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FREEPORT EAST IS GO and generate a Gross Value Added (GVA) of £5.5 is backed by a wide range of businesses, business PORT OF FELIXSTOWE RO/RO UPGRADE earlier work to increase the number of trailer OVERLAND FROM CHINA After leaving the intermodal terminal in Chengdu, Port of Kaliningrad eleven days later where the billion over 10 years. organisations and education providers and is COMPLETE parking bays at the port and boosts the capability of the container trains are routed via China, containers are transshipped from rail to RTSB’s Freeport East, centred on the Ports of Felixstowe A new option for shipping goods from China working with Ryse-Hydrogen and EDF to develop a our Ro/Ro operations.” Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Lithuania on vessel Anja to complete the journey. and Harwich International is one of eight new Other partners in Freeport East include the South through the Port of Felixstowe has been Hydrogen Hub. Improvements to Ro/Ro facilities will allow the the first part of the journey. They arrive at the East and New Anglia LEPs, Suffolk and Essex introduced by Germany’s RTSB Group. Freeports in England announced by the Chancellor Port of Felixstowe to accommodate larger Ro/ Felixstowe and its sister-port Harwich International county councils, East Suffolk Council and Mid Read more about Freeport East in the are major gateways for North Sea Ro/Ro traffic. of the Exchequer. Ro vessels and improve the efficiency of vessel The service utilises RTSB’s existing rail network Suffolk, Babergh and Tendring District Councils. It feature on page 8. operations. Felixstowe handles predominantly unaccompanied Commenting on the opportunities ahead, Hutchison trailer trade with Europe via the Netherlands. Ferry from China and uses the Port of Kaliningrad Ports UK Executive and Acting CEO of Freeport East, The upgrade to facilities at the port includes company DFDS operate three sailings per day to where containers are transferred to ship Mark Taylor, said: the lengthening of No.3 Ro/Ro berth and the Vlaardingen in Rotterdam using vessels of 190-250 to complete the journey to the UK’s largest replacement of the previous hydraulic ramp at trailer capacity. container port. The first shipment was completed “Freeport East is the perfect location to develop NEWS No.4 Ro/Ro berth with a larger floating linkspan. with a total transit time of just 15 days between a new Freeport. Its position on the main global Mark Woodard, DFDS General Manager Felixstowe, Chengdu and Felixstowe. shipping routes, and with frequent services over to Commenting on the improvements, Rob Ashton, said: Europe, makes it the ideal place to attract inward Operations Director at the Port of Felixstowe, said: Commenting on the new service, Elena Schmitz “We are delighted with the outcome of these investment. It has 50% of the UK’s offshore wind von Hülst, Marketing Director of RTSB, said: “The completion of this upgrade was well-timed. works. Unaccompanied trailer traffic is becoming vessel deployment and will improve the reliability capacity on its doorstep and, working with our After an initial dip following the end of the Brexit ever more cost-effective for traders. We expect to and consistency of service on the route.” “China is the largest source of container trade partners we will help drive developments in green transition period, Roll-on/Roll-off volumes have see a further increase in demand as heavy goods for the UK and this new combined rail-sea offers energy for use in the transport sector as well as been very strong as we see traffic switching to driver shortages intensify and full import controls Harwich International Port has two daily ferry importers an important alternative to existing across the wider economy.” Felixstowe and Harwich as a result of new import are implemented on goods from the EU from 1 July. connections to the Hook of Holland and two to all-sea or all-rail routes. Using the combination requirements. The new Ro/Ro ramp complements Covering Britain’s busiest container port, two major The improved facilities give us greater flexibility in Rotterdam, both offered by Stena Line. of Kaliningrad and Felixstowe cuts up to 7 days off the transit time of some all-rail options and UPDATES ferry ports and located close to the East Coast eases customs procedures by avoiding the need green energy cluster, Freeport East offers a unique to transit the European Union.” combination of advantages to benefit traders, manufacturers and clean energy suppliers. this extra sailing we have an opportunity to Companies investing in the Freeport will benefit PORT OF FELIXSTOWE SELECTED FOR spread the increased volumes evenly throughout from a range of tax and customs benefits and the week. UK GOVERNMENT 5G TRIAL Freeport East is forecast to create 13,500 new jobs “We are very pleased to reconfirm our long term Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe is the largest Matt Warman MP, Minister for Digital partnership with London Thamesport. Their focus UK port to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Infrastructure, said: OVER THE RAINBOW on service and the excellent care we receive Things (IoT) to enhance productivity, efficiency and “We want to unlock 5G’s potential to revolutionise Two ‘Rainbow Containers’ arrived at the Port of adds value to the quality product we offer our safety across its core operations. a wide range of UK industries and 5G Ports is just Felixstowe on 21 June as part of a world tour to customers.” one project the government is backing to achieve Using a 5G Private Network installed by Three UK, shine a light on inclusion and diversity. Roger Megann, Managing Director of W.E.C. the port’s installation is part of the Government’s this. The containers, belonging to Maersk, began their Lines UK, said: 5G Trials and Testbeds Programme to drive “Our ports will be more vital than ever as we forge tour in March and have travelled from Los Angeles “This is a major milestone in the success story of investment and innovation in 5G and to support the an ambitious new global trading position for the UK development of new use cases and commercial to Yokohama followed by several locations across W.E.C. Lines and will further cement our position post-Brexit, so I’m eager to see what 5G can do to Asia and Europe before arriving in Felixstowe. They deployment. maximise efficiency at Britain’s biggest and busiest as the preferred carrier of choice on the short sea will finish their tour in Denmark, Maersk’s home trades of Spain, Portugal and Morocco.” The £3.4 million project has received £1.6 million container port in Felixstowe.” country, for Copenhagen Pride 2021. from the Government as part of 5G Create, a Mike Tomlinson, Managing Director, Business Commenting on the initiative, Nick Luck, HR competition to support innovators exploring new Three UK, said: SPOILT FOR CHOICE major container gateway for the Midlands and both Maritime’s and DB Cargo UK’s drive to uses for 5G to improve people’s lives and boost Director, Port of Felixstowe, said: North and approximately 50% of traffic with these offer more reliability and greater choice to the The UK’s busiest intermodal rail terminal is even British businesses. “This project brings together the UK’s largest holder key regions moves by rail. Increasing the number market.” “We are delighted to welcome Maersk’s ‘Rainbow busier following the introduction of three new rail of 5G Spectrum with the UK’s largest container port, of services is good for the port, good for our Stephen Abraham, Technical Director at the port, Containers’ to the Port of Felixstowe as part of their services from the Port of Felixstowe. supported by world-leading experts in Operational customers and good for the environment.” Tim Shakerley, Managing Director of UK Rail at explained: world tour. Diversity and Inclusion is as important to Technology and Narrow Band Internet of Things. GB Railfreight has added a service to Wakefield, Freightliner, said: SHORT SEA BOOST AT LONDON “Brexit has shaken up the European logistics us as it is to Maersk and we have a lot happening John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight, “Working with our partners at Three UK, Cambridge This is the perfect platform to test and demonstrate Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK have added THAMESPORT landscape with more and more operators seeking in this space; for us, it is ultimately about building said: “We are delighted to see the re-opening of the University and Blue Mesh Solutions, along with the full potential of 5G mobile technology to a vital another daily rail connection to East Midlands a culture that makes everyone, regardless of who site at Tinsley, providing a further opportunity The frequency and choice of short sea container the reliability and predictability afforded by short key subcontractors Ericsson and Siemens, the and complex industry and develop use cases for Gateway and Freightliner has launched a new daily “We are extremely proud to be able to continue they are or what they do for the business, feel to move more goods by rail and the associated services at London Thamesport increased with sea container services. London Thamesport is project is testing the potential of 5G across two wider industries.” intermodal rail service to the recently resurrected our work with the Port of Felixstowe to deliver equally involved, supported and valued in all areas environmental benefits that brings. The daily two new sailings introduced in less than a week ideally located to service this trade and we are use cases: enabling remote-controlled cranes via 5G Create is a Government initiative to encourage of the workplace.” Tinsley Marshalling Yard, located between first-class service, which demonstrates sustained service can remove up to 76 lorries from the delighted that A2B and W.E.C. Lines have chosen the transmission of CCTV and; deploying Internet in early June. and support development projects aimed at helping Sheffield and Rotherham. growth for our companies and shows an inherent UK’s congested roads and further supports our us for these services.” of Things sensors and Artificial Intelligence to Maersk Line staff were joined by port personnel trust in our long-standing partnership.” First, A2B-online Container B.V. added a fourth the UK take a leading position in 5G technology. Commenting on the latest additions to the port’s commitment to tackling climate change and optimise the predicative maintenance cycle of to sign the containers in an act of solidarity and weekly sailing on its service to Moerdijk then, Bart van’t Hof, Group Sales Director A2B-online, roster of rail services, Chris Lewis, Chief Executive John Bailey, Managing Director – Intermodal and meeting government decarbonisation targets.” Felixstowe’s 31 quay-side and 82 yard cranes. support for inclusion and diversity before the just four days later, W.E.C. Lines introduced a said: Officer at the Port of Felixstowe, said: Terminals at Maritime Transport, commented: Harnessing the speed, low-latency and high- ‘Rainbow Containers’ continued on their world The new services increase the number of inland new direct service to Bilbao. “We are seeing an increase in volumes as a capacity of 5G, the project will demonstrate the tour on-board the Venta Maersk. Next stop, Kotka, “Expanding the number of rail services available “Our latest intermodal service has been destinations served by rail from Felixstowe to 16, Commenting on the new sailings, Mark Taylor, result of Brexit-related modal shift and as more productivity and efficiency gains of such technology, Finland. to importers and exporters from the port is one of introduced following high demand at Felixstowe more than any other UK port. Director, London Thamesport, said: industries restart after the Covid crisis. Through whilst reducing unplanned outage.” our key objectives. The Port of Felixstowe is the and East Midlands Gateway, and really underpins NEWS P4 – 7 // 4 // // 5 // // 6 // // 7 //

