Proposals to transform 600 hectares of derelict land along the River Clyde and create a “green freeport” supporting 30,000 new jobs have been unveiled.
Glasgow City Region is one of four regions competing in a bid, submitted to the UK and Scottish Governments, that want to create the freeport - a “large zoned area” which includes a rail, sea or airport without normal tax and customs rules.
If successful it is said the port would generate tens of thousands of jobs in areas of high deprivation while delivering a “bold” decarbonisation plan, accelerating regional, national and UK net zero targets, along with £2.5 billion investment locally.
