The port of Tyne is undergoing major dredging works to allow ever larger vessels to call at the multi function berth at the Riverside Quay.
The dredging forms part of a major £4 million investment in the port infrastructure.
This will open up the North East port as more and more carriers and Importers use the port for Northern delivery points. Mercator cargo have been using this and other ports in the north of the UK for some time, cutting down on UK haulage prices, with the added benefit of reducing carbon footprint.
The port will now be able to accomodate the larger vessels, upto and including the current largest “Panamax” range.
The move follows the increase in orders from many carriers, such as Maersk who have recently ordered TEN 18000 TEU Vessels for delivery in 2013, they are also expected to take the option to increase the order to a further ten vessels for delivery in 2015-2015. With the possibility to order a further ten in addition.
EMC (Evergreen) has ordered thirty five 8800teu vessels, twenty or so of which are scheduled for completion in 2013.
CMA CGM has increased the capacity of three ships in production from 13800teu to 16000teu.
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