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FREEPORT Freeport East facts & figures Freeport East Felixstowe: will provide 1.45m sq ft of industrial buildings on a 68-acre site. Freeport East Gateway 14: set to provide a range of units on a 156 acre site. Freeport East Harwich: will provide 110 hectares for development of a Green Energy Hub. Hydrogen: at its peak by 2030, 1GW of hydrogen EAST could be produced, which would achieve 20% of the government’s total target. Integral to the framework are logistics, e-commerce large-scale manufacturing of offshore wind turbines Levelling-up: Freeport East includes the single most and distribution hubs. Freeport East Gateway 14, and components such as turbine towers, nacelles, deprived neighbourhood in the country. The plans promise at the Stowmarket junction of the A14, is poised to monopiles and jacket foundations and substations. an economic boost and regeneration which will include be the largest logistics and business park in East Engineering, installation and O&M (Operations and areas that are often overlooked. Anglia. Customs sites are being provided at PD Maintenance) activities could all be located here. Ports Felixstowe, at PortOne Logistics Park in Great Jobs and investment: 13,500 new jobs, £500 million Blakenham, at Uniserve’s site close to the Port of “Freeport East Harwich’s proximity to many of the of investment and a GVA of up to £5.5 billion to be Felixstowe, and at Horsley Cross on the A120, nine government’s designated offshore wind farm sites generated over a ten-year period. will attract national and international manufacturers miles from Harwich. Tax benefits: Businesses located in one of Freeport and developers for offshore wind turbines,” says East’s tax sites will be eligible for a range of incentives That, however, is just the start! The Freeport George Kieffer. to encourage inward investment and economic growth, concept as envisaged by the Government goes including Stamp Duty Land Tax, business rates and beyond what might be considered the traditional Alongside the expansion of wind power, ground- employer National Insurance contributions relief. port-related activities of import, export, warehousing breaking plans have been drawn up for a Green and hinterland trade and transport links. It also Hydrogen Hub, which would make the most of Customs: Businesses operating in the Freeport Customs emphasises the role that ports can play in a regional energy generated by offshore wind and the present sites can tap into a range of tariff and VAT benefits and strategy to attract inward investment and encourage and new nuclear power stations at Sizewell. Freeport exemptions, as well as simplified declaration procedures. innovation, including in transport, alternative fuels East is partnering with Ryse-Hydrogen and EDF to and green tech. find ways of powering port equipment with this green hydrogen supply, and then to use hydrogen The East of England has a global reputation for across port freight operations including road, rail and innovation and technology, and Freeport East’s maritime movements. location close to the East Coast green energy sector is a crucial part of the overall proposals. Freeport East will also contribute to wider innovation in the technology sector. Hutchison Ports is already George Kieffer says: “Focusing on the green energy working with Cambridge University and Three UK to sector, Freeport East brings together a team of blur of tax reductions and capital allowances, Freeport East is expected to create 13,500 new jobs European markets and beyond,” says George Kieffer, develop 5G applications, and with the New Anglia major companies and international investors and LEP, Tech East and BT’s research centre at Adastral business rates and National Insurance and generate a Gross Value Added (GVA) of £5.5 acting Chairman of Freeport East. world-leading research-intensive universities working billion over ten years. That’s quite an impact. Park on new telecommunications infrastructure. A relief, percentages, dates, deadlines … the Freeport East is a partnership between Hutchison closely with local authorities, to create a new Focusing on the bullet points that accompanied the Government’s One of eight English Freeports officially given the Ports, Harwich Haven Authority, New Anglia LEP, investment and innovation opportunity for the UK.” “Freeport East will embed these technological announcement on Freeports earlier this year were not innovations at its heart and help to make the UK go-ahead by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Freeport East is South East LEP, Essex County Council, Suffolk County Freeport East offers a unique combination of green energy sector, exactly speed-reading material. a world leader in technological innovation,” says centred on the Port of Felixstowe, Britain’s busiest Council, East Suffolk Council, Tendring District advantages to benefit traders, manufacturers and Freeport East is on the George Kieffer. “We are talking about an innovation Time to get back to basics. It is easy to find just container port, and Harwich International Port, a Council, Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils and the clean energy suppliers, he says; this adds up to a Freeport East brings together a hotbed, which will make a substantial contribution leading ro-ro port. It will undoubtedly be driven Haven Gateway Partnership. unique opportunity to build a global trade hub and world’s major trade routes one word to sum up Freeport East: the word to the government’s Ten Point Plan for a green forward by its enviable location. also accelerate opportunities in green energy. is opportunity. Opportunity for innovation and Hutchison Ports, owner of Felixstowe and Harwich industrial revolution, by helping to advance offshore team of major companies and connecting the UK directly with investment, for tax and Customs benefits, for “Freeport East is on the world’s major trade routes International, is the world’s leading port investor, Half of the UK’s offshore wind capacity is already wind, driving the growth of low carbon hydrogen, connecting the UK directly with markets around the developer and operator. Its experience in logistics trade and jobs. And, underpinning all of this? The on the doorstep and Harwich has considerable delivering new and advanced nuclear power, international investors” world. It is ideally placed to attract global investors and transport related businesses, are clearly of markets around the world” opportunity to deliver a green energy hub together experience in supporting this sector. A green energy accelerating the shift to zero emission vehicles, looking to use the UK as a springboard to access enormous value. with low-carbon growth and prosperity. hub is planned on a 110-hectare site next to Harwich enabling green ships and championing green International Port – the perfect place for supporting innovation.” FEATURE 1 P8 // 8 // // 9 // // 10 // // 11 //

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“In fact, a lot of the very largest items are often Container consolidation work is often linked to a more straightforward to lift because they will have project cargo. Perhaps two or three large pieces elixstowe, the UK’s largest container port, been designed to incorporate all the required lifting will be shipped on flat racks or standalone, with handles an astonishingly large, swift and points on them – the manufacturer and shipper will three cases of components or other equipment to be F constant flow of … containers. You knew that. have planned and thought about it. Some of the loaded into a container at the port. You can see them arriving and departing, stacked smaller stuff, that has not been crated, is harder.” high on the ships or on the quayside. Many colours, Accuracy is key – and a tape measure is often many names, many origins and destinations, but all For example, there has been a steady flow of required. “The dimensions are not always what a standard size. second-hand factory equipment, being exported we have been told, so we have to rejig the loading from the UK to buyers in Asia. “This machinery plan, let the customer know and keep them in the But have you thought outside the box? Did you might have been previously installed in a factory for loop,” says Steve. “It is not unusual to be given also know that despite the inexorable march of 30 or 40 years, so there will be no fixing points to dimensions and instructions to load into one containerisation over more than 60 years, and help lift it,” explains Steve. container, then we start measuring and realise it despite the undoubted benefits to world trade will never fit. Often they don’t consider the case It’s clear he relishes the challenge. “In this job, OUT OF and to the global economy of efficient, modular, that goes around the item. We will point out any there are never two days alike – there are different standardised container shipping, not everything fits discrepancies and suggest alternatives.” neatly into a box? issues, challenges and solutions,” he says. As well as the out-of-the-box stuff, some of which Steve and his team can also suggest solutions that Think giant cable reels, generators, turbines, arrives in wooden crates, the team is responsible deliver unexpected savings. For example, large boilers, factory machinery, oil & gas equipment for consolidation, devanning and revanning (taking items imported into Felixstowe can be lifted straight and even luxury yachts. Felixstowe has seen – and cargo out of or putting it into a container), sheeting to haulage at the port. “Customers often take an handled – it all. of cargo and handling split loads. They provide item still on its flat rack, for delivery hundreds of “Be as awkward as you like – we will love it!” says container weighing (to meet VGM requirements) miles inland – then have to bring back the flat rack Steve Cullen, Specialised Cargo Coordinator at the via a dedicated on-site weighbridge. They offer after unloading. We can save that unnecessary Port of Felixstowe. “People naturally tend to think expert advice and support, spend a good deal of journey by lifting the item off the flat rack here.” THE BOX time finetuning project solutions and provide free SHIP2SHORE #15 SHIP2SHORE #15 of containers when they think of Felixstowe, but Whatever the size, shape or weight, ‘belt and quotations. there is so much more going on. Our team expects braces’ is how he describes the approach to safety. the unexpected. We will work out the details, “We are very safety conscious – we have to be. We coordinate with shipper, forwarder, shipping line make sure everything is planned and carried out and others, and deliver a tailor-made solution for precisely.” loading or unloading. So, whether it’s a 40-tonne boiler, a hunk of “We work with the cargoes that are too high, wide equipment measuring 5 x 5 x 5 metres or a tricky or heavy to fit into a container. These cargoes collection of pieces to be consolidated, he says: can be carried on a container ship or a coaster or “We are here! We can offer you a solution. Come specialist vessel. What all out-of-gauge (OOG) and ask, and we will help you!” cargo has in common is that it takes expertise, detailed planning and specialist handling and securing to transport it safely.” Some ‘awkward’ cargo can be loaded on to flat racks or into open-top containers; the truly OOG will need a lot more bespoke thinking. Steve and his team focus on simple solutions for complex needs. Recent challenges #15 #15 Alongside the giant ship-to-shore container cranes that dominate the skyline at Felixstowe, * Boats and luxury yachts are a regular cargo an additional strength is the port’s wide range of through the Port of Felixstowe. Some arrive by specialist lifting equipment. road – others are so large that the only option is to sail them into port, to be lifted out of the “We can handle up to 95 tonnes in breakbulk with water and on to the ship that is to transport our own equipment,” says Steve. “Going above that, them overseas. “We normally build a cradle of many coasters handling OOG cargo are equipped steel with soft pads. The yacht is lifted into the with their own cranes with lift capacity of up to 200 cradle and carefully lashed, then we load the tonnes. There would be very few cases where we cradle on to the ship. Most are about 20 tonnes could not work out a way to move a load.” in weight – but some have been more than 60 The contrast with ‘sameness’ of containers is tonnes.” clear; if a large piece of project cargo is coming * Fully assembled, highly fragile aircraft Cabin through, detailed discussions are held as far in The dimensions Emergency Trainers have been shipped through advance as possible. What is the cargo, what are the Port of Felixstowe, heading for airline its total weight and dimensions, does it have lifting are not always what training centres around the world. Already points, where is the centre of gravity? “We are loaded with sensitive computer equipment, very thorough, to make sure we get all the relevant we have been told” these modules are built with the same structure information,” says Steve. as aircraft fuselage and are easily dented or scratched. Delicate, precision handling is vital. SHIP2SHORE FEATURE 2 P12 SHIP2SHORE // 12 // // 13 // // 14 // // 15 // SHIP2SHORE #34 SHIP2SHORE #34

