The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Transportation / Storage Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation, Postal And Courier Activities Warehousing And Support Activities For Transportation 52.24 - Cargo handling
600 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
1 February 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
A major port expansion at Felixstowe is to bring with it 600 jobs. The freight container port has won approval for a scheme to develop a former roll-on roll-off ferry berth and expand capacity by about 25%. The development will create 600 jobs at Felixstowe in Suffolk and has been approved by county council planners. Permission was given for deep water berths at a former P&O ferry terminal.
Sources
1 February 2006: BBC News
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Felixstowe Port Authority, Business expansion in United Kingdom, factsheet number 62890, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/62890.
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