UK Major Ports Group

We’re proud to announce that our CEO Henrik Lundgaard Pedersen has been invited to serve as a Member of the Government’s new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC).   The ISAC will advise and shape the Government’s Industrial Strategy to harness the opportunities that will be unlocked by the energy transition.   As the biggest port operator in the UK, at ABP we serve our customers in pursuit of our twin missions – keeping Britain trading and enabling the energy transition.   We look forward to continuing to support the Government by bringing real world expertise to the discussions about the UK’s clean energy future.   Read the full government announcement here: https://lnkd.in/emsXnRhh   #EnergyTransition / #KeepingBritainTrading / UK Major Ports Group / #ReadyForTomorrow / British Ports Association / #IndustrialStrategy / Department for Business and Trade

Blog article: The Industrial Strategy: a vital link between ambition and reality 🔗 The UK Government is taking a hands-on approach in the workings of the economy and consulting to find the levers that can be pulled to drive growth. One of the central planks is a new Industrial Strategy and earlier this month, we responded to a consultation about what shape this should take, the sectors and the places that should be singled out. 👉 Read the full piece by Victoria Fleming-Williams, Public Affairs Manager at ABP, in which she reflects on some of the highlights: https://lnkd.in/exvhxjN7 #IndustrialStrategy / British Ports Association / UK Major Ports Group / #economicgrowth / #EnergyTransition / #KeepingBritainTrading / #decarbonisation / #automotive / #transport / #netzero / Tim Morris / Max Burnett / Alice Jones / #PortsAreHow / #ReadyForTomorrow

The UK Major Ports Group is fully behind the ambition to deliver clean power across the United Kingdom - it was great to sit down with Chris Stark to discuss how the major ports in all 4 nations will play their part. The leadership shown by Chris and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and our commitment is a great example of HMG and key industries working together. It was fascinating join Associated British Ports colleagues on an exciting initiative to attract the next generation into the ports and wider maritime sector through the Sea Ranger Service scheme. I was also pleased to see further recognition of what major international billion-pound investment from DP World colleagues means for the UK - and continued close collaboration with the United Arab Emirates with the UAE ambassador Mansoor Abulhoul, Poppy Gustafsson and Maritime Minister Mike Kane. #PortsAreHow

At last week's Parliamentary reception, our members shared their thoughts on the vital role UK ports play in shaping the nation’s future and supporting the Government's ambitions. From enabling global trade and attracting investment to supporting offshore wind and building a skilled workforce, the opportunities for growth and innovation are vast. 📹 Watch this video to hear their insights on: ✔️ Creating jobs and advancing skills in the maritime sector ✔️ Driving sustainable growth with offshore wind and green technologies ✔️ Strengthening the UK’s position as a global trade leader Forth Ports Limited Stuart Wallace Associated British Ports Alison Rumsey, FCIPD PD Ports Jerry Hopkinson Belfast Harbour JOSEPH O'NEILL Peel Ports Group Claudio VeritieroThe Bristol Port Company Paula Bradshaw David A J Brown OBE DP World Alan Shaoul Port of London Authority Robin Mortimer Hutchison Ports #ports #maritime #skills #growth #trade #cleanenergy #wind #portsarehow

Forth Ports Limited has been awarded the prestigious Silver accreditation from The 5% Club🏅 This recognition highlights our commitment to early career employees through apprenticeships, graduate opportunities, and student placements. Members of The 5% Club aim to have 5% of their workforce in "earn and learn" positions, such as apprenticeships, sponsored students, and graduates on formal training schemes, within five years of joining. With 69 graduates and apprentices already on board, we're excited to welcome 20 more in 2025! 🚀 Michelle Primrose Chartered MCIPD, Chief People Officer, says, “Being awarded Silver status is an important achievement for us as it demonstrates the significant investment and importance we place in our early career opportunities as well as the continuous learning and professional growth of all our people. As we get ready to launch our new early careers roles in 2025, we are looking forward to further increasing our talented workforce across our growing business.” Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, adds,  “We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Forth Ports who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of ‘earn and learn’ initiatives. Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Silver membership, Forth Ports has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.” Join us in celebrating this milestone as we continue to invest in the talent of tomorrow! 🌟 For more info, please visit our website https://lnkd.in/eKRxYNRD #ForthPorts #The5PercentClub #SilverAccreditation #EarlyCareers #InvestingInTalent #FutureSkills #skills #shapingthefuture

🚢 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠🚢 We're excited to announce the appointment of Neal Armstrong MSc Head of Risk and Resilience at PD Ports, to the Board of Port Skills and Safety! With over 30 years of experience, including a career in policing and a master’s in Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management, Neal brings exceptional expertise in resilience and risk management. His strategic approach will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen safety and resilience across our industry. https://lnkd.in/eDQi3bvF

It was wonderful to join colleagues from across industry, Whitehall and Government this week at our UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) Annual Parliamentary Reception.   We heard insightful words from Henrik Lundgaard Pedersen, UKMPG Chair, on the vital impact of ports on the UK economy, and from Minister Mike Kane MP, who reinforced government support for our sector. Pollster James Johnson shared powerful insights on the importance of coastal communities, noting their influence as economic drivers and indicators of national sentiment. Our CEO, Geraint Evans, also highlighted how UK ports are pioneering the path to net-zero, with transformative renewable energy projects that create jobs and support sustainability. Together, we’re committed to building a prosperous, sustainable future for the UK’s ports and coastal regions. Associated British Ports Belfast Harbour The Bristol Port Company DP World Forth Ports Limited Hutchison Ports PD Ports Peel Ports Group Port of London Authority #UKMPG #Maritime #CleanEnergy #CoastalCommunities #Ports #PortsAreHow

Great to see our CEO, Henrik Lundgaard Pedersen, address a packed audience at the UK Major Ports Group annual parliamentary reception this week.   Speaking in front of a room full of MPs, peers, other Government officials and industry colleagues, he shared his views on the biggest challenges and opportunities faced by ports sector since he took on the role of UKMPG Chair and called for collaboration and a forward-thinking approach as ports enable the energy transition.   ABP's ports are at the epicentre of building a greener tomorrow, providing businesses with access to multimodal distribution links, urban skills centres and the ability to plug into a vibrant community of like-minded industry partners, committed to clean growth, decarbonisation and energy generation.   Find out more: https://www.abports.co.uk/   #EnergyTransition #PortsAreHow #ReadyForTomorrow