A huge amount has been achieved at the Port Monitoring of emissions is also becoming smarter. The Group’s Sustainability Report sets out a similar, GHG emission reduction programme and and is of Felixstowe, for example, where in 2009 The established system previously used diffusion detailed and committed approach to tackling six committed to deliver stated targets. The Group Suffolk Coastal Council imposed an Air Quality tubes to monitor air quality on a monthly basis focus areas that have been identified and agreed has a new, refreshed direction in its sustainability Establishing a sustainability Management Area (AQMA) on areas near the port “HPUK is investing in more sophisticated continuous for 2021. efforts. We are not talking in vague terms, but have after high levels of NOx were detected. monitors, which have the ability to read pollutant concrete plans and fixed targets to deliver against. As well as GHG reduction, the focus areas are programme and strategy for levels on a live basis, sampling every 20 seconds,” Hutchison Ports is seeking out opportunities for “The AQMA was revoked six years later following waste reduction, health and wellbeing, people says Jessica. “This data is transferred wirelessly sustainable business now and the Group Operations sustained reduction in NOx levels to below the development, community engagement and supplier the whole Group is a big step forward” to cloud storage and will allow the HPUK ports to team is confident that the steps we plan to take national air quality objective, as measured by the transparency. better understand the position around air quality will also deliver many operational benefits to the Council,” says Mike Lavender, Environment And and its variations, and to correlate between what “For the Group, air quality and emission reduction terminals.” Energy Manager for the Port of Felixstowe. we are finding with levels of activity on site and are the really big focusses for the next few years,” “Current levels of NOx at the port boundary have external factors not necessarily related to the port.” says Jessica. “Hutchison Ports is pursuing the THE FUTURE reduced a further 12.4% since then, while SOx levels are 90% lower than in 2015, when the sulphur content in ship fuel was reduced under Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements,” he adds. “CO2 emissions from Felixstowe port operations, measured per TEU, have reduced by 11.9% in the same timeframe.” In 2020, HPUK created an Air Quality Strategy for each of its three ports, following Department for Transport (DfT) guidelines. This involved setting IS GREEN out high standards of commitment and specific targets, explains Jessica. “HPUK set out its plans for the next five to ten years – short, medium and long-term actions bespoke for each port. These are documented pledges, made public to demonstrate the strength of the commitment.” ustainability – wouldn’t we all like it to be As we all know, the best way to tackle a huge task True sustainability goes so much further. It also as simple as it sounds? The reality is that is to break it into smaller, manageable, achievable means looking after the health and safety of Other actions have included converting rubber-tyred striving for sustainability involves a myriad tasks. Hutchison has decided to implement the employees and the community, developing skills, gantry cranes (RTGs) and other terminal equipment of considerations, decisions and priorities. SDGs through three core sustainability pillars – Our getting involved in research projects, bringing more from diesel to electric power, buying more efficient S women into the workplace, enhancing diversity and terminal equipment and implementing smart traffic The one thing it isn’t? Optional. The one thing it Environment, Our People and Our Business. The management to minimise vehicle idling throughout can’t be? A woolly set of promises with no action. progress in each of these areas will be overseen by inclusivity, and getting involved in local projects. the terminal . As a group, Hutchison Ports has clearly aligned its the Group Sustainability Committee. And then there is the business itself. Those who sustainability strategy with the United Nation’s Goals set under the ‘environment’ heading are suggest that it will always be business versus the environment are mistaken. The future is about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is probably those that immediately spring to mind The group economic growth through ethical and sustainable seeking to integrate these goals into its day-to-day when considering sustainability. For example: business practice, working in harmony with local business. increasing renewable energy and choosing green has set a communities, and acting responsibly to ensure that In other words – this is real. “As a group, we are energy where available; seeking sustainable design, working conditions and human rights are adhered target of 1% reduction planning to act, not react, and lead the change climate resilience and a culture of innovation and to and respected throughout the supply chain. A required towards a zero-emission future for alternative fuels in new developments; reducing ‘green’ future should be exciting and successful too. in CO2 emissions every Hutchison Ports”, says the group’s new Sustainability emissions and improving air quality; pollution Report, entitled ‘Our Sustainable Future’. prevention; biodiversity and planting campaigns. “Establishing a sustainability programme and strategy for the whole Group is a big step forward,” year from its operations says Jessica Briggs, Senior Manager – Environment at Hutchison Ports, based in Felixstowe. between 2021 and “In effect, the business has built upon its existing 2023” environment strategy to realign some of its priorities to make sure that the sustainability Shore power options (for ships to plug into in pillars are a suitable foundation for making forward order to switch off their engines in port) are being looking business decisions. The group has set a considered and HPUK is planning to invest in a target of 1% reduction in CO2 emissions every year fleet of electric internal movement vehicles, whose from its operations between 2021 and 2023 – this operations and charging requirements will be extends to 2030, where we have a target of 11% monitored as something of a pilot for the whole reduction of CO2 per TEU compared to 2020. This is group. Looking ahead, Felixstowe will be trialling one of our main priorities.” hydrogen as part of the Freeport East programme SOx levels are 90% and HPUK is also discussing options such as Air quality and reducing emissions has been a microgrids and battery storage. lower than in 2015” priority for many years at Hutchison Ports UK’s (HPUK) operations Felixstowe, Harwich International and London Thamesport. “ FEATURE 3 P16 // 16 // // 17 // // 18 // // 19 //

