The EU Dryport project, in which the Haven Gateway plays a central role, continues to go from strength to strength, as its partners make excellent progress on their own specific initiatives.

The new Berths 8 and 9 at Felixstowe, the result of an investment adding up to hundreds of millions of pounds, will provide much-needed deepwater capacity for the UK. They will be the largest container berths in the country, served by the largest cranes of their type in the world.

2010 has been a challenging year for us all. The high-level stats suggest a steady recovery – the construction sector, for example, has performed well over the past few months. On the ground, however, things still feel somewhat fragile.

Haven Gateway has increasing influence through a series of high-profile European Union projects, which are delivering real advantages at home and away.

Proposals are invited describing the work required to significantly raise the profile and awareness of Innovation Martlesham that will help attract further companies and raise future investment to create a leading ICT community.

The Haven Gateway Partnership, in partnership with Suffolk Chambers of Commerce and VOKA Chamber of Commerce West Flanders (Belgium) is organising an event to help build the links in your supply chain.

Eight years of hard work and pulling together – backed by a £300,000 investment to improve a much-loved and used facility on the River Orwell – were celebrated this week as responsibility for the ‘Hard’ at Pin Mill is handed over to a new ‘community interest’ company.

The future of economic prosperity in South Suffolk and North Essex was the focus of a meeting held this week between key local authority leaders, councillors and representatives from business and the Haven Ports.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, working with the Haven Gateway Partnership, welcomed a delegation of local VIPs on a visit to Black Watch, when she called at Harwich International Port on her maiden call on 24^th August 2010, as part of an ‘Around UK’ cruise.

The Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of the latest 2 ship-to-shore cranes for its Felixstowe South development.