In 2013, the Port saw cargo volumes increase by 25% to 8.1m tonnes, and turnover rose 16% to £73 million compared to 2012. Andrew Moffat, Port of Tyne Chief Executive Officer, said that 2013 had been another record year, and looking back over five years, the Port had achieved substantial growth not only in the performance of the business, but also in the investments made in Port infrastructure, and in the impact the Port has had on the regional economy. "We have continued to develop the Port's vital infrastructure and have invested a total of over £60 million since 2009 with £15 million invested just last year," he said. In 2013, 8.1 million tonnes of cargo was handled at the Port of Tyne…