ISSUE NO.11: AUTUMN 2019

04–05 06–07 14 –15 20–23 UK Maritime Minister on London Maritime 2050: turning a British exporters: navigating Brexit-proof: the Port International Shipping Week bold vision into reality a new trading reality of Zeebrugge

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In this issue

Welcome to the Autumn 2019 edition of Report magazine. 04–05 08 –11 20–23 32–33 I am delighted to introduce to you this special UK Maritime Minister It’s time to Brexit-proof: the Port Talking about issue dedicated to London International Also in this issue Shipping Week (LISW) and looking to the on London International turbo-charge trade of Zeebrugge a revolution future of trade. Shipping Week The Government’s intention to In this joint article, Joachim Coens, President Maritime 2050: turning a Among many highlights are a piece by the UK “turbo-charge” the nation’s preparations for CEO at the Port of Zeebrugge, and Patrick Van bold vision into reality Maritime Minister, Nusrat Ghani, discussing UK Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP outlines no deal has been made clear. Whilst leaving Cauwenberghe, Trade Facilitation Director at the Jonathan Spremulli, Principal Director and Head 06–07 the key achievements of the sector and an some of the key features London International the EU without a deal is not a desirable outcome Port of Zeebrugge, examine the port’s trading of the Marine Department at the International — article by the Director for Maritime at the Shipping Week (LISW) visitors can look forward for many, it is vital that British businesses make tradition with the UK and outline steps taken to Chamber of Shipping, looks at the opportunities to this year. sure they are thoroughly prepared. ensure smooth trade flows after Brexit. presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. UK Ports: a shared agenda Department for Transport, Roger Hargreaves, 12–13 outlining the Government’s ambitious goals for — DEPART 14:45 the future. Get set for Brexit As our new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, DEPART 15:01 16 –17 UNLOAD 15:04 — takes the helm determined to chart a successful course towards EU exit, ABP has Think Humber worked closely with industry and customs 18–19 experts to put together a simple ‘Get Set for TURBO-CHARGE — Strong & Herd Brexit’ guide for businesses, featured on p.18. ARRIVAL 15:04 24–25 Preparations for leaving the EU under a no — deal Brexit can offer longer-term benefits for The UK’s major ports: the economy regardless of the final outcome vital now, crucial to the future of negotiations, as highlighted in our piece on 26–27 p.8, ‘It’s time to turbo-charge trade’. These 14 –15 28–31 38–39 42–43 — include significant environmental benefits that The re-emergence of ports as can be achieved by diverting EU trade from British exporters: Highways England: Spotlight on maritime LISW 2019: regional engines of future growth Dover to the Humber. navigating a new delivering for the port diversity on the agenda 34–35 Ben Murray, Director of Maritime UK, discusses — Looking to the future, there is a need for trading reality sector the latest projects the organisation has been Sue Terpilowski OBE looks into the positive government, ports and industry to embrace a able to drive, in part thanks to the increased steps made by the industry to increase diversity No compromise on safety shared agenda to boost trade, as we highlight UK businesses need more proactive support The importance of England’s Strategic Road public profile enjoyed by the maritime sector since the last London International Shipping Week 36–37 to achieve long-term export success. Network for the country's economic success. since the EU referendum. in 2017. on p.14. — A global trade view Finally, as this is the last issue of Report that 40–41 will be edited by me, I would like to thank — my colleagues for their support since we News Wrap launched the magazine in 2017. It has been 44–46 a privilege to work with so many wonderful — people and I hope that Report will continue to be enjoyed by our readers for many years In the loop 48–49 to come. — A day in the life… 50–51 — Associated British Ports is committed to the environment. If you would like to share your View from the bridge perspective on the future 52–54 of trade and the maritime David Leighton industry, please get in touch at waterless alcohol and carbon renewable recycled VOC free Group Head of Corporate LED substitute free neutral energy FSC® stock inks [email protected] Affairs and Marketing 4 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WEEK 5

UK Maritime Minister on London “This is also very much a global event. LISW 2019 will welcome 20,000 guests from across the International Shipping Week world, as well as over 150 international maritime organisations to London.”

In addition, the Clean Maritime Plan, And of course technology will also be a UK Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP outlines some launched by the Government in July, major theme at LISW. In fact it’s my hope of the key features London International Shipping Week explains our plans to enable the industry that this year’s event might help stimulate to meet its environmental obligations over the innovation of tomorrow. visitors can look forward to this year. the years ahead. It also describes how we That’s because London International will turn this country into a hub for green Shipping Week has an important role to maritime technologies. play in sowing the seeds that will help The importance of nurturing and the maritime industry to flourish in future - harnessing innovation is a common theme whether that’s inspiring the development As Maritime Minister I count myself I’m therefore delighted that at London “ Thanks to our trusted of both these documents. And the UK has of new technology or creating trade privileged to represent an industry International Shipping Week (LISW), been home to some major progress on partnerships. that excites, inspires and astounds in we have the opportunity to showcase legal system, modern this front in recent months. equal measure. There can be few other everything UK maritime has to offer to the regulatory framework So I urge you to join me at what will be an sectors that provide such an immense world. This year’s event is outstanding, Earlier this year Essex-based company, extraordinary week. Take this opportunity contribution to our country. as it includes talks by experts from and geographical position, Sea Kit, designed the first autonomous to build new relationships, learn new every sphere of the industry – covering vessel to cross the North Sea. A remarkable things and prepare for a bright and exciting Maritime not only supports hundreds of the UK is the natural everything from port infrastructure, trade achievement that was supported by the maritime future. thousands of jobs, transports 95% of our and green finance to offshore energy. place to do maritime Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the exports and imports and adds £14.5 billion Foreign and Commonwealth Office. to our economy every year. It is also our It’s also a chance to underline how, thanks business.” gateway to the world, enabling international to our trusted legal system, modern trade and friendships to flourish. regulatory framework and geographical This is also very much a global event. position, the UK is the natural place to do It is only right that we celebrate every aspect LISW 2019 will welcome 20,000 guests maritime business. of this extraordinary industry – from our from across the world, as well as over thriving ports and respected flag to maritime’s But LISW is not only a fantastic opportunity 150 international maritime organisations passionate and committed workforce – to demonstrate the very best of the UK to London – impressive figures that including, of course, ABP employees. maritime industry. clearly demonstrate how this country is open for business. Together, we will spend the week exploring this year’s theme, ‘Global Trade in a Changing World’. It’s an apt title, reflecting the challenges shifts in trade, technological and geopolitical trends could pose for maritime in the coming years. But it’s a theme that also evokes the new horizons that will open up for the sector, as we leave the European Union and forge a new path in the world. Whatever the future holds – the UK Government will support the maritime industry every step of the way. Earlier this year we demonstrated this long term commitment with the launch of our Maritime 2050 strategy – our vision for the sector over the next three decades. It sets out how we will ready the industry for the challenges and opportunities of the years to come. 6 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 MARITIME 2050 7

