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Welcome to the latest issue of Today, it is a world-leader in the will bring millions to the region to Current, the Port of Tyne’s quarterly design and manufacture of mining enjoy an 80-day show of innovation magazine for our customers and and tunnelling technology, and its and pioneering industrial and stakeholders worldwide. products are among the best-known cultural spirit in the region. in the world. Supported by Port of Tyne, we In this issue, we are invited behind offer an overview of the festival in the scenes at Baker Hughes, a GE A&P Tyne is one of the most familiar this edition. Company, on Tyneside. This is names on Tyneside - a global marine a world leader in the design and engineering specialist which delivers manufacture of flexible pipe engineering excellence to the systems and another fantastic commercial shipping, offshore wind, example of how innovation on oil and gas, and defence industries Tyneside stretches around the across the world. We meet Group world. Managing Director, David McGinley for a tour of the Tyneside facility. We also tell the story of Victor Products, which was established on Meanwhile, 2018 promises to Tyneside in 1929 to serve the be a landmark year for Tyneside. Andrew Moffat region’s coalfields. The Great Exhibition of the North Chief Executive Officer

IN THIS ISSUE ISSUE 30/ MARCH 2018

FEATURES/ REGULARS/ 04 IN THE PIPELINE 10 WHAT’S INSIDE The story of Victor Products - supplying the world with innovations designed Behind the scenes at the Tyneside base of Baker Hughes, a GE Company - and manufactured on Tyneside since 1929. world leader in designing and manufacturing flexible pipe systems. 12 WHO’S WHO ON THE TYNE 06 THE GREAT EXHIBITION Behind the scenes at A&P Tyne. The Great Exhibition of the North, ’s biggest event in 2018, heads to Tyneside. 14 COMMUNITY MATTERS Latest news about the community initiatives supported by the Port. 08 50 YEARS OF INNOVATION The milestones which have marked 50 years of the Port of Tyne, and a look 15 NEWS ROUND-UP forward to the next half century. News and pictures from the Port of Tyne.

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Cover: Baker Hughes, a GE Company For more information, contact Current is printed on 100% recycled paper Inside cover: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines [email protected] with vegetable-based inks. WWW.PORTOFTYNE.CO.UK Balmoral Printed and published by Port of Tyne. Editorial team contact Port of Tyne FOLLOW US ON TWITTER All information correct at time of going Lisa Donohoe Maritime House to print. Published March 2018. @PORT_OF_TYNE Public Relations Manager Tyne Dock T. +44 (0) 191 440 7463 NE34 9PT Main editorial photography by T. +44 (0) 191 455 2671 [email protected] Rebecca Hughes. FEATURE/ BHGE

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WE MEET RUSTY JUSTISS, GENERAL MANAGER OF FLEXIBLE PIPE SYSTEMS AT BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, WHICH IS CREATING LEADING-EDGE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY FROM ITS BASE IN WALKER, TYNESIDE.

