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World’s largest freight vessel docks in Purfleet

THE world’s largest short sea ro ro freight vessel, CLdN’s 8,000 lane-metre Celine called at Port of London’s Purfleet terminal during the first week of November.

Popular Little Thurrock pub The Ship closes its doors

A POPULAR pub in Little Thurrock has closed. The Ship public house on Broadway in Little Thurrock has always been a busy, bustling pub, known...

Essex Chamber of Commerce members briefed on Lower Thames Crossing

ON Friday, Essex Chambers of Commerce joined forces with the Port of Tilbury to welcome Tim Jones of Highways England to speak to key Essex businesses about the proposals for the Third Lower Thames Crossing.

Essex Chamber of Commerce respond to first interest rate rise in ten years

THE CHIEF executive of the Essex Chamber of Commerce has responded to the news that for the first time in more than 10 years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates.

Plans for a new £1bn terminal at Port of Tilbury lodged with Planning Inspectorate

Plans for a new £1bn terminal at Port of Tilbury have been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate PORT of Tilbury London Ltd (PoTLL) is planning...

New £1 million investment in furniture distribution centre in Thurrock

A £1m-plus investment in a new, purpose-built distribution centre in Thurrock is the first phase of a strategic development plan from International Decorative Surfaces...

Innovative training scheme and bursary for veterans and their families launched at The Port of Tilbury

TILBURY on the Thames Trust, the Port of Tilbury Logistics Academy and the Royal British Legion, have launched an innovative training scheme and bursary to create tailored opportunities for veterans and their families to develop their skills and future employment potential.

Jobs boost at McDonalds in Lakeside Retail Park

THE McDonald’s restaurant at Lakeside Retail Park, owned by local franchisee Oriana Doritou, has received a major digital makeover, creating 30 jobs for the local area.

South Ockendon-based Gordon Group add 30 new Volvos to fleet

FORDS Gold accreditation holders and CLOCS Champions, Gordon Group is adding 30 new Volvo FMX 8×4 tippers to its fleet, in a planned fleet...

Family and friends celebrate Amazon Tilbury’s new team

AMAZON'S newest UK fulfilment centre welcomed more than 1,500 new team members and millions of products at the site in Tilbury.

CHEP open new state of the art centre in South Ockendon

CHEP UK & Ireland has opened a new state-of-the-art pallet repair and service centre facility in South Ockendon.

Brighthouse told to repay customers £14.8 million

RENT-to-own retailer BrightHouse has been told to pay £14.8m to 249,000 customers by the financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reports the BBC.

Chamber of Commerce want Chancellor to “Be bold and ease business rates”

AHEAD of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget on November 22, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the government to take immediate action to halt the expected

Busy times for the Essex Chamber of Commerce

Essex Chambers of Commerce have had some very popular events in the last few weeks around Essex. The first was our very successful Thoroughly...

More job losses in Tilbury

A TILBURY-based company has said its 800,000-tonnes-a-year refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plant at the port could close and has told employees they face redundancy. It is...

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