Maritime 2050: turning a bold vision into reality • ENABLE THE UK TO REMAIN A GLOBAL LEADER IN ALL ASPECTS OF MARITIME

Roger Hargreaves, Director of Maritime at the • POSITION THIS COUNTRY AS AN Department for Transport, discusses the ongoing importance of the maritime sector to the UK economy INTERNATIONAL ROLE MODEL and some of the strides made by government in recent months towards achieving key strategic goals. • PROMOTE A LIBERALISED TRADING REGIME, BUILD A DIVERSE & SKILLED WORKFORCE, SET EXEMPLARY SAFETY STANDARDS & TAKE THE LEAD ON OUR ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

• DEMONSTRATE TO THE WORLD THAT THE UK IS THE PLACE TO DO MARITIME BUSINESS

The maritime sector plays an integral role in from how best to harness technology and that the UK is the place to do maritime in a way that is even more efficient be ready to meet these challenges but the UK’s success. improve our infrastructure to the steps business by highlighting our unique and secure. embrace them too and secure our place the industry must take to benefit from selling points. That of course includes our at the forefront of this global sector. It not only provides the lifeblood of this I know through my work at the Department clean growth. renowned professional services industry country’s economy – it is our gateway to for Transport that there are many other However, it’s also important to point and our maritime clusters with their areas of the world. Maritime 2050 is undoubtedly ambitious exciting initiatives underway the length and out that while Maritime 2050 has been industry specialism throughout the country. in its scope, but its goals are purposely breadth of the country. carefully developed, its scope can be And of course our ports – from designed to be achievable. And of course, next month we will have a adapted so we are able to contend with Immingham to Southampton – are at the It’s crucial that we maintain this dynamic fantastic opportunity to further showcase new issues as they emerge. heart of that success. At the heart of this document are some approach if we are to keep pace with the the UK’s maritime industry to a global key aims. rest of the world. It’s equally vital to highlight that this strategy They keep the wheels of international trade audience at London International is very much a shared endeavour between turning 24/7 – they keep food in the shops, Firstly, we want to enable the UK to remain Shipping Week. Forecasts for the continued growth of Government and industry. fuel in our cars and enable UK products to a global leader in all aspects of maritime, global maritime trade mean that there will Undoubtedly it will take time to turn reach the rest of the globe. from innovation and research to clean be numerous opportunities for ports and I know that representatives from across Maritime 2050’s bold vision into a reality. growth and security. the UK shipping industry over the next the sector have devoted many hours to its It is therefore crucial that our ports and the However, there have been some exciting decades. It is vital that we are every bit as development and I’d like to thank them for wider maritime sector have the right tools Next, we want to position this country early signs of progress. ready as our international competitors to those efforts. to thrive – not just today but tomorrow too. as an international role model. This seize them. involves promoting a liberalised trading In July we launched our Clean Maritime We must continue in that same spirit of That’s why in January we launched our regime, building a diverse and skilled Plan, laying out how we will achieve the But while the coming years are exciting, the collaboration and cooperation over the Maritime 2050 Strategy, laying out our workforce, setting exemplary safety Strategy’s environmental goals, as well as they will undoubtedly contain challenges years to come. vision for the industry over the next standards and taking the lead on our turning the UK into a global hub for green too, as trading patterns and geo-politics 30 years. By working together to achieve the environmental obligations. maritime innovation. shift and new technology emerges. ambitions set out in Maritime 2050 we will This bold and far reaching plan spans a Finally, Maritime 2050 sets out our And our ports are also increasingly utilising Maritime 2050 lays the crucial groundwork ensure this sector not only thrives today huge range of areas. It covers everything determination to demonstrate to the world automation, ensuring that freight is handled that will position this country not only to but also enjoys an even brighter future. NOW–2050 8 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 IT’S TIME TO TURBO-CHARGE TRADE 9

It’s time to turbo-charge trade

As the UK begins a new phase in its journey towards delivering Brexit, the Government’s intention to “turbo-charge” the nation’s preparations for no deal has been made clear. Whilst leaving the EU without a deal is not a desirable outcome for many, it is vital that British businesses make sure they are thoroughly prepared. CHARGE It is also vital to look beyond Brexit and “ It is also vital to look But ramping up the UK’s wider to turbo-charge the nation’s capacity to preparations for a no deal Brexit can also export and trade, and preparing for no beyond Brexit and to deliver longer-term benefits, boosting the deal can be part of that. turbo-charge the nation’s nation’s exports and trade. As the UK’s leading port operator, handling capacity to export and One of the potential gaps in the UK’s no one quarter of the nation’s seaborne deal readiness is that too few businesses trade, ABP remains committed to making trade, and preparing for trading with the EU are registered to make sure our ports are ready for a no deal no deal can be part customs declarations; recent reports Brexit, in particular offering our Humber indicate that only one third of the estimated ports as alternatives to Dover where the of that .” 240,000 EU-trading UK firms have signed risk of disruption is greatest. Since 2016 up for so-called ‘EORI status’. Further, ABP has invested more than £250 million customs processes are currently not manufacturing and distribution, making across its network of 21 ports around all that easy to swiftly get to grips with. greater use of its ports for EU trade can Britain, including the expansion of our Consequently, there is an urgent need facilitate easier and more resilient access container facilities on the Humber at for a high profile campaign to encourage to export markets. In addition, by enabling Immingham and Hull. As well as working more businesses to prepare for no deal a significant reduction in distances closely with government and customers, and to direct those businesses to a travelled by HGVs on Britain’s roads, there ABP has deepened co-operation with source of information that offers simplified, is an opportunity to improve safety and other European ports connected with the straightforward guidance about what they cut CO2 emissions to help tackle climate Humber who share our determination to need to do. change. Research by the University of keep trade moving efficiently. Hull Logistics Institute has demonstrated Encouraging more businesses to prepare Importantly, ABP’s approach offers longer- that moving just 10% of cargo from Dover for no deal by acquiring the capability to deal term benefits for businesses and the to the Humber, destined for distribution with customs procedures is just one of the economy. Because the Humber is closer hubs in the North and Midlands, can save ways we can strengthen the UK’s no deal TURBO-- to many of the UK’s principal centres for 100,000 tonnes of CO2e every year. readiness and, at the same time, help 10 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 IT’S TIME TO TURBO-CHARGE TRADE 11