As the oil and gas industry emerges “This has had an extremely positive from a lengthy global downturn, there reception in a market hungry to is on Tyneside a success story fuelled partner on the right solutions. In one “We need to work together to position the North by world-leading innovation and analysis we did for a deepwater high East to compete globally in the oil and gas market.” ambitious investment. pressure riser for the Gulf of Mexico, we managed to eliminate 30% of the Rusty Justiss Formerly known as Wellstream, the full riser system cost when compared General Manager of Flexible Pipe Systems, BHGE Tyneside base of Baker Hughes, a GE with traditional solutions. That was company (BHGE) is a world leader in before the additional installation designing and manufacturing flexible benefits were considered.” pipe systems to bring subsea oil and gas reserves to a surface platform. BHGE works with the world’s major oil and gas companies – businesses Founded in 1997 to serve the North which are under immense pressure Sea subsea industry, it was purchased to find cost-effective solutions. The in 2011 by GE Oil & Gas, which in turn company’s focus on technological and 3,500 30% merged with Baker Hughes in 2017 manufacturing advances on Tyneside, PALLETS STORED BY LIGHTER, BHGE’S NEW to create BHGE - the world’s first and fuelled by continued investment, has THE PORT OF TYNE COMPOSITE FLEXIBLE PIPE only fullstream oil and gas company. been backed by the development of a multi-million pound 112,000sqft REDUCES TOTAL INSTALLED Today, BHGE’s flexibles business is technology centre in 2015. COST BY MORE THAN 20% at the leading edge of development, pioneering a new composite flexible Location is key to BHGE’s success, pipe solution capable of delivering a says Rusty. “Having quayside access 30% weight reduction and reducing is critical because this isn’t a product the total installed cost by more than you transport by road. We’re also The Port of Tyne’s facilities have Rusty says: “It’s important for 20% for ultra-deepwater developments. well-positioned for the global market enabled BHGE to stop transporting the region that we continue to here, whether that be the North parts from the Port of Liverpool by do that, whether it is developing Rusty Justiss, General Manager of Sea, Africa or the Gulf of Mexico. road, eliminating road miles. local engineering capabilities or Flexible Pipe Systems at BHGE, says: Geographically speaking, it’s a good Rusty says: “We have a great infrastructure. We need to work “We have increased our investment central location. relationship with the Port of Tyne. together to position the North East to year-on-year across the last three We have been working with them be able to compete globally in the oil years. The oil and gas industry “We also have a very seasoned proactively to look at opportunities and gas market.” has gone through one of the worst workforce here. The skillset is here to increase operational effectiveness, downturns on record and investment in the North East and we work recently re-routing all our inbound With operations in more than 120 is key to its recovery, together with collaboratively with other businesses material from Liverpool to South countries, using global scale, local collective efforts to significantly in the region, including the Shields at the Port of Tyne, for know-how and commitment to service, reduce the operating and production universities, to make sure we continue example. This has been instrumental BHGE – and its Tyneside facility - is costs of offshore developments. to develop this so that we can in helping us to find new ways of constantly inventing smarter ways Continuing to improve our own compete on a global basis. Talent is doing business, as well as reducing to bring energy to the world. After a operational efficiencies is a key part something you never stop developing.” our overall CO2 footprint with few very difficult years for the global of that. regards to the elimination of road industry, Rusty is optimistic about The Port now handles some 500 transportation. Changing our entry 2018. “The challenges that we see “In the North East, we have invested container imports for BHGE each year port has also helped us increase are the same challenges for the significantly in plant capability and – the majority holding parts from the efficiencies and reduce our costs.” whole industry, but I can say that the technology. Technology specifically is East Coast of America and the Port outlook for 2018 is positive. Continued a key enabler for lowering costs going of New York. Around 3,500 pallets of The cluster of oil and gas and investment will be critical to that. We forward and you can see that manifest parts and other materials are stored renewables businesses based on the will continue to invest in our own itself with the development of our new by the Port in secure warehousing at Tyne also continue to foster capabilities and technologies to composite flexible pipe. any one time. close working relationships. position the business for success.” 04 05 06 FEATURE/ GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE NORTH

GREAT EXHIBITION PLACES THE NORTH CENTRE STAGE

FOR 80 DAYS THIS SUMMER, THE GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE NORTH WILL TRANSFORM NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD, CELEBRATING GREAT ART, CULTURE, DESIGN AND INNOVATION.

