The Port joins public and private sector organisations including the Port of Cromarty Firth, Global Energy Group and Highland Council on the Opportunity Cromarty Firth steering group to establish one of the up to ten free trade zones planned by the UK Government.
If successful it is anticipated that a Cromarty Firth Free Trade Zone would attract considerable inward investment into the Highlands, providing skilled jobs for the next 50 years.
Sinclair Browne, chief executive of Port of Inverness, said:
“We are delighted to be joining the steering group of this innovative bid to stimulate economic development and consolidate our existing skills and strengths into a centre of excellence for the renewable energy technologies of the future.
“The plans would benefit the area as a whole and it is very fitting for the Highland capital to be involved. With our excellent facilities Port of Inverness has built up considerable experience of the renewable energy sector over recent years and we look forward to the opportunities a focus on a green economy will bring to the area.”
Bob Buskie, Chief Executive of Port of Cromarty Firth, said:
“We are delighted that Port of Inverness has joined the Opportunity Cromarty Firth steering group.
“Together, along with our fellow partners from industry, academia and the public sector, we will drive forward the case for a Free Trade Zone that will have huge positive benefits for the region and safeguard sustainable and quality jobs in the Highlands.”
Opportunity Cromarty Firth
Cromarty Firth Port Authority, Port Office, Shore Road, Invergordon, IV18 0HD.
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Opportunity Cromarty Firth
Port of Cromarty Firth, Port Office, Shore Road, Invergordon, IV18 0HD.
Email: [email protected]
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