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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

UKMPG had the opportunity last week to spend a few days with port operators and logistics companies in the USA. We were there as part of a UK trade delegation representing UK ports and the maritime sectors excellently facilitated by the UK Consulate in Atlanta and Embassy in Washington DC. In the margins of the […]

The UK Major Ports Group (“UKMPG”), the body that speaks for the gateways for 75% of UK trade, today called for an integrated freight strategy for the UK to boost trade. Good connectivity – road, rail and digital – of the UK’s ports is critical to being a confident,  independent nation on the global trade stage. […]

Rather than start January with setting unrealistic diet plans or buying new trainers that will only make it to the corner shop, here are some thoughts on what policy developments the UK’s major ports would like to see in 2018 to continue their success. As we’re not quite out of panto season yet since Aladdin […]

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. […]

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 […]