The Port of Dover has had another jobs boost with the news that it has won a consultancy contract to give expertise to ports in Taiwan.

Port workers will now have the opportunity to further their careers, as well as giving the opportunity to create more high quality jobs.

This comes as a result from the additional inward investment Dover will receive as it becomes a hub for maritime expertise, furthering the port’s ability to act as a catalyst for regeneration.

The news follows last week’s announcement that 600 jobs will be created at the port, along with securing 140 others.

The Taiwan International Ports Corporation Ltd has secured the deal after the Port of Dover established strong relationships with the company.

Dover’s port will be aiding research and analysis at Keelung Port, Kaohsiung Port and Anping Port.

In 2011, the port signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which allowed the port’s expertise to be showcased in Taiwan and the UK.

Port Chief executive Tim Waggott said: “This is a fantastic achievement for the port team, its partners, and for the global reputation of the British maritime industry.

“Moreover, it gives our staff an incredible platform for career development and reflects the vision that we have for our community in providing new and inspiring opportunities.”

The port has shared this success with partners, Mott Macdonald, a global management and engineering consultancy and the Buchan Group, which focuses on worldwide architecture.

The port feels that the contract is a “clear recognition” of the global reputation in which the Port of Dover is held.

Glen Curry at Mott MacDonald said: “This is a very exciting contract to have won and with the specialist skills and experience of the Port of Dover supporting our port planning and engineering expertise, we are confident we can plan great things for Taiwan’s ports.”

For the full report, see this week's Mercury, out on Thursday.