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Hutchison Ports Stockholm delivers a number of important environmental benefits. In addition to THE WORLD OF employing more sustainable equipment – hybrid straddle-carriers, electric cars and electric fork lift HUTCHISON PORTS trucks - and reducing distances to Sweden’s largest markets, moving existing freight traffic from busy 53 PORTS IN 27 COUNTRIES urban roads helps cut congestion, improve safety and reduce the environmental impact of freight. The new port is also equipped with a rail terminal and offers an inland barge option both of which HUTCHISON allow freight to be removed from the roads altogether and opens up the possibility of more sustainable logistics solutions for traffic throughout Sweden. The twice-weekly barge operation directly on the coast makes the new terminal ideal connects the port with Vateras and there are plans for handling feeders that connect with deep-sea to increase frequency and the range of destinations traffic. with the aim of saving 30,000 lorry journeys by PORTS 2025. Lawrence Yam: “The connections between Hutchison Ports Stockholm and destinations The impact of Hutchison Ports Sweden will extend such as Rotterdam, Hamburg and St. Petersburg beyond its national market. It has the ambition and enable us to offer the opportunity to transport The new terminal also has the ability to handle all capability to serve as a hub for container flows to goods between the ports instead of on land. This aving handled its first vessel in May 2020 visiting trucks with hardly any human intervention, and from the adjacent Baltic region. Its location Hutchison Ports Stockholm in Norvik is one from initial pre-notification to gate-in and gate-out. is more cost effective and has a lesser impact on of the newest ports in the Hutchison Ports Truck drivers use the Hutchison Ports ubi app to the environment. We are continuously working to network. It is also the only deep water prepare and organise their terminal visits. While We are very develop rail transport solutions for our customers so STOCKHOLM Hfacility on the East Coast of Sweden. at the terminal optical character recognition that services meet their needs as far as possible. (OCR) plays an important role for identifying and The first phase of this container terminal covers eager to “We are very eager to make our new Hutchison controlling each visit. an area of 25ha with a quay length of 450 metres. make our Ports Stockholm terminal a great success. With the The quay will eventually be extended to 800 metres As CEO Lawrence Yam explains, expertise from deepest draught of any port in Sweden and using length and meets the needs of larger vessels for across the Hutchison Ports network was vital new Hutchison Ports brand-new equipment and the latest technology, deeper draughts, longer quays, larger terminal preparing for go-live at the new terminal: our customers will benefit from high productivity areas as well as short and easy approach lanes at an outstanding location. Through our terminal, EUROPE MIDDLE EAST ASIA THE AMERICAS “The team here in Sweden collaborated with Stockholm terminal a from the main shipping channels. we are looking forward to helping them to further colleagues in Hong Kong, Barcelona (BEST), ECT great success” develop and expand their business.” BELGIUM IRAQ MAINLAND CHINA SOUTH KOREA ARGENTINA As an all-new facility, the state-of-the-art terminal Rotterdam and GCT Gdynia who were supporting us Willebroek Basra Huizhou Busan Buenos Aires Jiangmen Gwangyang is equipped with modern technology and equipment in setting up internal systems and also aiding in the GERMANY OMAN Nanhai BAHAMAS designed for reliability and a low carbon footprint set-ups of the Autogate system and ubi container Duisburg Sohar Ningbo THAILAND Freeport such as the hybrid drive straddle carriers in use. The booking system for hauliers.” Shanghai 2 Laem Chabang POLAND SAUDI ARABIA CANADA terminal is capable of handling some of the largest Xiamen Fifty percent of Swedish consumption takes place Gdynia Dammam VIETNAM Québec container ships afloat and operations have begun Yantian in the Stockholm region and Hutchison Ports Ba Ria Vung Tau with two ship-to-shore cranes with an outreach of SPAIN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES MEXICO Stockholm is ideally located to serve this market. Barcelona Ajman HONG KONG, CHINA Ensenada 22 containers wide. Kwai Tsing Ras Al Khaimah Lazaro Cardenas Over three million inhabitants and the most Tuen Mun SWEDEN Umm Al Quwain AUSTRALASIA Manzanillo The ship-to-shore cranes, supplied by ZPMC, business dense area in the country lie within a 200 Stockholm INDONESIA Veracruz are some of the first in the world to be operated km, three hour, radius of the port. AUSTRALIA Jakarta remotely. Rather than sit in a cab suspended 40 THE NETHERLANDS Brisbane PANAMA The new terminal stands to be a game changer Amsterdam 1 AFRICA metres above the ground, the drivers operate the Sydney Balboa for logistics in Sweden. “The old terminal at Moerdijk MALAYSIA cranes from the operations centre providing them EGYPT Port Klang Cristobal Frihamnen was constrained both in terms of Rotterdam with a much improved working environment. Venlo Alexandria draught and capacity due to its location near to El Dekheila MYANMAR Thilawa Eight straddle carriers capable of stacking downtown Stockholm. Many container flows were UNITED KINGDOM Abu Qir containers four-high transport containers within forced to travel via the port of Gothenburg on the Felixstowe TANZANIA PAKISTAN the terminal. ZPMC’s new generation of intelligent south-westerly coast of Sweden, necessitating 500 Harwich Karachi 3 London Thamesport Dar es Salaam straddle carriers also allow for unmanned kilometres of transport over land. The new terminal operations using automation. turns that on its head and allows shippers to get much closer to the market, saving time, cost and cutting carbon” says Lawrence.

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Q Describe your Role at the port? A DAY IN THE LIFE... I am responsible for the initiation, The historic role of freight is the safe, efficient and A implementation, and monitoring of safety policies and procedures based on 05.40: accepted safety management and loss sustainable transit of goods throughout the UK.” Computer and phone switched on, I do my checks; which vessels are prevention principles which are geared being worked, their eVCR (Electronic Vessel Condition Report) for towards protecting the port, its employees hazards, the ‘Incident Book’, my emails then I prepare for the Operations and the environment whilst adhering to meeting. If time allows, I try to go out in the safety car to check all is as current legislation and industry standards. it should be on the quay. In plain English, I make sure everyone who comes to work goes home again without damaging themselves, others, equipment or the environment. OPINION Q&A 09.00: WHAT’S FREIGHT FOR IN A POST COVID, MORE Re-visit existing accident/incident investigations, this could involve a What is the Biggest Challenge of your follow-up call to individuals that are off work due to injury, chasing up Q job? evidence, liaising with the Operations Department on matters that need SUSTAINABLE WORLD? to be followed-up. More emails. World’s largest container ships call at port of Britain p4 // port of felixstoWe gets neW container handling forklift World’s largest container ships call at port of Britain p4 // port of felixstoWe gets neW container handling forklift Trying to fit everything into the working A day, which demands prioritising my By Tim Morris, UKMPG workload. I apologise if on the very rare SAFETY MANAGER, HUTCHISON PORTS occasion that something gets missed! 10:00:

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But it also provides opportunities as well. transition stages where technology is in principle What do you like Best about The upheaval of COVID, the imperative Ports offer the opportunity to expand the proven available but too far from being cost effective. Describe what would be working at the port? to confront the climate emergency, success of ‘port-centric’ models of logistics hubs Q your Best Day at work: More than just transit – transport as a catalyst Q MacandreWs sWitches to london thaMesport p6 // cosco england Maiden call p7 // neW records By road and rail p7 // the MacandreWs sWitches to london thaMesport p6 // cosco england Maiden call p7 // neW recordsthe need to spread prosperity B andy rand manufacturingoad facilities as andresilient, near-shored rail p7 // the 13.00: for jobs and prosperity Outside of the port I have an W Simply, any day we have opportunity across society. The freight industries, facilities for customers. appreciation of engineering, with ports as vital players, are much more than just The historic role of freight is the safe, efficient and A zero accidents or damage Ensure that accidents are being adequately investigated, Safety Making the net zero transition at pace so the sheer scale of the projects A agents of transit. We have vital roles to play. sustainable transit of goods throughout the UK. But incidents. Snapshots are performed, Accident Review Meetings take place. that surround us here at the I’ve been hugely impressed about the investment we also have an important ‘levelling up’ role to play Delivering more resilient supply chains port does fascinate me. Being in and development going on amongst the major as well. Our very ubiquity and nationwide presence this environment I have become COVID. Brexit. Suez. They each have their own very port operators to play their part in the transition to makes us a ready-made channel for job creation desensitised over the years to the 14.00: specific impacts. But there is a common strategic net zero. That’s for own activities and also for the throughout the UK. Major ports such as Felixstowe Favourite film? nissan supply chain p8 // hutchison logistics p12 // custoMs and Business p16 // portcentrics p20 // richard fleMing p22 // nissan supply chain p8 // hutchison logistics p12 // custoMs and Business p16 // portcentrics p20 // richard fleMing p22 // spectacular operations such as, Whisky Galore lesson – the importance of supply chain resilience. role we play as enablers for other sectors, such as also act as Gateways connecting all parts of the UK, the transition of Quay Cranes from Q Catch up with the Safety Department. At some point in the day, I may It’s too simplistic to declare the end of global supply offshore wind. Going forward we look forward to including the most deprived, with overseas markets vessels to the quay, Quay Crane A be required to attend an incident, hopefully it is very minor, if not, I may chains, just-in-time and other approaches that have working closely with colleagues across other freight supporting jobs and opportunity across the country. demolitions, the major systems need to be in attendance for some considerable time. been so instrumental in driving efficiency and lower modes to act as low emission and alternative fuel Ideal dinner guest? Again, there is a potentially winning partnership changes, and even just, climbing up costs for consumers. The solid business logic and hubs as part of net zero supply chains. Q Peter Sellers here for industry. It’s about Government putting in a Quay Crane. These would all be cost drivers are largely still there. A Freight, sometimes unfairly castigated in the press place the right rules and incentives to encourage 1988: Joined the Ipswich Port Authority as a Registered Dock Worker under the very exciting to those outside of the 16.00: It’s about striking a new, more resilient balance and by environmentalists, is working incredibly more industry investment. For example, Freeports National Dock labour Scheme port industry. between efficiency and resilience. If the whole hard on transition and is part of the climate change may offer potential step change opportunities. The Plan for next shift and complete the End of Shift report. supply chain is unlikely to be re-shored, can elements solution, not the problem. ongoing reform of the planning system is another 1997: Joined the Port of Felixstowe – I believe my title was a ‘Floating Gang Favourite book? of it be near-shored? Where can critical stocks clear priority. It can’t be just about housing, it needs To kill a Mockingbird The UK Government has, rightly, set ambitious Labourer’ Q physically sit within the supply chain? How can to factor in business and freight properly. targets. But the transition is not easy and it’s not First record bought? A optionality be expanded for not only sourcing but 18.00: cheap. Implementing huge change at real pace So, a time of big challenges. But my hope is that the David Bowie`s Favourite meal? supply chain routing? And how does more visibility 2000: Re-joined the Port of Ipswich when the Roll On/Roll Off service started again Q requires partnership between Government and post-pandemic landscape not only sees ports and `Low`. Fish Hopefully stepping in the front door! and data driven decision making happen to act on During this time, I studied for a Health and Safety qualification A Q industry with Government backing targets with freight sectors continue to play our fundamental such optionality? Last record bought/ A action. That’s not just in the R&D stages of solutions, historic role for the UK, but expand our contribution 2008: Shift Safety Manager at the Port of Felixstowe Q downloaded? Ideal holiday destination? These dialogues provide challenges to the freight it’s also in the seemingly less fashionable but vital significantly. A Absolutely no idea! QA Scottish Islands OPINION P24 – PEOPLE P26 // 24 // // 25 // // 26 // // 27 //

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The last 18 months has seen a huge amount of upheaval as people around the world have had to change the way they live and work in response to the Covid pandemic. Working from home has become the norm for many people and we have all got used to meeting virtually rather than in person.

