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The University’s world-renowned Logistics Institute is carrying out a major contract to assess the impact of the huge investment in the renewables industry within the Humber region.
The economic impact study shows the Green Port Hull partnership has created more than 2,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector and its supply chain, providing a significant boost to the economy.
As a partner, the University of Hull’s Logistics Institute assessed the economic, social and environmental impact of the investment by Siemens Gamesa and Associated British Ports (ABP).
In March 2014, Siemens Gamesa and ABP announced an investment of £310 million in the development of an offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing facility on Alexandra Dock in Hull.
Initial findings of the study include:
Amar Ramudhin, Director of the Logistics Institute at the University of Hull, said: “This impact assessment is an important part of Green Port Hull, offering a valuable insight into how the project is progressing.
“Our research will inform the next steps for the project as the region drives to become a world-leading centre for renewables.”
Green Port Hull is a partnership established to promote the region and attract renewable energy sector investment.
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