A Strategic Freight Network for the UK identified in new report Extent of gridlock on our road and rail key freight arteries exposed Focus on just 2.4% of the road network and 7 out of 1,000 main rail junctions would unlock over 50,000 hours every day, and plough an extra £14.2bn of value into […]

Ports welcome the Government acknowledgement of the success of the UK’s major ports.   We particularly welcome recommendations to enable more port investment that boost UK’s ability to trade with the world post Brexit and grow jobs for coastal communities.   Setting a long-term vision for the UK’s vital maritime sectors is a positive step […]

Commenting on a survey alleging that the UK’s ports were not preparing for Brexit, Tim Morris of the UK Major Ports Group said “The survey is not reflective of the experience of UKMPG members, the very largest ports handling 75% of U.K. port volumes, who have been engaged with considerable Brexit activity. In many cases […]

Commenting on the Cabinet’s decision to step up Brexit no-deal preparations Tim Morris, Chief Executive of the UK Major Ports Group, the body representing the ports handling 75% of the UK’s seaborne trade, said: “We welcome today’s decision to step up no deal planning. Regardless of the politics we are 101 days away from Brexit, […]

The UK Major Ports Group (“UKMPG”), today launches a 5-point plan to build on the success story that is UK ports sector. The plan calls for policies that will: Ensure the UK has a major ports sector than can continue to thrive in a changing world Promote connectivity that boosts trade, productivity and sustainability Create […]

The UK Major Ports Group (“UKMPG”), the body representing the global gateway ports for 75% of the UK’s seaborne trade, today held a roundtable briefing and discussion on ports and air quality with a cross section of participants from industry, Government and NGOs.  The briefing was based on the emerging findings from research, commissioned from […]

Tim Morris, Chief Executive of the UK Major Ports Group, representing the nation’s main gateways with the world for trade commented: “Today’s White Paper is a welcome step forward. The greater detail on the Government’s practical proposals for the future relationship between the UK and the EU benefits not just ports but the economy as […]

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 […]

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 […]