The UK Major Ports Group (“UKMPG”), the body representing the global gateway ports for 75% of the UK’s seaborne trade, today launched a ‘Digital Dragons Den’ contest. This open source call for ideas will connect leading innovators in the digital space with the major investors and operators in the UK ports sector. The contest will […]
Port 2050 – what the UK’s biggest ports think could shape the port of tomorrow and boost trade
The UK Major Ports Group (“UKMPG”) today released the results of a survey of its members – the UK’s biggest port owners and operators – on what developments could shape the port of the future. The survey informed the response of the UKMPG to the Government’s Maritime 2050 Call for Evidence which closed this week. […]
Members News: P&O FERRIES SET TO LIFT CAPACITY AT TEESPORT BY 25 PER CENT TO CREATE GATEWAY TO SCOTLAND
P&O FERRIES today announces that it plans to lift capacity on its Zeebrugge-Teesport route by almost 25 per cent within the next month in order to create a gateway to Scotland via the north-eastern port. The integrated ferry and logistics company currently carries more than 100,000 freight units a year to Teesport from its continental […]
UK Major Ports Group announces new Chair and Vice Chairs
The UK Major Ports Group (“UKMPG”), the body representing the global gateway ports for 75% of the UK’s seaborne trade, announced the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chairs at today’s Board meeting. Charles Hammond, Chief Executive of Forth Ports takes over the Chair from Associated British Ports’ James Cooper. Jerry Hopkinson, Chief Operating […]
UK’s Major Ports comment on Customs Union debate, Transport Select Committee ‘Brexit & Freight inquiry’
The U.K. Major Ports Group (“UKMPG”), the body representing the global gateways for 75% of the U.K.’s seaborne trade, made the following comments on today’s developments in Parliament on Brexit. MPs will today debate the UK’s post Brexit trade relationship with EU and, in particular, if the UK should remain a member of the EU […]
UK’s Major Ports welcome Government Port Connectivity Study – a more integrated approach is crucial to boost trade and jobs across the economy
The U.K. Major Ports Group (“UKMPG”), the body representing the global gateways for 75% of the U.K.’s seaborne trade, today welcomed the launch of the Government’s Port Connectivity Study. There is significant value to the UK economy from making a step change in port connectivity. Key to realising this potential is developing a more integrated […]
Members News: FORTH PORTS OFFICIALLY MARKS THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TRAINING ACADEMY IN SCOTLAND
Forth Port’s Chief Executive was joined by apprentices, graduates and Skills Development Scotland for a ‘turf-cutting’ ceremony to officially mark the start of construction of a new, purpose built, Training Academy located within the Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s biggest port. The Training Academy is being built to ensure that the right skills are in place […]
Members News: PD PORTS WELCOMES METTALIS TO GROVEPORT
PD Ports has signed a new long-term contract with one of the UK’s leading recyclers of waste metals to provide stevedoring and storage services at Groveport, the inland port complex on the River Trent that has direct sea access along the Humber Estuary. Mettalis has become the latest metals trading business to take advantage of […]
UK Major Ports welcome the PMs remarks – we must capture the opportunities from Brexit
Reacting to today’s tour of the UK by the Prime Minister, Tim Morris, Chief Executive of the U.K. Major Ports Group, the body speaking for the gateways of 75% of the U.K.’s global trade, commented “The U.K.’s major ports welcome the Prime Minister’s remarks on grasping the benefits of Brexit. There are real opportunities such […]
Members News: FORTH PORTS SECURES SCOTLAND’S FIRST AEO ACCREDITATION FOR GRANGEMOUTH, ROSYTH AND LEITH
Forth Ports, one of the UK’s largest port groups, has been awarded an internationally recognised quality mark – the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) – issued by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – for its major ports on the River Forth. The AEO accreditation recognises that the customs controls and procedures at each of the […]
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