BATTLE FOR MERSEY DOCKS INTENSIFIES

BCT has ordered an additional ship-to-shore gantry crane, and has already started some infrastructure works in connection with the new quay.

Peel Ports, owner of the Manchester Ship Canal and Clydeport Holdings, has made an approach which could lead to a £781m bid for Mersey Dock & Harbour Co (MDHC). The £10-ashare offer could trump a previous move by a private equity firm. Peel Ports has just spent £103.8m on doubling its stake in MDHC to just over 25%.