FORMICA GROUP MOVES IMPORT OPERATIONS NORTH TO PORT OF TYNE
Leading laminate surface manufacturer Formica Group has signed a new deal with Port of Tyne to move its UK import operations to South Shields bringing around 500 containers a year into the Port. Formica Group, based in North Shields & Newton Aycliffe, supplies...
Port of Tyne base for world’s biggest offshore wind farm
The Port of Tyne has been named as the new base for the world’s biggest offshore wind farm in a move that is set to support the creation of about 200 jobs in the region. Equinor and SSE Renewables, the two companies behind the Dogger Bankoffshore wind farm, have...
North East LEP bolsters supply chain programme
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has bolstered its supply chain programme to help regional businesses gain access to grants to support the supply of personal protective equipment. Supply Chain North East is delivered by RTC North in partnership with...
Tyne Tunnels launches pay later option in response to Covid-19
TT2, the operators of the Tyne Tunnels, is launching a pay later system to help protect staff and customers against the spread of Covid-19. The company is withdrawing the current credit or debit card payment option, instead providing an invoice to be paid by midnight...