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DP World moves more than one million units in six months at London Gateway

DP WORLD has, for the first time, handled more than one million TEU in six months at London Gateway, a record for the port as the leading provider of smart logistics solutions continues to make major investments in the UK's infrastructure.

Jobs boost as Aldi seek to recruit more staff

ALDI has announced it is looking to hire around 94 people in its warehouse in Essex over the next 12 months.

One week to go to the tax credits deadline – don’t miss out

WITH just over a week to go, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging more than 222,600 tax credits customers to renew their claims...

Government decarbonisation plans drive down projected carbon emissions from the Lower Thames Crossing by 80%

Government decarbonisation plans drive down projected carbon emissions from the Lower Thames Crossing by 80%  A new forecast released by National Highways today (18 July 2022) shows that the...

Transport Minister Trudy Harrison gets the Tevva treatment at Tilbury HQ

TRANSPORT Minister Trudy Harrison was given a tour of electric and hydrogen truck OEM Tevva this week, just weeks after the Tilbury-headquartered manufacturer launched its ground-breaking hydrogen electric truck. 

Making the case for Light Freight on the River Thames

THE 'Mode Shift Revenue Support (MSRS) – Light Freight Analysis Report' published today by the Thames Estuary Growth Board and Port of London Authority (PLA), highlights changes to the government grant scheme that can unlock the potential for freight movements to switch from road to water.

Tilbury-based company launches green truck at freight industry showcase

A TILBURY-based company planning to change freight transport has launched its new hydrogen-electric heavy goods vehicle.

New career at Amazon for Tilbury military veteran

THE team at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury is celebrating Armed Forces Day (25th June) by shining a light on some of the veterans and reservists working across Amazon's UK operations network. 

Small Business, Big Dreams: Amazon to host interactive livestream to help young, budding business owners

AMAZON announces the launch of Small Business, Big Dreams: an interactive, virtual livestream aimed at helping up-and-coming entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

East Thurrock United owner buys former Pegasus Club

EAST Thurrock United FC owner, Thurrock based entrepreneur and businessman Alfie Best, has today confirmed that he has completed the purchase of the former Pegasus Sports Club in Herd Lane, Corringham.

Two Stanford-Le-Hope cafes named in Top 20 list of UK family businesses

TWO cafes based in Stanford-le-Hope, The Cup and Saucer cafe, and Full of Beanz, have been named in the Top 20 family businesses in the UK.

Nacro backs calls to help businesses support disadvantaged young people on apprenticeships

A STUDY carried out by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has called on the Government to give training providers and employers financial incentives to take on apprentices without a grade 4 pass in GCSE English and maths, and then support them to achieve these qualifications.

Corringham residents angry as Barclay shuts another branch

RESIDENTS in Corringham and wider East Thurrock have reacted with disappointment after Barclays announced that it plans to shut its branch in the town...

Port of Tilbury Community Day set to return

AFTER a gap of more than two years due to the global pandemic, the team at Port of Tilbury announce that the port will open its doors for a community Open Day and celebration on Saturday 25 June 2022 from 11am until 5pm at the London Cruise Terminal and everyone is invited.

The Ship pub named as one of top businesses in UK

DURING March to June, thousands of nominations came in for small, family-run shops, pubs, bars and cafes around the UK through local shopping platform, ShopAppy.

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