PD Ports has signed a ‘Learning Agreement’ as part of a joint venture with Unite the Union, Britain and Ireland’s biggest trade union, covering its sites across the North East. Part of a nationwide initiative established by Unite, this agreement aims to make learning and development opportunities accessible to all employees, regardless of their involvement […]
Members News: Forth Ports to build Training Academy in Scotland
Forth Ports, one of the UK’s largest port groups, is to invest in a new, purpose built, Training Academy located within the Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s biggest port. This is a key strategic investment in Forth Port’s long term focus on skills, qualifications and personal development for all employees across its Scottish operations including Dundee, […]
Members News: PD PORTS DRIVING FORWARD CAR TRADE FOR MAJOR EUROPEAN SHORT SEA CARRIER
PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port groups, has been appointed as ships agent in the Humber region for one of Europe’s major short sea carrier operators, “K” Line European Sea Highway Services (KESS). The new contract, which started in September, includes the import and export of some of the world’s most prestigious and […]
Budget: UK’s Major Ports welcomes infrastructure development, calls for broader measures to attract investment
Commenting on today’s Budget Tim Morris, Chief Executive of the UK Major Ports Groups, the trade body representing the gateways for 75% of the UK’s seaborne trade, said: “The UK’s Major Ports welcomes the Chancellor’s vision of the UK as an outward looking, free-trading nation and his support for infrastructure development, particularly the rail network. […]
CLARITY, CAPACITY AND CAPABILITY NEEDED FOR BORDER CONTROL BREXIT PREPARATION
The UK Major Ports Group Ltd (“UKMPG”), the trade body for ports handling 75% of the UK’s seaborne trade, has called for greater clarity, capacity and capability in preparations for border control processes post Brexit. Welcoming the recognition of the vital role of trade for the UK in its response to the Government’s Customs Bill […]
Members News: PORT GROUP URGES OTHERS TO TAKE ON APPRENTICES BEFORE TIDE OF SKILLS GAP RISES
PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port groups, is calling on other employers to help plug the engineering skills gap as the Company celebrates 15 years of apprenticeships. To mark Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, (6–10 November), PD Ports is highlighting the value young people can bring to any business after the latest stats from the […]
UKMPG Response: Customs Bill: Legislating for the UK’s Future Customs, VAT and Excise Regimes
This response to the “Customs Bill: legislating for the UK’s future customs, VAT and excise regimes” is submitted on behalf of the UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG). Some individual members will respond in their own right, given the importance of the issue. Background on the UKMPG UKMPG is the trade association representing most of the large […]
New CEO for UK Major Ports Group
UKMPG is pleased to announce that Tim Morris will be taking over from Theresa Crossley as the Chief Executive of UKMPG from November. Tim joins UKMPG from Hanover, the communications consultancy, where he was head of their Energy and Infrastructure practice. Prior to Hanover, Tim spent 11 years with Tata Steel Europe, most recently as […]
Members News: Port of Felixstowe wins Port Operator of the Year
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe won the Port Operator of the Year at the Lloyd’s List Global Awards presented last night at the National Maritime Museum in London. The Port of Felixstowe won the award for a combination of its innovation, focus on reducing CO2, improved safety and emphasis on rail, helping to reduce road […]
Members News: PD PORTS WINS 3-YEAR LOGISTICS CONTRACT WITH GLOBAL BICYCLE MANUFACTURER
PD PORTS HAS SIGNED A CONTRACT AT ITS FELIXSTOWE-BASED WAREHOUSE OPERATION TO HANDLE THE UK WAREHOUSING FOR ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST BICYCLE BRANDS. Specialized, a US-headquartered bicycle and accessories manufacturer has appointed PD Ports as one of its preferred logistics partner to serve its UK retailers. As one of the UK’s major port groups and […]
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