There are, however, many jobs that cannot be done from home, including loading and unloading ships and our employees are amongst those key workers who have done a fantastic job to keep the economy moving throughout the pandemic. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our port workers and in fact all port workers around the world for keeping global trade moving.

The period since the arrival of Covid-19 has been something of a rollercoaster ride for everyone in the shipping and logistics industry. Volumes fell sharply in the first few months as the economy contracted at the fastest rate for 300 years but then bounced back strongly as spending habits shifted and online shopping boomed.

Then, just as things were settling into something of a new normal, the blockage of the Suez Canal, and a resurgence of Covid in South China, threw the industry another curve ball. And all of this is happening at the same time as we are getting used to the biggest change in European trade for 40 years following the UK’s departure from the European Union.

Although the recent Suez crisis was relatively short-lived, its impacts are still being felt on shipping schedules and congestion at major North European ports. Despite this, the measures we have in place at the Port of Felixstowe have helped ensure we continue to operate as normal. There are no delays for vessels, we have plenty of haulier booking slots available and haulier turnaround times are averaging around 35 minutes.

As much as we are focused on delivering for our customers today, we are not ignoring the needs of tomorrow. We are continuing to recruit and invest to ensure we have the people, the technology and the infrastructure we will need in the years ahead.

The deepening of Berth 7 has been completed. Ten cranes on Berths 6&7 have been heightened and the outreach is being extended to 23 containers wide. Berths 6, 8&9 will be deepened next year and our partners at Harwich Haven Authority are upgrading the main channel approach to 16m depth. For our container customers these improvements will ensure we continue to offer the best option for the increasing numbers of ultra large containerships serving the UK.

We have also upgraded our Ro/Ro facilities and are working with partners on new opportunities from the development of Freeport East, one of eight new Freeports recently announced by the Chancellor. So, while the headwinds from Covid are not yet a thing of the past, we are looking to the future and how we can continue to support our customers and help them to grow their businesses in the months and years ahead.

CHRIS LEWIS Chief Executive Officer CEO COMMENT

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PORT OF FELIXSTOWE SELECTED FOR UK GOVERNMENT 5G TRIAL

Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe is the largest Matt Warman MP, Minister for Digital UK port to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Infrastructure, said: Things (IoT) to enhance productivity, efficiency and “We want to unlock 5G’s potential to revolutionise safety across its core operations. a wide range of UK industries and 5G Ports is just Using a 5G Private Network installed by Three UK, one project the government is backing to achieve the port’s installation is part of the Government’s this. 5G Trials and Testbeds Programme to drive “Our ports will be more vital than ever as we forge investment and innovation in 5G and to support the an ambitious new global trading position for the UK development of new use cases and commercial post-Brexit, so I’m eager to see what 5G can do to deployment. maximise efficiency at Britain’s biggest and busiest The £3.4 million project has received £1.6 million container port in Felixstowe.” from the Government as part of 5G Create, a Mike Tomlinson, Managing Director, Business competition to support innovators exploring new Three UK, said: uses for 5G to improve people’s lives and boost British businesses. “This project brings together the UK’s largest holder of 5G Spectrum with the UK’s largest container port, Stephen Abraham, Technical Director at the port, supported by world-leading experts in Operational explained: Technology and Narrow Band Internet of Things. “Working with our partners at Three UK, Cambridge This is the perfect platform to test and demonstrate University and Blue Mesh Solutions, along with the full potential of 5G mobile technology to a vital key subcontractors Ericsson and Siemens, the and complex industry and develop use cases for project is testing the potential of 5G across two wider industries.” use cases: enabling remote-controlled cranes via 5G Create is a Government initiative to encourage the transmission of CCTV and; deploying Internet and support development projects aimed at helping of Things sensors and Artificial Intelligence to the UK take a leading position in 5G technology. optimise the predicative maintenance cycle of Felixstowe’s 31 quay-side and 82 yard cranes. Harnessing the speed, low-latency and high- capacity of 5G, the project will demonstrate the productivity and efficiency gains of such technology, whilst reducing unplanned outage.”

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FREEPORT EAST IS GO and generate a Gross Value Added (GVA) of £5.5 is backed by a wide range of businesses, business billion over 10 years. organisations and education providers and is Freeport East, centred on the Ports of Felixstowe working with Ryse-Hydrogen and EDF to develop a Other partners in Freeport East include the South and Harwich International is one of eight new Hydrogen Hub. Freeports in England announced by the Chancellor East and New Anglia LEPs, Suffolk and Essex of the Exchequer. county councils, East Suffolk Council and Mid Read more about Freeport East in the Suffolk, Babergh and Tendring District Councils. It feature on page 8. Commenting on the opportunities ahead, Hutchison Ports UK Executive and Acting CEO of Freeport East, Mark Taylor, said: “Freeport East is the perfect location to develop a new Freeport. Its position on the main global shipping routes, and with frequent services over to Europe, makes it the ideal place to attract inward investment. It has 50% of the UK’s offshore wind capacity on its doorstep and, working with our partners we will help drive developments in green energy for use in the transport sector as well as across the wider economy.” Covering Britain’s busiest container port, two major ferry ports and located close to the East Coast green energy cluster, Freeport East offers a unique combination of advantages to benefit traders, manufacturers and clean energy suppliers. Companies investing in the Freeport will benefit from a range of tax and customs benefits and Freeport East is forecast to create 13,500 new jobs

OVER THE RAINBOW

Two ‘Rainbow Containers’ arrived at the Port of Felixstowe on 21 June as part of a world tour to shine a light on inclusion and diversity. The containers, belonging to Maersk, began their tour in March and have travelled from Los Angeles to Yokohama followed by several locations across Asia and Europe before arriving in Felixstowe. They will finish their tour in Denmark, Maersk’s home country, for Copenhagen Pride 2021. Commenting on the initiative, Nick Luck, HR Director, Port of Felixstowe, said: “We are delighted to welcome Maersk’s ‘Rainbow Containers’ to the Port of Felixstowe as part of their world tour. Diversity and Inclusion is as important to us as it is to Maersk and we have a lot happening in this space; for us, it is ultimately about building a culture that makes everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the business, feel equally involved, supported and valued in all areas of the workplace.” Maersk Line staff were joined by port personnel to sign the containers in an act of solidarity and support for inclusion and diversity before the ‘Rainbow Containers’ continued on their world tour on-board the Venta Maersk. Next stop, Kotka, Finland.

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PORT OF FELIXSTOWE RO/RO UPGRADE earlier work to increase the number of trailer COMPLETE parking bays at the port and boosts the capability of our Ro/Ro operations.” Improvements to Ro/Ro facilities will allow the Port of Felixstowe to accommodate larger Ro/ Felixstowe and its sister-port Harwich International Ro vessels and improve the efficiency of vessel are major gateways for North Sea Ro/Ro traffic. operations. Felixstowe handles predominantly unaccompanied trailer trade with Europe via the Netherlands. Ferry The upgrade to facilities at the port includes company DFDS operate three sailings per day to the lengthening of No.3 Ro/Ro berth and the Vlaardingen in Rotterdam using vessels of 190-250 replacement of the previous hydraulic ramp at trailer capacity. No.4 Ro/Ro berth with a larger floating linkspan. Mark Woodard, DFDS General Manager Felixstowe, Commenting on the improvements, Rob Ashton, said: Operations Director at the Port of Felixstowe, said: “We are delighted with the outcome of these “The completion of this upgrade was well-timed. works. Unaccompanied trailer traffic is becoming vessel deployment and will improve the reliability After an initial dip following the end of the Brexit ever more cost-effective for traders. We expect to and consistency of service on the route.” transition period, Roll-on/Roll-off volumes have see a further increase in demand as heavy goods been very strong as we see traffic switching to driver shortages intensify and full import controls Harwich International Port has two daily ferry Felixstowe and Harwich as a result of new import are implemented on goods from the EU from 1 July. connections to the Hook of Holland and two to requirements. The new Ro/Ro ramp complements The improved facilities give us greater flexibility in Rotterdam, both offered by Stena Line.

