• Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • The UK Ports Industry
    • Port Skills and Safety
    • British Ports Association
    • Other Partner Organisations
  • Policies
    • Safety
    • Environment
    • Local communities
    • Developing skills
    • EU
    • Working with Devolved Administrations
    • Road and Rail Links to Ports
  • Ports
  • News
    • UKMPG News
    • Members News
  • Contact
  • Events
  • Members
    • Log In
    • Log Out

UK Major Ports Group

UK Major Ports

Members News:
Prime Minister Returns to the Port of Britain

March 16, 2016 by Lianne Stephens

David Cameron speaking to workers at the Port of FelixstoweThe Rt Hon David Cameron MP has paid his second visit to the Port of Felixstowe in a little over 12 months.

He visited the port today (15 March 2016) to speak to a group of employees, port customers and local councillors about the benefits of the UK’s membership of the European Union.

Accompanied by Clemence Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited and Managing Director of HPH Europe division, the Prime Minister visited the recently opened extension to the port’s Berth 9 before delivering a speech at one of the port’s engineering workshops.

Speaking about the importance of the forthcoming EU referendum, David Cameron said:

“I can’t think of anywhere better to talk about this issue of whether we should stay in a reformed European Union or whether we should leave.

“We are a trading nation and we feel this more than ever here at the Port of Felixstowe, the biggest container port in our country.

“I’m absolutely convinced the right decision for Britain is to stay in a reformed European Union.”

Clemence Cheng said:

“We were honoured last year when the Prime Minister chose the Port of Felixstowe to launch the Government’s economic plan for the East of England and we are very pleased that he has visited us again, this time to speak about the importance of our continued membership of the European Union. 26% of exports from Felixstowe go to other European Union countries and during his speech Mr Cameron acknowledged that good trading relations are important with all countries to help the UK economy continue to thrive.”

Filed Under: Members News

Sign Up For Updates

Add your email address to be notified whenever we post news updates.

Events

February 2021
MTWTFSS
« Jan   Mar »
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Recent News

Commitment to Sustainable Freeports

Commitment to Sustainable Freeports

January 18, 2021 By Lianne Stephens

BLOG: Five Trends for UK Ports in 2021

BLOG: Five Trends for UK Ports in 2021

January 13, 2021 By Lianne Stephens

UK Major Ports Group comments on current COVID-19 border congestion

December 21, 2020 By Lianne Stephens

UK Major Ports Group responds to demands for an inquiry about port congestion

UK Major Ports Group responds to demands for an inquiry about port congestion

December 17, 2020 By Lianne Stephens

About UK Major Ports Group

The United Kingdom Major Ports Group Ltd (UKMPG) was formed in 1993 and is the trade association representing most of the larger commercial ports in the United Kingdom. It has nine members who, between them, own and operate over 40 ports, accounting for more than 70% of the total tonnage handled in UK ports. … Continue Reading

Latest Tweets

  • Freeports should be a chance to strengthen UK trade capabilities & bring jobs to coastal communities. But the need… https://t.co/BUvHEJri1e About 5 hours ago
  • With just under two weeks to go before #Budget2021, what do you think is the most important thing the Chancellor co… https://t.co/v2fSz17pYi February 18, 2021 9:48 am
  • Great careers in the ports sector can start when you finish your degree. See some brilliant opportunities with… https://t.co/4huO4CZ6IM February 15, 2021 8:42 pm
  • Great to see so many UKMPG members commit to the future of the industry by endorsing apprentices and National Appre… https://t.co/YWAnNWwT2e February 12, 2021 1:00 pm
  • Follow us on Twitter

Contact Us

UK Major Ports Group
1st Floor
30 Park Street
London
SE1 9EQ

Tel. +44 (0) 20 7260 1785

Copyright © 2021 · UK Major Ports Group · Built by Blue Pie Media

This site uses cookies: Find out more.