Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has confirmed an order for a further 34 Autonomous Trucks (ATs) from Shanghai Westwell Technology Co. Ltd (Westwell), doubling its fleet and cementing its position as a leader in port automation. 

 

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Growth plans have been unveiled by the Port of Tilbury’s owners, Forth Ports, to further expand the Thames-based port and industrial complex as it submits an outline planning application to Thurrock Council to redevelop a 100-acre brownfield site located immediately adjacent to Tilbury2 (T2) to support its major markets. 

 

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Freight crime spirals out of control as the value of goods stolen rises to over £100 million 

 

2024 saw a significant rise in the value of goods stolen from lorries – up nearly two-thirds to £111.5 million. 

Freight crime is at record levels with loses exceeding £1 billion since 2020. 

 

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DP World Limited has announced financial results for the year ended 31 December 2024. On a reported basis, revenue grew by 9.7% to $20.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA rose by 6.7% to $5.5 billion with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.2%. 

 

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