This summer’s Great Exhibition of There will be displays of innovation, the North is a once-in-a-lifetime new artworks and magical “In our 50th anniversary year, we are delighted to opportunity to place the North of experiences set against the stunning England centre stage, celebrating art cityscape of NewcastleGateshead. be supporting the festival as a partner sponsor.” and culture, design and innovation Andrew Moffat from across the North of England In the spirit of the great exhibitions of Chief Executive Officer, Port of Tyne and offering millions of people the past, this will be a showcase of the opportunity to see the best in the outstanding and the extraordinary innovation and creativity. involving 30 venues on either side of the . The celebration Andrew Moffat, Port of Tyne Chief Visitors will begin their journey The festival, which will transform the will spill out onto the streets and Executive Officer, said: “In our 50th through the festival at one of three streets of NewcastleGateshead, is a into the city’s bars, restaurants and anniversary year, we are delighted to iconic venues – Great North Museum, three-month celebration of the cafés, creating an atmosphere of be supporting the festival as a partner BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art North’s pioneering spirit and the togetherness and shared ambition. sponsor and to be refurbishing the and Sage – before joining impact of inventors, artists and historic Swing Bridge in time for the three interconnected trails through designers. It is an opportunity to show Highlights of the free festival include exhibition, providing a focal point and 30 world-class venues across the the world how the region’s innovative the return of Stephenson’s Rocket a legacy for the future.” cityscape. spirit has shaped the world and is with a new virtual reality experience, a building the economy of tomorrow. new solo exhibition from Turner Prize The opening event on 22 June will The Great North Museum will open The biggest event in England in 2017 winner Lubaina Himid, and feature art, design, culture and its doors with ‘Which Way North’, a 2018, the event, which opens in performances from an eclectic array innovation, featuring the UK’s largest visual experience which introduces June, will feature exhibits, displays of artists including Roisin Murphy and water sculpture, a performance the wider Exhibition and a display of and performances. Royal Northern Sinfonia. from the Kaiser Chiefs and a live iconic Northern objects, while Sage presentation by Lemn Sissay of his Gateshead will curate a great northern newly created anthem for the North. summer of music, filled with concerts, festivals and family activity. On 9 September, the world’s largest half marathon, the Great North Run, The Great Exhibition of the North will be the centrepiece of the closing is backed by more than £5m 22/06 80 weekend. The exhibition will celebrate Government funding and is an northern innovation, incorporating a example of how the Industrial Strategy 22 JUNE - THE DAY THE DAYS OF EVENTS business summit and other events is helping to drive growth across GREAT EXHIBITION OF CELEBRATING ART, which overall are expected to reach an the region and promote the innovative THE NORTH LAUNCHES IN CULTURE, DESIGN audience of 3 million people, including businesses and economy of the NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD AND INNOVATION more than 1 million visitors from the Northern Powerhouse. It is expected UK and overseas. It will showcase to bring a £184m boost to the diversity, boost tourism and deliver North East of England and place the growth to the region. region firmly on the international map. 07 FEATURE/ PORT OF TYNE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

PORT OF TYNE – 50 YEARS AND STILL MOVING FORWARD

AS THE PORT OF TYNE MARKS 50 YEARS SINCE ITS INCEPTION, WE LOOK AT ITS PAST AND ITS FUTURE.

In 1968 the Port of Tyne as we know Its remit was to improve the Tyne and it was constituted as a Trust Port with boost trade and industry. It operated “In its 50-year history, the Port of Tyne has been statutory powers for the tidal reaches the Port for 120 years which were transformed, the business has diversified and it of the River Tyne. marked by significant investment including the construction of the piers has made a name for innovation.” In the 50 years since, it has and lighthouses, the Swing Bridge, Andrew Moffat transformed the Port, diversifying dredging, removing islands and Port of Tyne Chief Excutive Officer the business and making a name for building docks, wharfs and quays. innovation. It is a familiar presence to the people of the North East of In 2018, the Port continues to be In addition, Enterprise This will ensure the Port can continue England, though some of them may a transforming influence on the Park will be developed as an to attract a growing number of cruise not be aware that a commercial port river, and its plans for major new advanced manufacturing site. calls to stimulate the local tourism was first established on the Tyne by developments are set to bring Yard has planning approval economy. the Romans. substantial benefits for the regional for Howdon Green Energy Park, economy. creating a waste-to-energy power By ensuring the Port is fit for Later, during the Industrial Revolution, generator and Tyne Car Terminal will the future it will continue to the river became the centre of The new developments at the Port be extended to further support deliver value to stakeholders major industrialisation and a force include Tyne Dock Enterprise NMUK. including its employees, customers, for change. Then in 1850, the Tyne Park, which is being prepared as a Government and the local and Improvement Commission was brownfield site ready for development There are also plans to extend business communities of North established. as an offshore industrial park. Northumbrian Quay. East England.

