Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Tigris, a tanker carrying fuel oil from The Netherlands. Agent is Casper Shipping. Louisa Bolton, a bulk carrier carrying scrap metal to Morocco. Agent is EMR Shipping. Syrena, a…

Family with a major stake in Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports shares in dividends pot of more than £150m despite sharp fall in pre-tax profits. Tony McDonough reports Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports has reported a sharp fall in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: BG Green, a container vessel coming from and returning to The Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Bolette, a cruise vessel coming from Portugal. gent is Denholm Port…

Liverpool John Lennon Airport breaks through the 5m passengers barrier - its highest figure in 13 years - but Ryanair rules out further expansion at Liverpool in 2025 after investing £160m in 2023 and 2024. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Telmo, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Spain. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). BG Orange, a container vessel coming from The Netherlands and sailing on to Ireland. Agent is BG…

Two test events are to take place at Everton FC’s new £750m stadium on Liverpool waterfront with matches played in front of tens of thousands of spectators. Tony McDonough reports Everton FC has announced details of two test events…

Isle of Man Government grants extension to energy firm Crogga to search for gas under the Irish Sea that could generate revenues of £5.3bn. Tony McDonough reports Energy firm Crogga has been granted a two-month extension to continue…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Aila, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Wilson Dirdal, a cargo vessel carrying steel from Turkey. Agent is NW Trading (Logistics). Birkenhead…

Confidence in the economy going into 2025 rises slightly among North West businesses, a new survey reveals, with 42% looking to take on more staff. Tony McDonough reports Businesses in the North West have grown more confident about…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include:  Birkenhead to Belfast: Stena Embla will depart the Twelve Quays terminal at 10.30am. Stena Edda will depart at 10.30pm. Liverpool to Dublin: No sailings today. Liverpool to Isle of…