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 […]

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 […]