Port of Tyne is The reclamation A bulk liquid Exports of scrap Tyne Coal Terminal, The first car transporter established of Slake storage facility from Tyne Dock now known as vessel, MV City of by infilling now known as begin, quickly Tyne Bulk Terminal , berths at gets underway. Interterminals growing from 2k is officially opened the Tyne Car Terminal Eventually this is opened on tonnes to 40k tonnes would be used to land reclaimed build Tyne Grain, from the former Tyne Coal Terminal Northumberland and the Nissan Car Dock Terminal 1968 1969 1972 1974 1975 1978 1980 1984 1985 1991 1994 1997

Port of Tyne’s head office moves Iron Ore Quay Infilling of Jarrow from Newcastle is renamed Slake completed to Tyne Dock and Riverside Quay a programme and marketed for No4 RoRo is of development Port of Tyne opens general cargo. The opened at the is commenced the International quay is extended International Tyne Grain Port of Tyne opens with over £30m Ferry Terminal at in 1983 and again Passenger Terminal is officially the Tyne Container invested in new in 1992 to 514m Terminal opened Terminal facilities

08 1968 2018 THE PORT OF TYNE MARKING 50 YEARS IS CONSTITUTED OF INNOVATION AT AS A TRUST PORT THE PORT OF TYNE WITH PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

Port of Tyne The completion of Work commences Port of Tyne A £25m project to Riverside Quay welcomes its first the new state-of- to infill historic Tyne acquires the former extend Riverside extension is cruise ship, Cunard’s the art storage Dock, creating 16 McNulty Offshore Quay increasing completed and £4m Royal Viking Sun facility, Warehouse acres of reclaimed site, investing the quay to 875m is invested in two 21, sees the Port land for development almost £6m is commenced new eco-hoppers of Tyne’s storage capacity reach The Port achieves over 50,000m² a record 52 cruise calls and record passenger numbers 1999 2000 2004 2006 2009 2010 2012 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018

The Port’s economic impact increases to £620m GVA

The Port launches The first After investment Work is underway Port of Tyne will its in-house fleet of independent of over £20m, the at Port of Tyne to mark a major trucks and trailers, economic impact Port of Tyne’s first build a 75,000 milestone with the the Port of Tyne of the Port reveals wood pellet facility tonne storage and approx. £100m of Distribution Service, the Port adds opens, with a Port of Tyne handling facility for new infrastructure to deliver goods all some £460m GVA storage capacity of unveils a new £6m Lynemouth Power for Lynemouth over the UK to the economy 70,000 tonnes gantry crane Limited Power Limited

09 10 WHAT’S INSIDE/ VICTOR PRODUCTS

DIGGING FOR VICTOR

THE PORT OF TYNE IS HOME TO A LEADING NAME IN GLOBAL MINING AND TUNNELLING TECHNOLOGY, WHOSE PIONEERING PRODUCT KEEPS OPERATIVES SAFE DAY IN, DAY OUT, ALL OVER THE WORLD.

