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Here’s why north-east freeport backers think bid is a jobs bonanza for the region

As many as 32,000 jobs could be supported in an £8.5 billion boost to the regional economy, according to the teams supporting an ambitious "green freeport" package between Aberdeen and Peterhead.
By Adele Merson
June 20, 2022, 1:59 pm Updated: June 21, 2022, 10:43 am
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Aberdeen Harbour could get 'freeport' status.
Aberdeen Harbour could get 'freeport' status.

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