A palm oil refinery located on the banks of the River Mersey is reporting a surge in annual revenues to £284.5m with pre-tax profits almost trebling. Tony McDonough reports A palm oil refinery in Liverpool’s northern docklands is…

Wirral health tech venture Simed Global is close to taking its ‘transformative’ medical testing device to market after four years of development. Tony McDonough reports Birkenhead health tech firm Simed Global is set to take its…

Wirral property firm Smith and Sons reveals details of its forthcoming auction featuring both commercial and residential properties across Merseyside. Tony McDonough reports Smith and Sons will offer 27 lots at its forthcoming…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Wec Corneille, a container vessel coming from and returning to Spain. Agent is Good Logistics. Celandine, a cargo vessel carrying cars from The Netherlands and  sailing on to…

ACC Liverpool competes for major conferences from around the world in a hugely competitive market and the city’s Accommodation BID is offering a critical edge, says BID CEO Bill Addy. Tony McDonough reports With competition fierce…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Ruby, a cargo vessel carrying steel plate / coils from the Republic of Korea. Agent is Normac Shipping. Rix Emerald, a cargo vessel carrying scrap metal from Ireland. Agent is…

Tens of million of pounds in Levelling Up funding for Southport has sparked a renaissance in the town with investors and developers now looking to build much-need hotels. Andrew Brown reports Developers are investing heavily in…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Spar Spica, a bulk carrier carrying steel coils from Taiwan. Agent is Normac Shipping. Inca Queen, a bulk carrier carrying sunflower meal / soya bean meal from Argentina. Agent is…

Liverpool city region supercar brake disc maker Surface Transforms sees annual losses more than treble to £20.7m after ‘the most difficult year in the history of the company’. Tony McDonough reports Supercar brake disc manufacturer…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: JSP Anna, a container vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Alp Forward, an anchor hoy in for a crew change. Agent is GAC Services (UK).…