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 […]

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 […]

As the UK finally embarks on Brexit negotiations, our island nation’s attention is being focused on the vital role our ports, harbours and seafarers will have to play in the future. Increased world trade will likely increase the 95% of imports and exports that currently pass through our sea ports. Merchant ships continue to grow […]

On 1 and 2 June, the European port industry gathered in Barcelona for ESPO’s annual conference entitled “Ports in a changing Climate, a Changing world”. During the first conference day, Alvaro Rodriguez, high level Climate Reality representative, inspired the audience with an eye opening presentation on the impacts of climate change and a positive message […]

Ports remain at the forefront of the drive to protect the UK’s future prosperity.  95% of our trade in goods moves by sea and ports provide the key link connecting British businesses and exporters to global markets.  This is more important than ever, as we begin the process of leaving the European Union and start […]

The United Kingdom Major Ports Group (‘UKMPG’) has today announced that its Executive Director, Theresa Crossley, will be stepping down in October this year. Theresa will be leaving UKMPG to take up a new role as Chief Executive of the International Maritime Rescue Foundation (‘IMRF’). Theresa has led UKMPG, which represents ports that handle 75% […]

As the EU Port Services Regulation finally comes into force, it is timely to remind Government of the importance of achieving the best possible deal for UK ports in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations. For the UK, the ports industry is a vital part of our modern economy – supporting British jobs, driving innovation and enabling […]

The UK’s Major Ports have pledged to help Government make Brexit a success by collaborating to create a regulatory environment that boosts the UK’s international competitiveness. Speaking at the UKMPG Annual Parliamentary Reception, Chairman James Cooper said Brexit represents an opportunity for Government to introduce ambitious policies which will support UK trade and exports. “We […]