Landmark agreement signed with North East ports and airport to boost regional growth and green credentials

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has today (15 January) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the region’s major transport and logistics hubs – Port of Blyth, Port of Tyne, Port of Sunderland, and Newcastle Airport. By aligning strategies and resources, the North East Ports Partnership will strengthen global connectivity, drive investment, accelerate the transition […]
Port of Sunderland Byelaws consultation

Sunderland City Council, as the harbour authority for Port of Sunderland, has been undertaking a comprehensive review of the Port of Sunderland Byelaws 1972. Previous consultations on proposed new byelaws were carried out in 2013 and 2017, and we are grateful for the feedback received during those stages. All comments were carefully considered and, where appropriate, incorporated into […]
Farming Youtuber heaps praise on ‘pivotal’ Port of Sunderland

One of the UK’s most high-profile farming Youtubers has praised Port of Sunderland for the pivotal role it plays in supporting British farmers Michael Dungworth, part of the top-rated PXFarms Youtube channel went behind the scenes of Britain’s fertiliser supply chain during a visit to Brineflow’s Port of Sunderland terminal earlier this month. Guided by […]
New city landmark to honour Sunderland’s maritime heritage

Keel Crossing has been confirmed as the name of Sunderland’s new city footbridge. Thousands of residents took part in a public vote to name the city’s newest landmark, with the moniker paying homage to the city’s rich shipbuilding history proving most popular. The River Wear was synonymous with shipbuilding in its industrial heyday, launching thousands […]