New report into January chaos at Merseyrail identifies issues with how new £500m train fleet responded to ice and snow and it warns of a repeat next winter if a new plan is not put in place. Tony McDonough reports There could be…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Endelo Swan, a tanker carrying paraffin from Italy. Agent is Cory Bros Shipping. CEG Universe, a cargo vessel carrying logs from Ireland. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). MV Lady…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover issues response to imposition of 25% tariffs on car imports into the US - a key market for the company. Tony McDonough reports Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has issued a short response to the imposing…

Liverpool mechanical and electrical design firm Optimus Facilities secures three contracts worth a combined £4m. Tony McDonough reports Mechanical and electrical design firm Optimus Facilities wins trio contracts worth a total of £4m…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Eleoussa, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Peregrine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro.…

Maro Developments secures planning consent for 313,000 sq ft Liverpool city region logistics development that it is estimated will boost the economy by £15.6m a year. Tony McDonough reports Developer and investor Maro Developments…

Season tickets for the new £750m Everton FC stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock are now sold out with the club reporting huge demand. Tony McDonough reports Everton says there will be no more season tickets made available for its new…

Liverpool law firm Morecrofts announces multiple new appointments and internal promotions Law firm Morecrofts has announced a number of new appointments and internal promotions at its offices in Liverpool, Wirral, Crosby, Prescot,…

Troubles continue at Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms which admits ‘cash constraints’ have ‘limited our ability to operate’. Tony McDonough reports  Supercar brake disc manufacturer Surface…

Liverpool developer Caro Developments secures planning consent for £18m office-to-residential project that will comprise 100 apartments. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool-based Caro Developments will push on with the conversion of an…