Despite recent, well publicised issues impacting UK supply chains, Christmas is not cancelled. However, that is not to say that current issues can be ignored for the rest of the year. For October, Tim Morris looks ahead to the festive season and why a renewed focus on port resilience will help us all in the long run.

"Agility" may not be the first word that springs to mind when considering the ports industry, however it is a necessity when faced with the current obstacles of Covid, Brexit, and climate change. Tim Morris takes a look at how ports are addressing the problems of the here and now while investing in a sustainable, and agile, future.

2020 was a rocky experience for all concerned, including the ports industry, and the first quarter of 2021 didn't appear to be much better. However, as the year has progressed, data seen by UKMPG suggests a strong recovery from the 2020 dip, as Tim Morris explains.

Despite a challenging eighteen months of Brexit, plague, and the Pingdemic, the ports sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience. So much so in fact that we have maintained a focus on the future, with noticeable commitments to investment, infrastructure improvements, and environmental sustainability.