SPOILT FOR CHOICE major container gateway for the Midlands and both Maritime’s and DB Cargo UK’s drive to North and approximately 50% of traffic with these offer more reliability and greater choice to the The UK’s busiest intermodal rail terminal is even key regions moves by rail. Increasing the number market.” busier following the introduction of three new rail of services is good for the port, good for our services from the Port of Felixstowe. customers and good for the environment.” Tim Shakerley, Managing Director of UK Rail at GB Railfreight has added a service to Wakefield, Freightliner, said: John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight, Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK have added said: “We are delighted to see the re-opening of the another daily rail connection to East Midlands site at Tinsley, providing a further opportunity Gateway and Freightliner has launched a new daily “We are extremely proud to be able to continue to move more goods by rail and the associated intermodal rail service to the recently resurrected our work with the Port of Felixstowe to deliver environmental benefits that brings. The daily Tinsley Marshalling Yard, located between first-class service, which demonstrates sustained service can remove up to 76 lorries from the Sheffield and Rotherham. growth for our companies and shows an inherent UK’s congested roads and further supports our trust in our long-standing partnership.” Commenting on the latest additions to the port’s commitment to tackling climate change and roster of rail services, Chris Lewis, Chief Executive John Bailey, Managing Director – Intermodal and meeting government decarbonisation targets.” Officer at the Port of Felixstowe, said: Terminals at Maritime Transport, commented: The new services increase the number of inland “Expanding the number of rail services available “Our latest intermodal service has been destinations served by rail from Felixstowe to 16, to importers and exporters from the port is one of introduced following high demand at Felixstowe more than any other UK port. our key objectives. The Port of Felixstowe is the and East Midlands Gateway, and really underpins

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OVERLAND FROM CHINA After leaving the intermodal terminal in Chengdu, Port of Kaliningrad eleven days later where the A new option for shipping goods from China the container trains are routed via China, containers are transshipped from rail to RTSB’s through the Port of Felixstowe has been Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Lithuania on vessel Anja to complete the journey. introduced by Germany’s RTSB Group. the first part of the journey. They arrive at the The service utilises RTSB’s existing rail network from China and uses the Port of Kaliningrad where containers are transferred to ship to complete the journey to the UK’s largest container port. The first shipment was completed with a total transit time of just 15 days between Chengdu and Felixstowe. Commenting on the new service, Elena Schmitz von Hülst, Marketing Director of RTSB, said: “China is the largest source of container trade for the UK and this new combined rail-sea offers importers an important alternative to existing all-sea or all-rail routes. Using the combination of Kaliningrad and Felixstowe cuts up to 7 days off the transit time of some all-rail options and eases customs procedures by avoiding the need to transit the European Union.”

this extra sailing we have an opportunity to spread the increased volumes evenly throughout the week. “We are very pleased to reconfirm our long term partnership with London Thamesport. Their focus on service and the excellent care we receive adds value to the quality product we offer our customers.” Roger Megann, Managing Director of W.E.C. Lines UK, said: “This is a major milestone in the success story of W.E.C. Lines and will further cement our position as the preferred carrier of choice on the short sea trades of Spain, Portugal and Morocco.”

SHORT SEA BOOST AT LONDON “Brexit has shaken up the European logistics THAMESPORT landscape with more and more operators seeking The frequency and choice of short sea container the reliability and predictability afforded by short services at London Thamesport increased with sea container services. London Thamesport is two new sailings introduced in less than a week ideally located to service this trade and we are in early June. delighted that A2B and W.E.C. Lines have chosen us for these services.” First, A2B-online Container B.V. added a fourth weekly sailing on its service to Moerdijk then, Bart van’t Hof, Group Sales Director A2B-online, just four days later, W.E.C. Lines introduced a said: new direct service to Bilbao. “We are seeing an increase in volumes as a Commenting on the new sailings, Mark Taylor, result of Brexit-related modal shift and as more Director, London Thamesport, said: industries restart after the Covid crisis. Through

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blur of tax reductions and capital allowances, Freeport East is expected to create 13,500 new jobs European markets and beyond,” says George Kieffer, business rates and National Insurance and generate a Gross Value Added (GVA) of £5.5 acting Chairman of Freeport East. billion over ten years. That’s quite an impact. A relief, percentages, dates, deadlines … the Freeport East is a partnership between Hutchison bullet points that accompanied the Government’s One of eight English Freeports officially given the Ports, Harwich Haven Authority, New Anglia LEP, announcement on Freeports earlier this year were not go-ahead by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Freeport East is South East LEP, Essex County Council, Suffolk County exactly speed-reading material. centred on the Port of Felixstowe, Britain’s busiest Council, East Suffolk Council, Tendring District Time to get back to basics. It is easy to find just container port, and Harwich International Port, a Council, Babergh and Mid Suffolk Councils and the leading ro-ro port. It will undoubtedly be driven Haven Gateway Partnership. one word to sum up Freeport East: the word forward by its enviable location. is opportunity. Opportunity for innovation and Hutchison Ports, owner of Felixstowe and Harwich investment, for tax and Customs benefits, for “Freeport East is on the world’s major trade routes International, is the world’s leading port investor, trade and jobs. And, underpinning all of this? The connecting the UK directly with markets around the developer and operator. Its experience in logistics opportunity to deliver a green energy hub together world. It is ideally placed to attract global investors and transport related businesses, are clearly of with low-carbon growth and prosperity. looking to use the UK as a springboard to access enormous value.

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Integral to the framework are logistics, e-commerce large-scale manufacturing of offshore wind turbines and distribution hubs. Freeport East Gateway 14, and components such as turbine towers, nacelles, at the Stowmarket junction of the A14, is poised to monopiles and jacket foundations and substations. be the largest logistics and business park in East Engineering, installation and O&M (Operations and Anglia. Customs sites are being provided at PD Maintenance) activities could all be located here. Ports Felixstowe, at PortOne Logistics Park in Great Blakenham, at Uniserve’s site close to the Port of “Freeport East Harwich’s proximity to many of the Felixstowe, and at Horsley Cross on the A120, nine government’s designated offshore wind farm sites miles from Harwich. will attract national and international manufacturers and developers for offshore wind turbines,” says That, however, is just the start! The Freeport George Kieffer. concept as envisaged by the Government goes beyond what might be considered the traditional Alongside the expansion of wind power, ground- port-related activities of import, export, warehousing breaking plans have been drawn up for a Green and hinterland trade and transport links. It also Hydrogen Hub, which would make the most of emphasises the role that ports can play in a regional energy generated by offshore wind and the present strategy to attract inward investment and encourage and new nuclear power stations at Sizewell. Freeport innovation, including in transport, alternative fuels East is partnering with Ryse-Hydrogen and EDF to and green tech. find ways of powering port equipment with this green hydrogen supply, and then to use hydrogen The East of England has a global reputation for across port freight operations including road, rail and innovation and technology, and Freeport East’s maritime movements. location close to the East Coast green energy sector is a crucial part of the overall proposals. Freeport East will also contribute to wider innovation in the technology sector. Hutchison Ports is already George Kieffer says: “Focusing on the green energy working with Cambridge University and Three UK to sector, Freeport East brings together a team of develop 5G applications, and with the New Anglia major companies and international investors and LEP, Tech East and BT’s research centre at Adastral world-leading research-intensive universities working Park on new telecommunications infrastructure. closely with local authorities, to create a new investment and innovation opportunity for the UK.” “Freeport East will embed these technological innovations at its heart and help to make the UK Focusing on Freeport East offers a unique combination of a world leader in technological innovation,” says the green advantages to benefit traders, manufacturers and George Kieffer. “We are talking about an innovation clean energy suppliers, he says; this adds up to a energy sector, hotbed, which will make a substantial contribution unique opportunity to build a global trade hub and to the government’s Ten Point Plan for a green Freeport East brings together also accelerate opportunities in green energy. industrial revolution, by helping to advance offshore a team of major companies Half of the UK’s offshore wind capacity is already wind, driving the growth of low carbon hydrogen, on the doorstep and Harwich has considerable delivering new and advanced nuclear power, and international investors” experience in supporting this sector. A green energy accelerating the shift to zero emission vehicles, hub is planned on a 110-hectare site next to Harwich enabling green ships and championing green International Port – the perfect place for supporting innovation.”

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Freeport East facts & figures Freeport East Felixstowe: will provide 1.45m sq ft of industrial buildings on a 68-acre site. Freeport East Gateway 14: set to provide a range of units on a 156 acre site. Freeport East Harwich: will provide 110 hectares for development of a Green Energy Hub. Hydrogen: at its peak by 2030, 1GW of hydrogen could be produced, which would achieve 20% of the government’s total target. Levelling-up: Freeport East includes the single most deprived neighbourhood in the country. The plans promise an economic boost and regeneration which will include areas that are often overlooked. Jobs and investment: 13,500 new jobs, £500 million of investment and a GVA of up to £5.5 billion to be generated over a ten-year period. Tax benefits: Businesses located in one of Freeport East’s tax sites will be eligible for a range of incentives to encourage inward investment and economic growth, including Stamp Duty Land Tax, business rates and employer National Insurance contributions relief. Customs: Businesses operating in the Freeport Customs sites can tap into a range of tariff and VAT benefits and exemptions, as well as simplified declaration procedures.

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elixstowe, the UK’s largest container port, handles an astonishingly large, swift and F constant flow of … containers. You knew that. You can see them arriving and departing, stacked high on the ships or on the quayside. Many colours, many names, many origins and destinations, but all a standard size. But have you thought outside the box? Did you also know that despite the inexorable march of containerisation over more than 60 years, and despite the undoubted benefits to world trade OUT OF and to the global economy of efficient, modular, standardised container shipping, not everything fits neatly into a box? Think giant cable reels, generators, turbines, boilers, factory machinery, oil & gas equipment and even luxury yachts. Felixstowe has seen – and handled – it all. “Be as awkward as you like – we will love it!” says Steve Cullen, Specialised Cargo Coordinator at the THE BOX Port of Felixstowe. “People naturally tend to think of containers when they think of Felixstowe, but there is so much more going on. Our team expects the unexpected. We will work out the details, coordinate with shipper, forwarder, shipping line and others, and deliver a tailor-made solution for loading or unloading. “We work with the cargoes that are too high, wide or heavy to fit into a container. These cargoes can be carried on a container ship or a coaster or specialist vessel. What all out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo has in common is that it takes expertise, detailed planning and specialist handling and securing to transport it safely.” Some ‘awkward’ cargo can be loaded on to flat racks or into open-top containers; the truly OOG will need a lot more bespoke thinking. Steve and his team focus on simple solutions for complex needs. Alongside the giant ship-to-shore container cranes that dominate the skyline at Felixstowe, an additional strength is the port’s wide range of specialist lifting equipment. “We can handle up to 95 tonnes in breakbulk with our own equipment,” says Steve. “Going above that, many coasters handling OOG cargo are equipped with their own cranes with lift capacity of up to 200 tonnes. There would be very few cases where we could not work out a way to move a load.” The contrast with ‘sameness’ of containers is clear; if a large piece of project cargo is coming through, detailed discussions are held as far in advance as possible. What is the cargo, what are its total weight and dimensions, does it have lifting points, where is the centre of gravity? “We are very thorough, to make sure we get all the relevant information,” says Steve.

