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20th August 2021

Scottish Council Examining 'Green' Port at Cairnryan In Bid to Unlock £25m Investment

Green Port: Talks with ferry operators (P&O & Stena) about the scheme are said to have been positive. Above: Loch Ryan Port, Afloat adds is operated by Stena for their Belfast route, is located in Cairnryan where P&O also have a terminal that serves the second North Channel link to Larne.

In south-west Scotland, a council is being asked to support a bid to create a "green port" at Cairnryan, which could unlock a £25m investment.

The local authority in Dumfries and Galloway is examining the benefits of the move.

The UK government announced the locations of eight freeports in England earlier this year which would benefit from special tax, duty and customs rules.

The Scottish government wants to adapt the plans to focus on fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy.

A report to Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking approval to spend up to £30,000 on specialist help to work up the bid.

It said that initial talks with ferry operators P&O and Stena Line had seen a "favourable response" to taking the plans forward.

It is expected there could be two green port sites allocated in Scotland.

If successful, the SouthWest Euro Gateway project could secure multi-million pound support.

Belfast Harbour Achieves High Standards in 'Green' Survey

#GreenPort – Once again Belfast Harbour has been named as one of Northern Ireland's top 'green' companies in a major environmental survey.

The harbour scored the second highest marks and was awarded Platinum quintile status in this year's NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey, conducted by Business in the Community's ARENA Network.

The survey annually assesses top businesses in Northern Ireland for environmental management, performance and assurance.

Published in Belfast Lough

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About Foyle Port

Foyle Port, located in the North West region of Northern Ireland, is estimated to handle around 2 million tonnes of cargo per year, with a trade value of approximately £1 billion. The port plays a crucial role in facilitating the import of essential agri-products, supporting around 20,000 farms in the region, as well as various local business sectors such as fuel/oil and construction industries. The organisation supports an estimated 1000 direct and indirect jobs.

Originally located in the bustling heart of Derry City, the Commissioners relocated the port to its current deep-water location at Lisahally in 1993. The terminal boasts an impressive 440 metres of quay and can accommodate large vessels of up to 62,000 DWT. Foyle Port is primarily a bulk port and a significant importer of essential commodities such as oil, coal, animal feed, fertiliser, and plywood, all of which are vital for the North West rural region.

Since 2003, the organisation has experienced significant growth, doubling both turnover and profit and attracting approximately £100 million of inward investment to the region. This investment has supported projects, including a fertiliser plant, an oil tank farm, and a biomass power station.

Established by Act of Parliament in 1854, the Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners is an independent statutory authority with a duty to develop, maintain and operate to the highest standards of efficiency, financial prudence, environmental awareness, safety, and security. The Port is independent of the Government and is self-financing. All financial surpluses are reinvested in the business for the benefit of future generations of stakeholders.