THE decision as to whether the UK port of Liverpool will be able to offer itself as a turnaround port has been delayed until at least May, after British transport ministers missed a paperwork deadline. The furore over Liverpool’s request has been fueled primarily by Southampton authorities who are arguing...
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THE decision as to whether the UK port of
Liverpool will be able to offer itself as a
turnaround port has been delayed until at
least May, after British transport ministers
missed a paperwork deadline.
The furore over Liverpool’s request has been
fueled primarily by Southampton authorities who
are arguing that Liverpool must pay back public
monies it was given for its cruise terminal before
being allowed to act as a homeport for vessels.
Despite the delay and lack of final decision,
Liverpool is seemingly forging ahead with its
plans to act as a turnaround port from 29 May.
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