“We need to build a shared agenda capable of making sure the UK continues to strengthen its position as a world-leading exporter.”

“ Delivering real success increase the nation’s capacity to export to manufacturing. A 2016 report authored exports and trade. For the ports sector, on a much bolder, long-term and inspiring growth markets across the world, one part by Chief Secretary of the Treasury, Rishi which handles 95% of the UK’s trade in vision for the economy with exports and in boosting exports and of achieving ‘Global Britain’. Sunak, indicated that free ports can deliver goods, they include prioritising investment trade at its heart; it demands genuinely 86,000 new jobs and in areas where jobs in transport infrastructure connecting ports ambitious goals; and it requires a much trade also depends on a Another important policy priority to help are most needed. The report notes that to make sure businesses have the best broader strategy. In 2017 ABP published prepare for no deal, as well as enhance much bolder, long term of the UK’s 30 largest ports, 17 are in the possible access to global markets. It is a policy paper advocating a ‘Trade First’ the competitiveness of the UK’s ports bottom quartile of Local Authorities when also important to enable ports to develop review of government policy, cutting across and inspiring vision for the outside the Customs Union, is to drive the ranked by the ONS’ Index of Multiple and grow to meet customer demand. One all relevant government departments. establishment of free ports. Free ports economy with exports and Deprivation. Free ports is a further example is the Port of Southampton, the enable goods to move in and out of ports The purpose of the review would be to example of a policy that can both underpin UK’s number one export port. trade at its heart.” without requiring the payment of customs make sure policy across Whitehall is no deal readiness and support longer term duty, as long as the goods remain inside Every year the port handles £40 billion of aligned with the goal of increasing exports growth in exports and trade, as well as specially designated zones. Free ports can exports, including £36 billion destined for and trade. Its scope would need to include helping transform Britain’s hard-pressed therefore attract more trade and create countries outside the EU. Major British departments such as education in order to coastal communities. jobs, but not solely in port or logistics manufacturers such as JLR rely on the excite new generations to export and trade operations. Many ports and sites located Vigorous debate and disagreement about port’s infrastructure to export their products across the world, and to equip them with adjacent to ports, such as Port Talbot and a more determined approach to no deal all over the world, which is why some the skills they need to achieve that. We the Humber International Enterprise Park, Brexit will continue. Yet it remains the case 11,700 jobs in the automotive sector rely need to build a shared agenda capable offer large areas of development land that lying within this endeavour there are on the port in the West Midlands alone. of making sure the UK continues to close to deep water, ideal for facilitating actions that Government can take that will Making sure the port is well-connected strengthen its position as a world-leading the efficient import of raw materials or deliver longer term benefits whatever the and can continue to grow is fundamental exporter, eliminating the trade deficit and components and export of finished outcome of the Brexit negotiations. to the future success and competitiveness creating a stronger foundation for the products. Free ports can capitalise on of exporters throughout the country. nation’s long-term prosperity. That work There are of course many other steps these advantages and make these sites needs to start now. It’s time to turbo- which need be taken to increase Britain’s Ultimately, delivering real success in even more attractive for investment in new charge trade. boosting exports and trade also depends 12 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 UK PORTS: A SHARED AGENDA 13

Deliver free ports Support resilient and Make sure more 01 02 03 to drive exports and sustainable supply chains businesses are ready create jobs for Brexit

Humber ports can help businesses avoid Drive the creation of free ports to attract Brexit disruption at Dover. By increasing An insufficient number of businesses UK Ports: new investment and create new jobs the amount of EU trade using Humber trading with the EU are equipped to where they are most needed. Many ports ports we can reduce the number of HGVs deal with customs procedures. A such as Port Talbot and Hull offer ideal on Britain’s roads, improving safety and major campaign is needed to promote locations for new manufacturing and can reducing CO2 to help tackle awareness about what businesses need a shared agenda help increase Britain’s exports. climate change. to do and provide simplified guidance.