“Having started on Tyneside and gone on to become the major supplier to UK Coal, we now have a foothold all over the world.” 1929 75% Phil Devlin VICTOR PRODUCTS IS INCREASE IN Operations Manager, Victor Products ESTABLISHED TO SERVE WORLDWIDE NORTH EAST COALFIELDS SALES IN “We have also seen a general upturn “We have customers who have been QUARTER 4, 2017 in coal mining in China and India using the same parts, designed and particularly. There is still not a viable made by us, for decades. Having alternative to coal in countries with started on Tyneside in 1929 and gone large populations like China and India, on to become the major supplier to Established on Tyneside in 1929, In addition, the company provides so they do need it. This is one reason UK Coal, we now have a foothold all Victor Products is recognised as technical support and international why we saw a 75% increase in sales over the world.” the world’s leading manufacturer of certification. volumes in Quarter 4 of 2017 versus electrical connectors and LED lighting 2016.” New markets are entered via for the underground mining industry Operations Manager, Phil Devlin partnerships with major operators with facilities located in Europe, the explains: “The company was Victor is also the lone supplier of its such as Caterpillar and Komatsu. United States and South Africa. established in 1929 to supply the products in the UK and Europe. As “They are already there and they North East coalfields and now, as for China, Phil says: “We were always can instruct us,” says Phil. “We In 2017 it moved into its facility at the one of the leading suppliers to the concerned that China would dominate are not just a supplier to them; we Port of Tyne, where it designs and underground mining industry around the market, but it hasn’t happened. are a partner. We will be visiting manufactures an extensive range the world, the quality of our products Our product remains unrivalled for China and Turkey in April, India in of explosion-protected electrical remain second to none. its quality.” November. connectors and lighting primarily for the underground coal mining industry. “Our products are used in potentially Opportunities for the business, Phil “Times are volatile - markets can explosive atmospheres. They are says, lie in increasing the company’s grow exponentially and by the same Victor is recognised throughout designed to be explosion proof, and status. “We are in a healthy position token can disappear within a couple the mining and tunnelling industry as such an internal ignition within the and 2018 is looking very good with of years. There are several large for products which it designs and product cannot be transmitted to the a couple of big projects in India. It’s tunnelling contracts on the market makes to meet the severe conditions surrounding atmosphere. We are a about getting more of a footing in and we are expanding to meet found underground. Offering a range world leader and we supply some of former Eastern Bloc countries like demand.” of electrical connectors covering the major contracting engineers like Russia and Kazakhstan, which is an voltages up to 11,000V and current Caterpillar and Komatsu.” area for us to develop. After 36 years with Victor, he feels up to 750A, Victor Products has pride in the name. “It’s so well known developed a range of LED lighting The new facility at Port of Tyne is “The quality of our product is superb all over the world. I have been all over designed specifically for the arduous ideal for the business, says Phil, in and the reliability and functionality far the world and people have so much environments found in mining. terms of its size and connectivity. out-performs our competitors. good to say for the product.” 11 WHO’S WHO ON THE TYNE/ A&P TYNE

TYNESIDE EXPERTISE SPANNING THE WORLD

DAVID MCGINLEY, GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR, A&P GROUP OFFERS A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT A&P TYNE.

