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UK’s Portland Port freezes feesUK’s Portland Port freezes fees

UK south coast Portland Port has frozen customers’ tariffs through to the end of 2021 to support the industry during the pandemic.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

January 15, 2021

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

‘Portland Port acknowledges the significant challenges faced by all industries during this pandemic, so to help, we have decided to keep our tariff prices the same as last year,’ explained Ian McQuade, commercial general manager, Portland Port.

‘During these extraordinary times, Portland Port wants to try to support its tenants and customers more than ever.’

Activity during the shutdown

Cruise ships at Portland Port have been able to come alongside a berth for maintenance purposes, loading of stores or the offload of waste, or by using the Port’s passenger pontoon for their tenders to enable crew changes and the important transfer of PCR tests to laboratories. 

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About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

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