Give businesses the Build a stronger vision 04 05 best access to global for trade markets

Help businesses to trade and increase The UK needs a bolder vision for exports by prioritising investment in trade and exports to rally behind. A transport links to ports and make sure comprehensive review of Government ports can grow. The Port of Southampton policy is needed to make sure the nation is the UK’s number one export port so is equipped to deliver ambitious goals making sure it can continue to offer the by promoting skills, sustainability best access to global markets is vital for and innovation. our economy. 14 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 BRITISH EXPORTERS: NAVIGATING A NEW TRADING REALITY 15

British exporters: navigating a new trading reality

UK businesses need more proactive support to achieve long-term export success in light of unprecedented levels of political uncertainty and barriers to trade, write Marcus Dolman and Geoffrey de Mowbray, Co-Chairmen of the British Exporters Association (BExA).

of the top barriers to exporting include new General Export Facility (GEF), which support from UKEF to meet market “ Any increases in costs, they can take mitigating steps out of the knowledge of customs and tariffs; will support exporters’ overall working demands and support smaller projects that frustrating limbo in which they have been identifying opportunities to export; and capital requirements rather than linking the banks are reluctant to back. combined with a lack of stranded for too long, ready themselves for suitability of financial support provided finance to specific export contracts; and post-Brexit trade, and take advantage of Maintaining a competitive edge investment, will likely by UK Export Finance (UKEF, the state- the launch of the Small Deals Initiative, any new opportunities. backed credit agency). a new buyer finance offering to support With Brexit still looming, and the terms of reduce the number of For our part, BExA is involved in shaping export contracts of smaller values. an exit deal unclear at the time of writing, As part of our remit as the voice of exports coming out of the the UK’s international trade policy at the businesses remain in the dark on what British exporters, BExA actively monitors But there’s still more work to be done. highest level and has been invited to join trade will look like between the UK, the UK and affect the UK’s and engages with many government Disappointingly, since the launch of the the newly-formed DIT Customs Expert EU and its partners in the future. Any departments and committees to help our DIT’s new Export Strategy, Brexit delays competitiveness on the Trade Advisory Group (ETAG) which will increases in costs, combined with a lack members overcome these challenges and have diverted attention away from this operate as an informal network for DIT of investment, will likely reduce the number international stage.” drive forward the country’s trade agenda. important initiative, implementation of policy officers to discuss customs and of exports coming out of the UK and which needs to move forward regardless trade facilitation with business. We have The good news is that there have been affect the UK’s competitiveness on the of what’s happening on the political front. free trade deals that the UK has through already updated our members with the a number of new governmental initiatives international stage. With the knowledge that almost half the EU, such as Japan and Turkey, and an fruitful discussions that took place at the over the past year – many of which BExA a million UK businesses who classify The potential loss of free trade in-principle agreement inked with South first meeting of the Group and will keep has lobbied for – and all of which have The potential implications of Brexit themselves as potentially able to export agreements (FTAs) – 40 of which the UK is Korea in June is subject to final checks them informed of developments. been welcomed by the association and on tariffs, customs charges and don’t do so, BExA looks forward to working automatically part of as a European Union before it is formally signed. The UK has also our members. This is just one of the many initiatives procedures, exchange rates, and the with the new government to implement the member – is a cause of great concern for put in place post-Brexit deals with the US, that BExA is engaged in as we help free movement of people and supply For one, in August last year, the Export Strategy for the benefit of the UK’s the exporting community. Australia and New Zealand, but these are British exporters prepare for a post-Brexit chains has resulted in protracted Department for International Trade (DIT) existing – and new – exporting businesses. mutual recognition agreements and not free Although EU rules provide that the UK trading reality, addressing both day-to-day uncertainty for the UK’s exporters. unveiled its new Export Strategy, which trade agreements. In terms of access to funding, although may not commence FTA negotiations concerns and wider policy issues. sets out its ambition to increase exports As an independent trade association government has ramped up support with third-party countries until after Brexit, Reduced trade with the EU is also a worry as a proportion of GDP from 30% to 35% The success of UK businesses overseas that represents the interests of the UK’s for SMEs through various initiatives, for government has been working on securing for UK businesses, and a 2019 Santander and to produce more tailored support to is a critical pillar of the health of the exporting community – both exporting many small businesses finance for trade bilateral agreements that reflect the existing Trade Barometer reveals that exporters’ UK companies. UK economy, and companies need to companies and the service providers remains an endless struggle – reflected EU trade agreements. general anxiety about Brexit has now given export more to improve the country’s that support them – the British Exporters We have also welcomed the recent boosts in figures from UK Finance, which show way to specific concerns about supply As of late July, it has agreed trade balance of payments. To this end, BExA Association (BExA) is acutely aware of to UKEF’s financing power, most notably that the amount of loans and credit chain links to EU countries and tariffs on ‘continuity’ agreements with 12 countries is aligned with the new Prime Minister’s the many pain points associated with the increases to its Direct Lending Facility, outstanding to SMEs has fallen by nearly EU sales. and regions to allow businesses to keep aim of making Great Britain proud of its trading overseas. In a recent survey of with two additions of £1bn for the next two £6bn in the past five years. As such, trading freely after Brexit. At this stage, the It’s our hope that businesses will soon businesses and exports. our membership, we found that some financial years; the announcement of a BExA would welcome additional measures list does not include some of the largest have more clarity on this situation so that 16 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 GET SET FOR BREXIT 17

Get set for Brexit

Got your number? What goods am I If your freight forwarder or 01 02 buying or selling? transport company cannot help Here are some If the UK leaves the European Union (EU) without or you want to administer your own customs arrangements, help To buy goods from or sell goods Sounds like a silly question but different simple tips: a deal, businesses currently buying goods from is available. to EU countries, firms will need to information may be needed depending or selling goods to countries in the EU will need to register for a special number. It’s called on what type of goods you are buying The following organisations can an EORI code. You can or selling, so it’s important to be clear. comply with customs regulations. offer assistance, including online register for an EORI number at training: The Government is currently assuming the UK will www.gov.uk/eori leave without a deal on 31 October. Although this Strong and Herd LLP is not the outcome it wants, businesses need to strongandherd.co.uk prepare now. If businesses are not prepared they How will my Where will my 03 04 British International Freight will not be able to buy goods from or sell them to goods arrive or goods arrive? Association depart the UK? bifa.org countries inside the EU. Where your goods arrive in the UK or EU can also change what type How your goods will be transported Institute of Export and of customs processes will need to So, it’s better to be safe than sorry and make sure when they leave the EU border and International Trade be followed. Will they arrive at your your firm is ready for no deal. arrive at the UK border, or vice versa, is export.org.uk important. So it’s going to be one own business address or another of three options: sea, air or rail (that’s business address in the UK? Will you British Chambers of Commerce for goods transiting the Channel be sending goods to the same business Tunnel). Again, you need to know as the address as the company you are britishchambers.org.uk customs processes for each different selling to or will they be sent to another type of transport can differ. business address? British Exporters Association bexa.co.uk

What now? 05 Customs agents can also take the strain. A list of customs agents is available at: If you normally use a freight forwarder or transport company to move the goods British International Freight you are buying from or selling to the Association EU then they can help complete the bifa.org GET SET necessary paperwork based on the information above but first you must FOR have your EORI code. BREXIT 18 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 THINK HUMBER 19

Moving 10% of cargo from the Port of Dover to the Humber could save in the region of 100,000 tonnes of CO2e every year when travelling to locations within the Central East-West Corridor.

