Chris Shirling-Rooke is CEO of Mersey Maritime and says Liverpool city region’s economy faces being ‘left behind’ if plans to build a new £50m cruise terminal are abandoned. Tony McDonough reports A maritime industry leader is…

In a new partnership with the University of Law, Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson will is to launch a graduate solicitor apprenticeship programme. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool law firm Hill Dickinson is partnering with the…

Isle of Man Ship Registry to support maritime decarbonisation push by becoming first flag state in the world to offer reduced fees for ‘greener’ vessels. Tony McDonough reports Ships owners installing green technology on their…

As part of a new commercial deal with a design and marketing business, Liverpool FC is to support small businesses in the city region and beyond. Tony McDonough reports Liverpool Football Club has signed a multi-year commercial…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Einstein, a container vessel coming from Ireland and sailing on to the Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. Aristidis, a tanker carrying molasses from the US. Agent is…

Sefton Council has appointed a project team as it looks to push on with multi-million pound plans to build a new conference and events centre in Southport. Tony McDonough reports A team of leading consultants have been tasked with…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Arklow Venture, a cargo vessel carrying animal foodstuffs from Belgium. Agent is Clarkson Port Services. Tjonger, a cargo vessel carrying MDF from Spain. Agent is NW Trading…

There are few people who have not been touched in some way by COVID-19 and three Merseyside businesses have been on hand to offer critical support during the pandemic. Tony McDonough reports Since March 2020 all of our lives have…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Phoenix J, a container vessel coming from and returning to the Netherlands. Agent is BG Freight Line - Rotterdam. STI Notting Hill, a tanker carrying ultra low sulphur diesel from…

AS it celebrates its 60th year, Liverpool city region publisher and marketing agency, Newhall Publishing, has handed over ownership of the business to its employees. Tony McDonough reports A Merseyside publisher and marketing agency…