04.03.2021
Artikel Nummer: 35462
UK selects first eight freeports
In his annual budget announcement, British chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak said that eight freeports will be established in England, with Teesside and the Solent amongst the winners. The first wave of freeports includes successful bids from the Thames (including London Gateway Port and the Port of Tilbury), Liverpool City Region, East Midlands, Freeport East (Felixstowe and Harwich).
Plymouth & South Devon, and the Humber region were the remaining awardees. PD Ports, operator and owner of Teesport and winner of freeport status to Tees Valley, said that this designation “marks the new beginning of a new chapter” in Tees Valley’s renaissance. Further locations are due to be announced later this month. (cd)