Since 2017, the number of shipping services the Port of Dover, as well as other ports connecting Hull and Immingham to ports located on the East Coast. The new on the Continent has increased by over research points to the long-term benefits 30% with new services from Amsterdam of using the Humber ports beyond Brexit and Ghent plus the introduction of deep- and securing supply chain resilience by sea feeder services into the Port of Hull. A bringing cargoes closer to their destination, comparative analysis of short sea import and particularly the major distribution centres in export routes to and from the UK conducted the North of England. The study estimates by the University of Hull Logistics Institute that moving 10% of cargo from the Port has demonstrated the significant time, of Dover to the Humber could save in the distance and environmental benefits which region of 100,000 tonnes of CO2e every can be achieved by choosing the ports of year when travelling to locations within the Hull and Immingham instead of Central East-West Corridor. 20 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 THE PORT OF ZEEBRUGGE 21

Brexit-proof: the Port

of Zeebrugge In this joint article, Joachim Coens, President ” CEO at the Port of Zeebrugge and Patrick Van Cauwenberghe, Trade Facilitation The Port of Zeebrugge is the Director at the Port of Zeebrugge, examine the port’s trading tradition with the UK and largest car handling port in the outline steps taken to ensure smooth trade world with a total annual volume flows after Brexit. of 2.8 million new vehicles. ”

The Port of Zeebrugge has maintained strong trade relations with the United Kingdom since the 12th century against the background of the Hanseatic League. From then to modern day, we have been upholding this tradition with the UK, having evolved into a modern intermodal hub and gateway for both the European and British markets. With 17 million tons of freight transhipment, consisting of mainly Ro-Ro and container loads, the United Kingdom is Zeebrugge’s main trading partner. No less than 70 liner services per week link Zeebrugge, and hence the European mainland, with numerous British ports on the East Coast and Ireland. The hub function is our competitive advantage. Our core business consists of providing tailor-made solutions for all the cargo traffic to the UK. Zeebrugge is a bridgehead for just-in-time supplies to UK markets. These logistic chains have taken years to establish and will remain available. This also applies to new cars. The Port of Zeebrugge is the largest car handling port in the world with a total annual volume of 2.8 million new vehicles. We supply the UK markets with no less than 1 million new cars and high and heavy loads. 22 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 THE PORT OF ZEEBRUGGE 23

The trailers transiting through Zeebrugge The port authority in Zeebrugge is in full “ One of Zeebrugge’s main are unaccompanied, which should preparation for Brexit and urges everyone represent a gain in time with regard to to be ready for a no deal Brexit on the 31st focuses is to limit the future border controls, since there is no of October or any other date after that. To transit times of UK cargo driver involved. The Port of Zeebrugge guarantee smooth cargo flow in case of no is also preparing itself in terms of deal, it is of the utmost importance to take flows through the efficient infrastructure. It accommodates brand the necessary steps: handling of formalities new Border Inspection Posts, a new 1. Register for an EORI number with the infrastructure which houses the Belgian and further digitization Customs administration. customs function, as well as the Federal of Brexit-related Agency for Food Chain Safety. Sufficient 2. Sign up for the RX/SeaPort platform. cold store facilities, additional parking RX/SeaPort has developed a digital administration.” places for trucks in and around the port system, E-Desk Ferry, which focuses and new staff training programmes are particularly on ferry transportations. available to cope with possible hold-up of Through the system, export users notify cargoes. In addition, a contingency plan the terminal operator of the arrival of their with regard to additional parking places cargo. Based on this information, the has been drawn up in order to safeguard cargo can be released for transport. the accessibility of the port, as well as the 3. Come to Zeebrugge using the FLUX mobility of the cargo flows. Trucking app. The app is designed to One of Zeebrugge’s main focuses is to guide truck drivers to and through our limit the transit times of UK cargo flows port. If necessary, the app can also through the efficient handling of formalities guide a driver to a nearby parking or and further digitization of Brexit-related waiting space. The port authority has administration. Coordinated, transparent installed two extra locations for cargo and efficient planning of controls by that has not been cleared for transport. different administrations is crucial. In 4. Do not come to the terminal without the this respect, the Port of Zeebrugge, in necessary administrative requirements! particular the port authority and the private port community, are preparing the data As a port authority, we aim for a fluent flow platform ‘RX/Seaport’. Via one unique of cargo in our port. Cargo that does not connection, this data sharing platform fulfil the administrative requirements will will allow the secure interchange of data not be admitted to the terminal and this will and information between all the parties cause unnecessary delays. involved, in order to avoid interruption A hard Brexit on the 12th of April was of the physical goods flows because of avoided thanks to the extension granted by Brexit-related administration. the European Union. However, the idea of a A Brexit information point has been hard Brexit has not been discarded yet. 31 opened in the Border Inspection Post October 2019 is the new deadline. As it is for any parties that have questions with still unclear what will happen in the coming regard to customs formalities after Brexit. months, it remains of vital importance for the There are four customs officials present Port of Zeebrugge and UK port companies in the information point to give individual to maintain their focus and concentrate on guidance on the necessary measures to the preparations for a hard Brexit. be taken concerning Brexit. More information about how the Port of To ensure the flow of goods between Zeebrugge is preparing for Brexit can Belgium and the UK, extra customs be found on our website: brexitproof. staff members are being trained and will portofzeebrugge.be. be added to the existing workforce in Zeebrugge, and other regions, to cope with the extra workload that Brexit will entail for the customs administration. 24 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 EXPORT/IMPORT TRAINING 25

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The UK’s major ports: vital now, crucial to the future

Tim Morris, Chief Executive of the UK Major Ports Group, discusses the economic significance of the UK ports sector, which ensures the continued prosperity of the UK as an island nation.

