Foodport : Connecting Regions Between & Beyond - Work Package 3.1

The report analyses current food production and consumption patterns, logistics supply chains and trade structures and reveals the relevance of the food & drink industry to the Scottish economy and particularly to the regional economies in the SEStran area.

It analyses the relevance of the food sector in terms of employment, added value, investments, growth, and specialisation with particular focus on the beverages, fish and seafood, and meat sector.

The industries heavy reliance on long distance road transport is examined, together with opportunties for modal shift from road to sea and rail. 

To download a copy of the report,click here

To view  a copy of the Foodport project leaflet click here 

To visit the Foodport Project website go to http://www.food-port.eu

Rosyth -Zeebrugge Business to Business  Event

SEStran, in partnership with West Flanders development agency POM, held a Business to Business event, in Brussels on 8th Novenber 2011, to encourage stakeholders on both sides of the North Sea to use the Rosyth – Zeebrugge freight ferry service.

SEStran believes that the service is an effective and sustainable transportation link, which makes a significant contribution to the economies of both Scotland and West Flanders and reduces road freight miles and carbon emissions. 

A research report on the Rosyth-Zeebrugge Freight Ferry Service, carried out prior to the event, may be accessed here

SEStran is planning to hold a follow up event in Spring 2012.

Further details will be posted shortly