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Freeport East could turbo charge plans for offshore wind hub

THE proposed new Freeport East will “turbo-charge” the development of an offshore wind hub, according to those backing the bid. Freeport East, a group made up of businesses and local authorities, has submitted a bid to the Government to assign freeport status to Harwich and Felixstowe which could bring thousands of jobs to the region. Freeport status means areas will benefit from tax reliefs and simplified customs procedures, which could create 13,000 new jobs and 150 apprenticeships in the region. It is hoped part of Harwich Port could see the creation of an offshore wind hub for operations and maintenance activities. It would include a high-spec innovation and technology centre to attract innovative businesses, supporting manufacturing and engineering for offshore wind.

Freeport East could turbo charge plans for offshore wind hub | Harwich and Manningtree Standard

Freeport East could turbo charge plans for offshore wind hub | Harwich and Manningtree Standard
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New UK Freeport Scheme Plans for Wind Produced Energy Facilities to Proliferate - Latest industry shipping news from the Handy Shipping Guide

New UK Freeport Scheme Plans for Wind Produced Energy Facilities to Proliferate Lobby Claims East Coast Weather Makes for Ideal Site UK – One of the major disadvantages of Britain s east coast ports has always been the weather. The storms which sweep in from across the North Sea often hold up operations while the more sheltered facilities in places such as the River Thames can work on uninterrupted. Now however it seems those easterly gales are being looked to for a source of new income by the partners involved in touting their application for a new Freeport East which centres on the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich. George Kieffer, Chairman of the Freeport East Project Board, explained:

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Courtesy of Freeport East George Kieffer, Chairman of the Freeport East Project Board, said, “The UK is the world’s largest market for the development and deployment of offshore wind and Freeport East sits right at its heart. The southern North Sea is the most densely populated area for offshore wind projects, home to 52% of the UK’s entire operational fleet with more developments planned. “Securing Freeport status will help attract additional investment in this vital sector, helping to regenerate an area in need of levelling-up and delivering on government’s targets for net-zero emissions.” Harwich International Port has already been involved in a number of offshore wind projects as Clemence Cheng, Executive Director of the port’s owners, Hutchison Ports, explained, “Harwich International has already supported the construction of Greater Gabbard, Galloper, London Array, Gunfleet Sands, and Thanet offshore wind farms and proximity to the physical market is a key

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