Dumfries and Galloway has decided against pursuing a green freeport at Cairnryan, after a vote to exclude P&O Ferries from its proposals.
The local authority decided that the beleaguered ferry company had no place in its plans, after it sacked 800 staff earlier this year.
A report from its Economy and Resources Committee advised the councillors to not continue with its bid, but rather "consider future opportunities with Scottish Government for the west of the region, such as Enterprise Zone or similar status".