London International Shipping Week “95% of the UK’s trade These data flows, combined with port- (9th-13th September) is a good opportunity centric models, drive greater transparency for us all – including the media, policy moves via its ports on and efficiencies in supply chains – as makers and the public – to remember how the sea. This includes well as adding greater potential to reduce dependent we are in the UK on the sea. emissions. This is the future of ports and The very efficiency of the modern supply half the food and feed supply chains. Port operators like ABP are chains that so seamlessly deliver goods to we need, 8 out of 10 making this a reality today. the shelves of our shops and packages to The UK’s major ports are a largely unsung our front doors, can all too easily make us cars we drive and success story for another cross-border flow ‘sea blind’ and therefore ‘port blind’ to all virtually every screen – that of funds for investment. The ports the hard work that got them there. we look at.” sector invests more than £600 million each Whilst the facts are well known to those year, almost entirely from private sector in the ports sector, they can’t be shouted Research has highlighted that a significant sources. The ability to invest so heavily too loudly. We are an island nation. 95% and worrying gap has opened between depends on the efficiency of the ports to of the UK’s trade moves via its ports on the social and economic prospects of generate funds for their own development. the sea. This includes half the food and communities around the UK coast and But it also demonstrates the strength of our coastal communities. To achieve this 3. Better balance in environmental feed we need, 8 out of 10 cars we drive those in big city regions. The maritime the profile of ports to long-term investors “With the right partnership they need the Government to play its role rules. Ports believe in high sustainability and virtually every screen we look at. sector, and ports in particular, have a like pension funds. In the UK, 6.2 million in improving the supporting conditions for standards, but they need to be ones with Government our Many of the UK’s best manufacturing crucial role to play alongside others pension fund savers invest in our ports. the success of ports. that work with, rather than against, sectors simply couldn’t function without working hard in these areas to realise the And the major ports sector has been highly ports are confident in responsible development. ports – £44 billion of exports from the UK potential of our ‘Coastal Powerhouse’. successful in attracting long-term focused What does this mean in practice? The UK their ability to grow their automotive industry pass through our ports. investment from funds across the world. Major Ports Group works with its members 4. The right ‘knowledge infrastructure’. The UK’s major ports sector is also like ABP to promote a five-point agenda to The Government’s skills frameworks crucial contribution long But to focus on trade only tells part of the challenging the old view of their role in So the UK’s major port operators like boost further the success and value of the and support of fundamental R&D need story of the vital role that ports play for the cross border flows as ‘just’ points of transit ABP make a huge contribution today, both into the future.” ports sector: to be suitable for developing the port of UK and particularly for the economies and for goods and people. Port-centric models to the UK and its coastal communities, are tomorrow here in the UK. communities all around our coast. Experts of logistics and manufacturing, such as redefining what the modern port can be 1. Better connectivity. Better freight, data The UK’s ports are and have been, have estimated that the ports sector itself ABP’s Green Port Hull, are allowing both and are investing hugely to make and energy connectivity are crucial to 5. Adapting to a changing world. Ports throughout history, vital to the success of generates more than £7 billion of value for ports and their customers to add value as this happen. success. need more pragmatic clarity about our island nation. With the right partnership the UK, directly employing around 100,000 well as handling volume. Crucial to this is the UKs, relationship with Europe with Government they are confident in their But they are ambitious to do more – grow 2. Better development rules. Planning people with 6 jobs in the wider supply the increasing role major ports are playing and ensuring the UK remains a good ability to grow this crucial contribution long investment, grow the UK’s ability to trade regulations that better reflect the modern chains dependent on each direct job. as gateways for data as well as goods. location for legitimate global investors. into the future. with the world, grow jobs and prosperity in port would boost investment further. 28 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 HIGHWAYS ENGLAND: DELIVERING FOR THE PORT SECTOR 29

Highways England: delivering for the port sector

“England’s economic success depends on the Strategic Road Network. It’s less than 3% of the country’s roads, yet it carries four million Simon Emery, Senior Economic Development and journeys a day, a third of all traffic, two- Spatial Planning Manager at Highways England, thirds of all freight, and three times more discusses the importance of England’s Strategic passengers than the entire rail network.” Road Network for its economic success.

Highways England is now four years old. “Every pound invested We are investing in several road We were created in 2015, as an arm’s- connections to international gateways to length, government-owned company. in the strategic network ensure they fulfil their economic potential. Our current delivery plan has a number of We’re responsible for the operation, produces more than two schemes across the country that will bring maintenance and enhancement of pounds of benefit to direct benefits to ports and airports. And England’s 4,300 miles of motorways and through our regional teams, we support major A-roads. These roads – known as the economy.” and work closely with individual port and the Strategic Road Network – connect airport operators. the country: from Carlisle to Dover, from England’s economic success depends Berwick to Penzance, and all points Ports and airports across the country have on this network. It’s less than 3% of the in between. significant investment programmes of their country’s roads, yet it carries four million own. Port-centric developments and port It’s just 60 years since the opening of journeys a day, a third of all traffic, two- capacity enhancements have the potential Britain’s first stretch of inter-city motorway – thirds of all freight, and three times more to reduce traffic on our roads, the former the M1 between St Albans and Rugby – in passengers than the entire rail network. by moving the supply chain closer to ports November 1959. Built in just 18 months, Our network connects every significant and the latter by imports and exports this road had no lighting, no crash barriers, economic node in the country – major entering or leaving the country closer to no central reservation – and no speed limit. cities, centres of industry, ports, airports, their final destination. Today, it’s hard to imagine a world without railways and homes. Every pound invested Ports and airports in particular are motorways, dependant as we are on in the strategic network produces more important employment locations in their just-in-time manufacturing, foodstuffs from than two pounds of benefit to own right, with the larger gateways around the globe, and internet shopping, the economy. employing several thousand people. As often with next-day delivery. Ports are When we set out our approach to how a result they are also catalysts for wider obviously hugely important in that cycle. we support economic growth, one of the economic activity. The Strategic Road Network is one of the four areas we identified was providing South East, Surrey – image provided by Highways England biggest assets in public ownership, with a efficient routes to global markets through under the Open Government Licence’ book value of more than £110 billion. international gateways. 30 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 HIGHWAYS ENGLAND: DELIVERING FOR THE PORT SECTOR 31