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“In fact, a lot of the very largest items are often more straightforward to lift because they will have been designed to incorporate all the required lifting points on them – the manufacturer and shipper will have planned and thought about it. Some of the smaller stuff, that has not been crated, is harder.” For example, there has been a steady flow of second-hand factory equipment, being exported from the UK to buyers in Asia. “This machinery might have been previously installed in a factory for 30 or 40 years, so there will be no fixing points to help lift it,” explains Steve. It’s clear he relishes the challenge. “In this job, there are never two days alike – there are different issues, challenges and solutions,” he says. As well as the out-of-the-box stuff, some of which arrives in wooden crates, the team is responsible for consolidation, devanning and revanning (taking cargo out of or putting it into a container), sheeting of cargo and handling split loads. They provide container weighing (to meet VGM requirements) via a dedicated on-site weighbridge. They offer expert advice and support, spend a good deal of time finetuning project solutions and provide free quotations.

The dimensions are not always what we have been told”

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Container consolidation work is often linked to a project cargo. Perhaps two or three large pieces will be shipped on flat racks or standalone, with three cases of components or other equipment to be loaded into a container at the port. Accuracy is key – and a tape measure is often required. “The dimensions are not always what we have been told, so we have to rejig the loading plan, let the customer know and keep them in the loop,” says Steve. “It is not unusual to be given dimensions and instructions to load into one container, then we start measuring and realise it will never fit. Often they don’t consider the case that goes around the item. We will point out any discrepancies and suggest alternatives.” Steve and his team can also suggest solutions that deliver unexpected savings. For example, large items imported into Felixstowe can be lifted straight to haulage at the port. “Customers often take an item still on its flat rack, for delivery hundreds of miles inland – then have to bring back the flat rack after unloading. We can save that unnecessary journey by lifting the item off the flat rack here.” Whatever the size, shape or weight, ‘belt and braces’ is how he describes the approach to safety. “We are very safety conscious – we have to be. We make sure everything is planned and carried out precisely.” So, whether it’s a 40-tonne boiler, a hunk of equipment measuring 5 x 5 x 5 metres or a tricky collection of pieces to be consolidated, he says: “We are here! We can offer you a solution. Come and ask, and we will help you!”

Recent challenges * Boats and luxury yachts are a regular cargo through the Port of Felixstowe. Some arrive by road – others are so large that the only option is to sail them into port, to be lifted out of the water and on to the ship that is to transport them overseas. “We normally build a cradle of steel with soft pads. The yacht is lifted into the cradle and carefully lashed, then we load the cradle on to the ship. Most are about 20 tonnes in weight – but some have been more than 60 tonnes.” * Fully assembled, highly fragile aircraft Cabin Emergency Trainers have been shipped through the Port of Felixstowe, heading for airline training centres around the world. Already loaded with sensitive computer equipment, these modules are built with the same structure as aircraft fuselage and are easily dented or scratched. Delicate, precision handling is vital.

// 15 // Establishing a sustainability programme and strategy for the whole Group is a big step forward”

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ustainability – wouldn’t we all like it to be As we all know, the best way to tackle a huge task True sustainability goes so much further. It also as simple as it sounds? The reality is that is to break it into smaller, manageable, achievable means looking after the health and safety of striving for sustainability involves a myriad tasks. Hutchison has decided to implement the employees and the community, developing skills, of considerations, decisions and priorities. SDGs through three core sustainability pillars – Our getting involved in research projects, bringing more S women into the workplace, enhancing diversity and The one thing it isn’t? Optional. The one thing it Environment, Our People and Our Business. The can’t be? A woolly set of promises with no action. progress in each of these areas will be overseen by inclusivity, and getting involved in local projects. As a group, Hutchison Ports has clearly aligned its the Group Sustainability Committee. And then there is the business itself. Those who sustainability strategy with the United Nation’s Goals set under the ‘environment’ heading are suggest that it will always be business versus the environment are mistaken. The future is about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is probably those that immediately spring to mind economic growth through ethical and sustainable seeking to integrate these goals into its day-to-day when considering sustainability. For example: business practice, working in harmony with local business. increasing renewable energy and choosing green communities, and acting responsibly to ensure that In other words – this is real. “As a group, we are energy where available; seeking sustainable design, working conditions and human rights are adhered planning to act, not react, and lead the change climate resilience and a culture of innovation and to and respected throughout the supply chain. A required towards a zero-emission future for alternative fuels in new developments; reducing ‘green’ future should be exciting and successful too. Hutchison Ports”, says the group’s new Sustainability emissions and improving air quality; pollution Report, entitled ‘Our Sustainable Future’. prevention; biodiversity and planting campaigns. “Establishing a sustainability programme and strategy for the whole Group is a big step forward,” says Jessica Briggs, Senior Manager – Environment at Hutchison Ports, based in Felixstowe. “In effect, the business has built upon its existing environment strategy to realign some of its priorities to make sure that the sustainability pillars are a suitable foundation for making forward looking business decisions. The group has set a target of 1% reduction in CO2 emissions every year from its operations between 2021 and 2023 – this extends to 2030, where we have a target of 11% reduction of CO2 per TEU compared to 2020. This is one of our main priorities.” Air quality and reducing emissions has been a priority for many years at Hutchison Ports UK’s (HPUK) operations Felixstowe, Harwich International and London Thamesport. “

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A huge amount has been achieved at the Port of Felixstowe, for example, where in 2009 Suffolk Coastal Council imposed an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) on areas near the port after high levels of NOx were detected. “The AQMA was revoked six years later following sustained reduction in NOx levels to below the national air quality objective, as measured by the Council,” says Mike Lavender, Environment And Energy Manager for the Port of Felixstowe. “Current levels of NOx at the port boundary have reduced a further 12.4% since then, while SOx levels are 90% lower than in 2015, when the sulphur content in ship fuel was reduced under Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements,” he adds. “CO2 emissions from Felixstowe port operations, measured per TEU, have reduced by 11.9% in the same timeframe.” In 2020, HPUK created an Air Quality Strategy for each of its three ports, following Department for Transport (DfT) guidelines. This involved setting out high standards of commitment and specific targets, explains Jessica. “HPUK set out its plans for the next five to ten years – short, medium and long-term actions bespoke for each port. These are documented pledges, made public to demonstrate the strength of the commitment.” Other actions have included converting rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) and other terminal equipment from diesel to electric power, buying more efficient terminal equipment and implementing smart traffic management to minimise vehicle idling throughout the terminal . The group has set a target of 1% reduction in CO2 emissions every year from its operations between 2021 and 2023” Shore power options (for ships to plug into in order to switch off their engines in port) are being considered and HPUK is planning to invest in a fleet of electric internal movement vehicles, whose operations and charging requirements will be monitored as something of a pilot for the whole group. Looking ahead, Felixstowe will be trialling hydrogen as part of the Freeport East programme and HPUK is also discussing options such as microgrids and battery storage.

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Monitoring of emissions is also becoming smarter. The Group’s Sustainability Report sets out a similar, GHG emission reduction programme and and is The established system previously used diffusion detailed and committed approach to tackling six committed to deliver stated targets. The Group tubes to monitor air quality on a monthly basis focus areas that have been identified and agreed has a new, refreshed direction in its sustainability “HPUK is investing in more sophisticated continuous for 2021. efforts. We are not talking in vague terms, but have monitors, which have the ability to read pollutant concrete plans and fixed targets to deliver against. As well as GHG reduction, the focus areas are levels on a live basis, sampling every 20 seconds,” Hutchison Ports is seeking out opportunities for waste reduction, health and wellbeing, people says Jessica. “This data is transferred wirelessly sustainable business now and the Group Operations development, community engagement and supplier to cloud storage and will allow the HPUK ports to team is confident that the steps we plan to take transparency. better understand the position around air quality will also deliver many operational benefits to the and its variations, and to correlate between what “For the Group, air quality and emission reduction terminals.” we are finding with levels of activity on site and are the really big focusses for the next few years,” external factors not necessarily related to the port.” says Jessica. “Hutchison Ports is pursuing the

SOx levels are 90% lower than in 2015”

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// 20 // aving handled its first vessel in May 2020 Hutchison Ports Stockholm in Norvik is one of the newest ports in the Hutchison Ports network. It is also the only deep water Hfacility on the East Coast of Sweden. The first phase of this container terminal covers an area of 25ha with a quay length of 450 metres. The quay will eventually be extended to 800 metres length and meets the needs of larger vessels for deeper draughts, longer quays, larger terminal areas as well as short and easy approach lanes from the main shipping channels. As an all-new facility, the state-of-the-art terminal is equipped with modern technology and equipment designed for reliability and a low carbon footprint such as the hybrid drive straddle carriers in use. The terminal is capable of handling some of the largest container ships afloat and operations have begun with two ship-to-shore cranes with an outreach of 22 containers wide. The ship-to-shore cranes, supplied by ZPMC, are some of the first in the world to be operated remotely. Rather than sit in a cab suspended 40 metres above the ground, the drivers operate the cranes from the operations centre providing them with a much improved working environment. Eight straddle carriers capable of stacking containers four-high transport containers within the terminal. ZPMC’s new generation of intelligent straddle carriers also allow for unmanned operations using automation.