A&P Group is one of the most Due to its prime location on the familiar names on the Tyne, yet east coast and proximity to the “A&P Tyne is fundamental to the continued while most people locally know its North Sea, A&P Tyne is A&P success of the group.” name, it is difficult to imagine anyone Group’s lead strategic site for this unconnected with the business has sector,” he says. David McGinley a handle on the true scale of its Group Managing Director, A&P Group worldwide operations. Recent projects here include the major 17-day mobilisation of the “We have been very busy supporting “A&P Tyne is fundamental to the A global marine engineering specialist offshore support vessel Normand the offshore support sector and we continued success of the group and which operates seven dry docks Oceanic; Global Marine’s CS have completed a range of projects. we will continue to invest in the skills, across four strategic locations in the Recorder, a cable installation Anglo Eastern recently sent its infrastructure and facilities here. Our UK, it delivers engineering excellence vessel; the GMS Endeavour, a jack offshore support vessel, Swordfish for apprenticeship programme ensures to the commercial shipping, marine, up barge; and Subsea 7’s Simar repair work and overhaul and we have we will continue to invest in new skills offshore wind, oil and gas, civil Esperanca, a construction vessel. also welcomed vessels from Solstad for the future.” nuclear and defence industries. Fastrad and Subsea 7. Our fabrication “For the offshore wind sector, we division also remains in demand The market, he says, has been The largest ship repair, conversion are ideally located to serve offshore following the completion of the stern difficult in recent years, but he and marine specialist of its kind wind projects in the North Sea, section of the new polar research also says there are green shoots of in the UK, its sites on the Tyne, including East Anglia One, Hornsea, ship for Britain, the RRS Sir David recovery. “Customers are responding the Tees, Falmouth and Great Triton Knoll, Dogger Bank, Humber Attenborough, last year.” to the increases in oil prices and Yarmouth specialise in project design Gateway, Race Bank and Dudgeon they are starting to invest and spend specification, specialist fabrication, windfarms, as well as others across The company has invested heavily money. A&P is ready to support this dry docking repairs and conversion, Europe,” David adds. in its Tyneside facility since 2001, sector as it begins to recover. A&P is mobilisation and demobilisation, refits, notably the 2011 development of West also committed to investing in new modifications and upgrades. Offshore services include Quay, which has become fundamental economies and a key part of our engineering support, jack to A&P Tyne in loading out block business growth strategy is focusing A&P Tyne, which took on its current up vessel mobilisation and sections of vessels constructed in its on the renewable market.” site in 2001, operates the demobilisation, fabrication and fabrication facilities. largest commercial dry dock on the assembly of offshore wind jackets Looking forward, the supply chain east coast of England, plus two deep- and substations, O&M support There are currently 131 staff on the Tyne can lead the way in water berths and a significant modern including crew transfer vessels and employed at A&P Tyne, which is supporting North Sea operations, fabrication facility. Its world-class ship walk to work system installation, a key strategic site for A&P Group. David says. “Historically, Aberdeen repair, conversion and fabrication manufacture of offshore steel David says: “Its geographical location has dominated this sector, however I operations serve the marine and foundations and components as means we are strategically placed to believe it is essential that businesses energy sectors, operating extensive well as blade rack and cable laying serve the commercial marine, oil and in the North East should join forces storage and load-out capabilities and carousel fabrication and gas and offshore sectors as well as to showcase the capabilities, skills workshops which manage projects installation. the defence community. A&P Tyne’s and infrastructure the region has to from simple ship repairs to major extensive facilities make it a leading offer so we can continue to grow our complex conversions for sectors A&P Tyne also operates a major fabrication business. market share.” including oil and gas, renewables, centre for the defence sector and defence, and fabrication. has delivered a range of high profile fabrication projects including If you ask Group MD David McGinley blocks for the new Queen Elizabeth to describe the services and Class aircraft carrier and the Astute operations here he will offer the Submarine class. above list of services plus 2001 131 modifications and upgrades for “It’s been a very busy few months ferries, ro-ros, jack-up vessels, tugs at A&P Tyne,” says David. “We are A&P TYNE EMPLOYEES and survey vessels. “A&P Group currently in ferry season and in ESTABLISHED DELIVERING also delivers a world-class service to January and February we welcomed ITS CURRENT ENGINEERING the oil and gas sector thanks to its the passenger ferries King Seaways BASE ON THE TYNE EXCELLENCE experienced project management and Princess Seaways operated teams, highly skilled workforce and by DFDS. P&O’s Pride of York is TO THE WORLD large-scale fabrication facilities. currently in dock at A&P Tyne. 12 13 COMMUNITY MATTERS/

PORT OF TYNE BATTLES THE BEAST

The Beast from the East may have brought snow and ice chaos to much of Britain, but the biggest storm to hit the country for decades could not stop the Port of Tyne.

Port staff kept disruption to a minimum with three gritting vehicles working 24/7 spreading 16 tonnes of salt a day to keep the Port’s 620-acre estate clear of snow and ice and keeping the Port of Tyne open.