Since 2015 we’ve tackled 54 of the country’s worst congestion and safety hotspots and eliminated a total of 134 million hours of delay every year. We’ve also: • added more than 300 lane miles to our network Highways England REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 • built 101 cycling schemes Strategic Road • sponsored 93 innovation projects Network Map, UK • delivered 109 biodiversity projects • created 951 noise reduction schemes • and enabled the construction of 38,000 new homes Since becoming Highways England we have delivered 40 schemes to date, network availability is above 98% and Newcastle upon Tyne we’re clearing 88% of motorway incidents Carlisle Sunderland within an hour.

Middlesbrough What does the future hold? In the 2018 autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced the Government’s intention M62 Junction 33 – image provided by APS / Highways to invest 40% more in the Strategic Road England under the Open Government Licence Network than in the first road period – Yo r k Leeds £25.3 billion, funded by the National Roads Irish SeaSea Kingston upon Hull Preston Fund 2020-25. “Since becoming network that’s reliable, accident-free North SeaSea and delivers for road users, industry and Grimsby Four million journeys are made on our Liverpool Manchester Highways England communities that live alongside it. Sheffield roads every day, and usage of those roads Lincoln is forecast to grow by 21% over the next we have delivered 40 But Highways England’s responsibility two decades. extends beyond building and Stoke-on-Trent Nottingham schemes to date, network Derby maintaining roads. Congestion on our network costs an availability is above Norwich estimated £2 billion every year – 25% of We have a role to play in helping improve Leicester Peterborough this resulting from incidents. So, cutting 98% and we’re clearing air quality near our network. So some Birmingham Coventry congestion and helping traffic move freely 88% motorway incidents of the actions we’re taking include Worcester Cambridge creates economic benefits for the country, ensuring that every scheme in our capital Ipswich as well as improving safety and cutting within an hour.” programme is air quality compliant, Milton Keynes emissions from traffic using our roads. monitoring NO2 and particulates on our schemes. They remain within current Gloucester roads in real time to ensure our evidence Oxford So, how can we possibly improve traffic motorway boundaries, minimising the base is robust and identifying areas that Swindon Southend-on-Sea flow when demand for road space environmental 'footprint' of the scheme. Reading London could benefit from air quality barriers. We’re Bristol continues to grow? To meet this growth In fact, building a road today with 25% also promoting the installation of electric and change in demand will require more spare capacity, and the associated land- charging points near our network – we Crawley use of digital technologies in the way we take, would struggle to gain approval. Folkestone are on track to meet our commitment to manage it, the way we communicate England’s motorways are the safest roads ensure that 95% of our network is within Yeovil with vehicles and their users, the way we Exeter Brighton in the country and among the safest in 20 miles of a charging point by March Portsmouth construct and use our infrastructure, and the world; and smart motorways are 2020. And we have completed 102 active the way we manage capacity. proving to be just as safe, if not safer, as travel schemes, improving health and Torquay Plymouth EnglishEnglish ChannelChannel We cannot continue to limitlessly build traditional motoways. connectivity for non-motorised users, with 0 kilometres 60 new roads, so we must also make them more to come before 2020. 0 miles 40 More than this, we’re making our smart work better. This includes adding more © Crown copyright and database rights 2019 OS 100030649 motorways ‘future-proof’, so they’re ready We face challenging times. But we have Highways England Creative N170238 than 4,000 miles of extra capacity through for the connected and automated vehicles come a long way in four years. All this upgrading motorways. that are on the horizon. improves the connectivity within England, Upgraded smart motorways mean helping to support businesses that help ABP ports A Roads Motorways Our vision extends beyond the next five increased road capacity faster and at our nation thrive. Because connecting the years, laying the foundations for a road less cost than traditional road widening country is what Highways England does. 32 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 TALKING ABOUT A REVOLUTION 33

