's own newsroom.
Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.
DP World says two of Europe’s largest quay cranes arrived at Southampton as part of a £60m investment, with a further pair expected in 2026. The company says the work is intended to expand container-terminal capacity; check the original announcement for operating updates.
The Commission's own news article reported that its implementation dialogue brought industry and trade bodies together to discuss rollout of the EU Customs Data Hub and the Trust and Check regime under the agreed reform.
HMRC's own tax information note described new requirements for port operators to provide customs facilities, including off-site locations, alongside simplified declaration methods and updated interest rules for unpaid customs duties.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges board's own statement confirmed Rob Smeets, previously interim chief executive and chief operating officer, has been appointed chief executive of the port authority for a six-year term.
HSE reported a fine against a shipping company after a worker was seriously injured by a forklift truck. Pedestrian segregation in cargo and pallet-handling areas is the central control HSE looks for.