The impact of the Siberian winds and heavy snow was felt across the Port’s distribution network, and deliveries to Scotland were suspended for several days during the worst of the weather.

The Port’s piers at and South Shields suffered severe damage to the handrails and glazing of both lighthouses, forcing the Port to close the piers in the interests of public safety while repairs were carried out.

Thanks to a huge team effort across marine services, the Port’s rail network and road transport, the impact to customers was kept to a minimum. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE CUDDLY...

World-famous monsters from history, horror stories and Hollywood have descended on South Shields.

Monsters! The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly is the latest large- scale exhibition at the Port of Tyne Exhibition Space at The Word: National Centre for the Written Word. Created to mark the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Gothic horror story, Frankenstein, it brings visitors up close to an array of creatures, from the beasts of early mythology to the digital creations of Pixar and Disney.

The exhibition is once again sponsored by the Port of Tyne in recognition of its commitment to supporting learning and development within the heart of its operating area. 14 NEWS ROUND-UP/

GOLD STANDARD FOR PORT OF TYNE

Following a rigorous assessment This excellent result is thanks “It’s great to be recognised for During the assessment process programme, the Port of Tyne has to a huge effort by a team of IIP our commitment to continuously many employees said how much retained its Gold Investors in People internal advisors and everyone improving our people. We are they enjoyed their jobs for reasons standard (IIP), putting the Port at the Port for their commitment dedicated to making the Port a great including variety, intrinsic interest within the top 2% of IIP accredited to a programme of continuous place to work and to building on our and pride in being part of the Port, organisations. improvement. IIP success.” working to benefit the region.

Louise Tinkler, Port of Tyne HR Chris Jones, Director of Operations The Port will hold the Gold standard Director, said: “This is the first time for Investors in People, said: “It’s until 2020 and continue to follow we have been assessed by Investors a great accomplishment which will the principles of Investors in REGISTRATION in People against its new set of help attract new talent, clients and People as part of the business plan, standards, so we are thrilled to have contracts, and improve employee helping to shape the future of NOW OPEN received Gold. engagement and motivation.” the Port. TO JOIN THE BPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

This year’s British Ports Association Conference will be hosted by the Port of Tyne from 9-12 October at Sage Gateshead, one of the most iconic landmark buildings in the UK, located in NewcastleGateshead.

The annual BPA Conference is a unique opportunity for industry partners and key stakeholders to catch up with all the latest policy and industry trends in the ports and harbours sector from across NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR COMES ABOARD the UK.

To register, please visit the BPA website by scanning the QR Mark Stoner has joined the Port code with your tablet or smart of Tyne as Chief Financial Officer, phone. taking responsibility for Group financial services, information To enquire about sponsorship technology, internal audit and risk opportunities and to register management. as an exhibitor please contact Laura Howes at the Port: Mark joins the Port from his previous T. +44 (0) 191 440 7470 role as Finance Director at customer [email protected] communications provider Communisis PLC. He began his career with British Steel before holding senior positions at Rolls Royce Industrial Power Group, Siemens Microelectronics, KPMG, and Atmel . This is in excess of £620m each year. He brings a breadth of experience Originally from Preston in Lancashire, The Port is a strategically important to the Port of Tyne from his previous Mark has lived in Northumberland business, and a strong regional port roles. for the last 20 years. He says: “It’s is vital for trade and commerce, exciting to join the Port of Tyne at a irrespective of Brexit.” Andrew Moffat, Port of Tyne Chief time of real change and opportunity Executive Officer, said: “Mark for the ports sector. It’s a business A Fellow of the Chartered Institute has extensive experience that will with lots of large assets and the Port of Management Accountants, Mark strengthen the leadership team and provides a direct benefit to the North has more than 25 years’ practice in support the delivery of the business’s East, not least in its economic impact. corporate finance. strategic objectives.” 15 When shopping giant JML asked if we could reduce their base costs by 50%, we said...

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