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From Stanford-le-Hope to China as train departs DP World London Gateway

THE first rail freight service from the UK to China will depart on a 7,500-mile journey from Stanford-le-Hope today (Monday).

B and Q in Thurrock help create colourful outdoor spaces with hanging basket workshops

A great activity for the whole family, the hanging basket workshops are free to attend and will run from 12pm to 2pm. Visitors will be greeted by the instore

Next set to open re-vamped store at intu Lakeside

ON Thursday 13th April at 10am Next will unveil a bigger revamped store in Thurrock, covering an timpressive 45,275 square feet. The larger store will...

Grays office sold for over a million in on-line auction

A LARGE office building in the Essex town of Grays has been sold for £1.225m in an online bidding battle.

London Container Terminal in new link up with Amsterdam

LONDON Container Terminal (LCT) in Tilbury has secured a four year agreement with SCS Multiport to handle the newly upgraded ATS (Amsterdam Tilbury Service).

Tilbury Ferry to get a new operator

A NEW temporary operator has been announced to run the Tilbury to Gravesend ferry.

Veteran removals man Bernie set to retire

VETERAN removals man, Bernie Lawrence is set to retire after over forty years in the business. The business is Hockley Removals, a company well known...

Topps Tiles covers total tiling needs in Thurrock with new store opening

LEADING tile specialist Topps Tiles has announced the opening of a new store in Thurrock, following an investment of more than £150,000.

New Zealand High Commissioner to the UK welcomes new service from Tilbury

LONDON Container Terminal (LCT) in Tilbury, has secured a new fast transit reefer service covering Pacific, New Zealand, Peru & US East Coast.

Port of Tilbury give Chadwell St Mary Boxing Club £10K facelift

THE Port of Tilbury were so inspired by the dedication of the people that run Chadwell St Mary Boxing Club and the impact it is having on the local community, that making their decision

DP World at London Gateway connects with US and Asia routes

UK receives vote of confidence as an alliance of shipping lines announces ten trade routes connecting DP World’s UK ports to the US and...

Port of Tilbury thank community at consultation for new port

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, has completed its preliminary community consultation events this month which sought views on its proposals to build a new port terminal adjacent to the current port.

Olympians guests at dinner for Thurrock businesses

ON Wednesday 8 March 2017, Essex Chambers of Commerce hosted a Trading Places Networking Dinner at The Holiday Inn, Basildon. Over 70 people attended...

Port of Tilbury owners win prestigious awards

FORTH Ports’ David Thomson has been presented with the prestigious Worshipful Company of Carmen’s Environmental Award. The award was presented to David at the annual awards dinner this week which recognises significant achievements, contributions and innovation of individuals, companies and the armed forces.

Essex Chamber of Commerce respond to Chancellor’s Budget

David Burch, Director of Policy, at Essex Chambers of Commerce said “we had been expecting minimal change in the Chancellor’s announcements and this proved to be the case.

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