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Hutchison Ports Stockholm delivers a number of important environmental benefits. In addition to employing more sustainable equipment – hybrid straddle-carriers, electric cars and electric fork lift trucks - and reducing distances to Sweden’s largest markets, moving existing freight traffic from busy urban roads helps cut congestion, improve safety and reduce the environmental impact of freight. The new port is also equipped with a rail terminal and offers an inland barge option both of which allow freight to be removed from the roads altogether and opens up the possibility of more sustainable logistics solutions for traffic throughout Sweden. The twice-weekly barge operation directly on the coast makes the new terminal ideal connects the port with Vateras and there are plans for handling feeders that connect with deep-sea to increase frequency and the range of destinations traffic. with the aim of saving 30,000 lorry journeys by 2025. Lawrence Yam: “The connections between Hutchison Ports Stockholm and destinations The impact of Hutchison Ports Sweden will extend such as Rotterdam, Hamburg and St. Petersburg beyond its national market. It has the ambition and enable us to offer the opportunity to transport The new terminal also has the ability to handle all capability to serve as a hub for container flows to goods between the ports instead of on land. This visiting trucks with hardly any human intervention, and from the adjacent Baltic region. Its location from initial pre-notification to gate-in and gate-out. is more cost effective and has a lesser impact on Truck drivers use the Hutchison Ports ubi app to the environment. We are continuously working to prepare and organise their terminal visits. While We are very develop rail transport solutions for our customers so at the terminal optical character recognition that services meet their needs as far as possible. (OCR) plays an important role for identifying and eager to “We are very eager to make our new Hutchison controlling each visit. make our Ports Stockholm terminal a great success. With the As CEO Lawrence Yam explains, expertise from deepest draught of any port in Sweden and using across the Hutchison Ports network was vital new Hutchison Ports brand-new equipment and the latest technology, preparing for go-live at the new terminal: our customers will benefit from high productivity Stockholm terminal a at an outstanding location. Through our terminal, “The team here in Sweden collaborated with we are looking forward to helping them to further colleagues in Hong Kong, Barcelona (BEST), ECT great success” develop and expand their business.” Rotterdam and GCT Gdynia who were supporting us in setting up internal systems and also aiding in the set-ups of the Autogate system and ubi container booking system for hauliers.” Fifty percent of Swedish consumption takes place in the Stockholm region and Hutchison Ports Stockholm is ideally located to serve this market. Over three million inhabitants and the most business dense area in the country lie within a 200 km, three hour, radius of the port. The new terminal stands to be a game changer for logistics in Sweden. “The old terminal at Frihamnen was constrained both in terms of draught and capacity due to its location near to downtown Stockholm. Many container flows were forced to travel via the port of Gothenburg on the south-westerly coast of Sweden, necessitating 500 kilometres of transport over land. The new terminal turns that on its head and allows shippers to get much closer to the market, saving time, cost and cutting carbon” says Lawrence.

// 22 // SHIP2SHORE #34 THE WORLD OF HUTCHISON PORTS 53 PORTS IN 27 COUNTRIES

EUROPE MIDDLE EAST ASIA THE AMERICAS

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DISCOVER OUR PORTS AT HUTCHISONPORTS.COM SHIP2SHORE #34 OPINION WHAT’S FREIGHT FOR IN A POST COVID, MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD? By Tim Morris, UKMPG

e live in times of major challenges. sector. But it also provides opportunities as well. transition stages where technology is in principle The upheaval of COVID, the imperative Ports offer the opportunity to expand the proven available but too far from being cost effective. to confront the climate emergency, success of ‘port-centric’ models of logistics hubs More than just transit – transport as a catalyst the need to spread prosperity and and manufacturing facilities as resilient, near-shored W for jobs and prosperity opportunity across society. The freight industries, facilities for customers. with ports as vital players, are much more than just The historic role of freight is the safe, efficient and Making the net zero transition at pace agents of transit. We have vital roles to play. sustainable transit of goods throughout the UK. But I’ve been hugely impressed about the investment we also have an important ‘levelling up’ role to play Delivering more resilient supply chains and development going on amongst the major as well. Our very ubiquity and nationwide presence COVID. Brexit. Suez. They each have their own very port operators to play their part in the transition to makes us a ready-made channel for job creation specific impacts. But there is a common strategic net zero. That’s for own activities and also for the throughout the UK. Major ports such as Felixstowe lesson – the importance of supply chain resilience. role we play as enablers for other sectors, such as also act as Gateways connecting all parts of the UK, It’s too simplistic to declare the end of global supply offshore wind. Going forward we look forward to including the most deprived, with overseas markets chains, just-in-time and other approaches that have working closely with colleagues across other freight supporting jobs and opportunity across the country. been so instrumental in driving efficiency and lower modes to act as low emission and alternative fuel Again, there is a potentially winning partnership costs for consumers. The solid business logic and hubs as part of net zero supply chains. here for industry. It’s about Government putting in cost drivers are largely still there. Freight, sometimes unfairly castigated in the press place the right rules and incentives to encourage It’s about striking a new, more resilient balance and by environmentalists, is working incredibly more industry investment. For example, Freeports between efficiency and resilience. If the whole hard on transition and is part of the climate change may offer potential step change opportunities. The supply chain is unlikely to be re-shored, can elements solution, not the problem. ongoing reform of the planning system is another of it be near-shored? Where can critical stocks clear priority. It can’t be just about housing, it needs The UK Government has, rightly, set ambitious physically sit within the supply chain? How can to factor in business and freight properly. targets. But the transition is not easy and it’s not optionality be expanded for not only sourcing but cheap. Implementing huge change at real pace So, a time of big challenges. But my hope is that the supply chain routing? And how does more visibility requires partnership between Government and post-pandemic landscape not only sees ports and and data driven decision making happen to act on industry with Government backing targets with freight sectors continue to play our fundamental such optionality? action. That’s not just in the R&D stages of solutions, historic role for the UK, but expand our contribution These dialogues provide challenges to the freight it’s also in the seemingly less fashionable but vital significantly.

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The historic role of freight is the safe, efficient and sustainable transit of goods throughout the UK.”

// 25 // SHIP2SHORE #34 ROY GARWOOD SAFETY MANAGER, HUTCHISON PORTS 2008: 2000: 1997: 1988: Shift SafetyManageratthe Port ofFelixstowe During thistime,Istudiedfor aHealthandSafetyqualification Re-joined thePortofIpswich whentheRollOn/RollOffservice startedagain Labourer’ Joined thePortofFelixstowe–Ibelievemytitlewasa‘ Floating Gang National DocklabourScheme Joined theIpswichPortAuthorityasaRegisteredDockWorker underthe // 26// SHIP2SHORE #34

Q Describe your Role at the port? A DAY IN THE LIFE... I am responsible for the initiation, A implementation, and monitoring of safety policies and procedures based on 05.40: accepted safety management and loss Computer and phone switched on, I do my checks; which vessels prevention principles which are geared are being worked, their eVCR (Electronic Vessel Condition Report) towards protecting the port, its employees for hazards, the ‘Incident Book’, my emails, then I prepare for the and the environment whilst adhering to Operations meeting. If time allows, I try to go out in the safety car to current legislation and industry standards. check all is as it should be on the quay. In plain English, I make sure everyone who comes to work goes home again without damaging themselves, others, equipment or the environment.

Q&A 09.00:

Re-visit existing accident/incident investigations, this could involve a What is the Biggest Challenge of your follow-up call to individuals that are off work due to injury, chasing up Q job? evidence, liaising with the Operations Department on matters that need Trying to fit everything into the working to be followed-up. More emails. A day, which demands prioritising my workload. I apologise if on the very rare occasion that something gets missed! 10:00:

Planned meetings or inspections, these generally take approximately Q What do you find Most Satisfying about your role? 2hrs to complete. If none planned, continue with ongoing projects. Interaction with the various people that I work with throughout the A day. I am lucky in that it is essential that I visit numerous sections/ 11.00: people in the performance of my role, generally, this raises my spirits. Complete Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, Safety Notices, Toolbox Talks etc. What do you like Best about Describe what would be working at the port? Q Q your Best Day at work: 13.00: Outside of the port I have an Simply, any day we have appreciation of engineering, A zero accidents or damage Ensure that accidents are being adequately investigated, Safety so the sheer scale of the projects A incidents. Snapshots are performed, Accident Review Meetings take place. that surround us here at the port does fascinate me. Being in this environment I have become desensitised over the years to the Favourite film? 14.00: spectacular operations such as, Whisky Galore the transition of Quay Cranes from Q Catch up with the Safety Department. At some point in the day, I may vessels to the quay, Quay Crane A be required to attend an incident, hopefully it is very minor, if not, I may need to be in attendance for some considerable time. demolitions, the major systems Ideal dinner guest? changes, and even just, climbing up Q Peter Sellers a Quay Crane. These would all be A very exciting to those outside of the 16.00: port industry. Plan for next shift and complete the End of Shift report. Favourite book? Q To kill a Mockingbird First record bought? A 18.00: Q David Bowie`s Favourite meal? A `Low`. Q Fish Hopefully stepping in the front door! Last record bought/ A Q downloaded? Ideal holiday destination? A Absolutely no idea! QA Scottish Islands

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