Port of Sunderland
The port is set for a further boost when the Wear River gets a third crossing, with work starting on the new bridge later this year. The crossing will provide a link from the port to major trunk roads, the A1 and A19, ensuring that freight can be easily transported in and out of the port.
Councillor Paul Watson, leader of Sunderland City Council and chair of the port board, said that Port of Sunderland had enjoyed a few years of unprecedented growth and development, after the council outlined its intentions to focus on making the most of the asset.
He said: “The port is going from strength to strength, and this is just another sign that the investments we are making in infrastructure and equipment are delivering results.
“Port of Sunderland is at the heart of the North East region, and has a really unique offer, and capabilities that are increasing all the time to enable us to take on more challenging projects for our national and international customers.”
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