There was a record number of new company formations across Liverpool city region in 2023 - up 7% on last year and taking the total to more than 91,000. Tony McDonough reports New data shows there were a record 15,150 new businesses…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: FW Venus, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Containerships VIII, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent…

Liverpool city region’s maritime sector has grown significantly in recent years and is now worth more than £5bn a year - but one of its biggest challenges is recruitment and retention. Tony McDonough reports “How do we attract the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Pavo J, a container vessel coming from and returning to Portugal. Agent is CMA CGM. …

Glassmaker Pilkington shuts down Merseyside furnace that was first fired up almost 200 years ago as part of a multi-million pound modernisation project. Tony McDonough reports Glassmaker Pilkington UK first fired up its Watson…

Swedish ferry operator Stena Line resumes services between the River Mersey and Dublin after a break of several years with the new service freight-only. Tony McDonough reports Stena Line has restored its Birkenhead to Dublin ferry…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Altera Wind, a tanker carrying crude oil. Agent is GAC Services (UK). Aila, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is CMA CGM. Stena Surprise, a tanker carrying…

With just weeks to go before Jet2 and Jet2Holidays launch at Liverpool Airport the airline is reporting strong bookings on its 20 summer routes. Tony McDonough reports Airline and travel group Jet2 says bookings for its new base at…

Property investor acquires huge Prinovis printing plant in south Liverpool which closed in 2023 with the loss of 250 jobs and may convert it into a 1m sq ft logistics hub. Tony McDonough reports Eight months after the closure of the…

Liverpool will be the home of the UK’s first public ‘floating sauna’, moored in a dock close to the city’s waterfront. Tony McDonough reports A ‘floating sauna’ is set to be opened in Liverpool docklands this summer. Peel Waters,…