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Port of Tilbury receives international recognition

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, has this week been awarded an internationally recognised quality mark – the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) - issued by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Enterprise agency Nwes announces double tender win in Thurrock

NWES is pleased to announce a double tender win, which will see the enterprise agency, which is the largest in England, take on the management of the already established Riverside Business Centre in Tilbury

Urban Central: Work starts on Grays Town Centre housing development

Work Starts On Grays Town Centre Development Construction work has started at a new 186-house development in the centre of Grays. Persimmon Homes Essex has...

Thames Oilport open for business at Coryton site

THAMES Oilport has opened for fuel supply by loading its first customer road tankers. This is another significant milestone in the regeneration of the site, to turn the former refinery into a modern import terminal capable of meeting growing fuel demand in the South East.

Gateway Academy students shine in interviews

YEAR 10 students at the Gateway Academy recently completed a day of mock interviews, delivered by industry professionals from across the borough.

Great celebrations at Grays Shopping Centre Retailer awards.

THE plush surroundings of the Old Regent Ballroom was the venue for "Top of the Shops" award ceremony for Grays Shopping Centre. The evening...

Helping young people get into work in Tilbury

JOB Centre Plus has been working with local businesses and organisations to create programmes that support local people getting into local jobs. The course called Access 2 Logistics was a collaboration between Agency East - a community interest company

From Stanford-le-Hope: DP World train arrives in China

THE first rail freight service from the UK to China has arrived, after completing its 7,500-mile journey.

New Travelodge set to open in Thurrock

A NEW hotel is set to open near intu Lakeside this summer with hopes that it could create 20 new jobs.

Transport for London boss to speak at Essex Chamber of Commerce meeting on HS2

Thoroughly Thurrock Networking Twilight – Wednesday 19 April 2017 Guest Speaking Dan Gierhart, Transport for London (TFL), Elizabeth Line Essex Chambers of Commerce are hosting...

Thurrock Business Board “cautiously optimistic” over new Thames Crossing announcement

THURROCK Business Board Chair, Marc Myers, is cautiously optimistic that today’s Lower Thames Crossing announcement will be the real beginning in the long journey...

Port of Tilbury backs new Thames Crossing decision (and calls for new junction)

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s major port and the closest significant transport operation to the proposed new motorway and tunnel, welcomes the Government’s decision today (12th April) on the Lower Thames Crossing.

Unilever spread sale “puts 200 jobs in Purfleet at risk”

OVER 200 jobs at the Unilever centre at Purfleet could be at risk after a decision to sell off their spread business claims Unite union.

MP Jackie Doyle-Price hosts Port of London meeting that looks to future growth

PROJECTIONS that the Port of London freight volumes will grow by more than 30m tonnes have led to calls for improved road and rail infrastructure.

Port of Tilbury writes to landowners regarding expansion

THE Port of Tilbury is proposing to expand the existing operations at the port by incorporating a new site – known as TILBURY2 –...

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