optimising the efficiency of ships and Propulsion Revolutions will impact the The reality is that the future goals are not Talking about a revolution optimising the operation of ports. Ships, business models of all of us. But we also arbitrary – change is coming – and such a charterers and ports could significantly have a great opportunity. Too often change fundamental shift will require a shift in the reduce emissions and delays, with is cast in a negative light, but as we have way the entire value chain operates. Ports consequential benefits for the environment seen from our history, previous propulsion and bunkering operations will have to change and commercial performance, by revolutions have enabled the maritime as well as the fuel production systems. collaborating even more closely to ensure sector to grow and positively enhance Financing the infrastructure shift will require successful just-in-time arrival and right-on- global trade. different dynamics and honest engagement time departure of ships. with policymakers and public alike. Jonathan Spremulli, Principal Director and Head While short-term measures are important, “Too often change is cast We in the shipping industry have an ICS continues to assert that the IMO needs in a negative light, but opportunity to embrace the changes that of the Marine Department at the International to move quickly onto considering the are impacting the world, to chart a new Chamber of Shipping, discusses the challenges critical long-term measures that will help as we have seen from course and to be a true growth asset for the industry to deliver the very ambitious our history, previous world trade. and opportunities presented by the Fourth target of a 50% total cut of GHG emissions Industrial Revolution. by 2050, regardless of trade growth. This propulsion revolutions can only realistically be achieved with the have enabled the The International Chamber of Shipping will introduction of commercially viable zero be hosting a conference during London or near-zero CO2 emitting propulsion maritime sector to grow International Shipping week entitled systems. The transition to zero CO2 and positively enhance “Setting Course for 2050: Powering Global emitting fuels – which ICS has dubbed Trade" on Thursday 11th September. Learn the “Fourth Propulsion Revolution” – is global trade.” more at https://events.ics-shipping.org the challenge of our age, and one that I know the shipping industry embraces. However, this is not something that The World Economic Forum (WEF) has implications for the sector we steward. shipowners can do alone. This will require “Ships, charterers and DEPART 14:45 highlighted that we are entering a “Fourth One example is the development of Marine a coalition of actors to enable an equitable Industrial Revolution.” The WEF founder Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). ports could significantly transformation for the entire value chain. Klaus Schwab clearly sets out that this In addition, the International Chamber reduce emissions Ports will play a pivotal role in this Fourth fourth revolution will be fundamentally of Shipping (ICS), whose membership Propulsion Revolution, as it will be different from the previous three, which represents 80% of the world merchant and delays, with necessary to develop a new fuel supply DEPART 15:01 were characterised mainly by advances fleet, is acutely aware of the urgent need consequential benefits infrastructure, including large-scale fuel in technology. The underlying basis for for all economic activities, including UNLOAD 15:04 storage and bunkering facilities. In the the Fourth Industrial Revolution relates international shipping, to eliminate GHG for the environment and case of increasing electrification of ships, to the environment in which advances emissions as soon as practicable. The commercial performance, new shore power supply facilities will also in “disruptive” technologies will affect sector has already delivered impressive be required to power the fleet. This may the world in which we live and work, CO2 reductions since 2008, something for by collaborating even require new terminals for the import and technologies such the internet, robotics, which the shipping industry should be, and more closely to ensure export of zero carbon fuels as the global virtual reality and artificial intelligence. is, justly proud. economy moves away from its reliance Related advances in communications and successful just-in-time Improving the efficiency of existing ships is on fossil fuels. Indeed, some ports may connectivity continue to connect billions the “low-hanging fruit” in terms of lowering arrival and right-on- be ideally positioned to benefit from the more people to the web. carbon emissions. The technical efficiency time departure of ships.” availability of plentiful renewable energy This environment facilitates ever increasing of ships has been improved hugely, sources, such as solar or wind, to develop connectivity between ship operators partly as a consequence of the MARPOL integrated clean fuel production and ARRIVAL 15:04 the operational efficiency of all ships, by and their ships and between every ship regulation setting requirements for phased distribution capabilities and to benefit from optimising speed, increasing digitisation and every port in the world at any time - improvements in the designed energy new trade patterns caused by the transition of the industry and just-in-time arrival this I believe will change the way we all efficiency of new ships (EEDI). Since the to clean energy. Therefore we will need planning. With respect to ship operators, do business. We have the potential to regulation was adopted by the International policymakers to provide leadership and charterers and ports working together significantly improve the efficiency of our Maritime Organisation in 2011 the energy support to enable an equitable and efficient to address GHG emissions, just-in-time respective businesses and how we work efficiency of new ships has improved transition to a zero CO2 emitting future. arrival is particularly pertinent. However, together, which can at the same time more quickly and more deeply than was ship voyage speed optimisation, reducing According to climate science, the Fourth protect the natural environment. By working anticipated. Energy efficiency values CO2 emissions, can only work effectively if Propulsion Revolution will take place in the together we can become more business of large container ships have already port arrival and berthing times are justified context of increased impacts of sea level efficient and also address the big issue improved by over 40%, an exceptional and reliable, so as to avoid unnecessarily rise and extreme weather events that will that is climate change. achievement by the shipping industry. high steaming rates simply to drop anchor affect ship operations, which in turn will We in the shipping industry certainly do As well as design efficiency improvements on arrival, or bursts of high speed in affect trade and balance sheets. We have not operate in isolation and the Fourth of new ships, shipowners and operators response to a changed berthing slot. There a monumental challenge ahead of us, Industrial Revolution has fundamental have also been working hard to improve is, therefore, a clear synergy between as both the Fourth Industrial and Fourth 34 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 THE RE-EMERGENCE OF PORTS 35

The re-emergence of ports as “Vast databases of information could regional engines of future growth be shared to provide predictive forecasts of future vessel, cargo and intermodal movements at a port to Dr Patrick Verhoeven is Managing Director of the ~ 90%of world trade is carried by the International Association of Ports and Harbors international shipping industry optimise the efficiency (IAPH), responsible for policy and strategy. In this of vessel calls, article, Patrick provides an international perspective minimising emissions on the role of ports in global trade and recent and energy use.” developments in the industry.

The role of ports in the global economy cannot be underestimated. On its website, prepared to move in terms of the data they the International Chamber of Shipping share with each other, will also determine cites that approximately 90% of world trade how interconnected and competitive a port is carried by the international shipping can become in the future, irrespective of industry and that without shipping, the size. import/export of affordable food and case of Brexit. To put this particular trade locations in port areas, especially in the goods would not be possible. Half the The emergence of collaborative technology issue in perspective, the figures published case of greenfield developments. world would starve and the other half now crosses borders, organisations last week by the Commons records would freeze. There have also been some very and organisational processes and has account for £172 billion in goods exports interesting developments where air and the proven potential to simplify cargo That being said, the globalisation of trade to the EU with £265 billion in imports from land-based modes are being combined movements. Potentially the chronological has taken some interesting turns in recent the EU to the UK in 2018. with sea legs to optimize the supply chain. path of a product’s progress from factory times, which will require ports to rethink In its latest report the IMF has projected A good example of this is the Chinese floor to container, to stack, to vehicle, their role as trade facilitators and even world economic growth to slow down being everything is now changing. now produced. As the costs of capital for Belt and Road initiative where regional sea to port gate, quayside, ship’s hold, right perhaps their own models of governance even further, with world trade revised Becoming a successful port does not these new technologies become lower, hubs such as Baku can provide useful through the converse path to importer and operation. downwards heavily by -0.9 percentage necessarily mean having to be amongst the opportunity to bring manufacturing connectivity options on the landside, and buyer, can be tracked and traced On one hand, you have the emergence points for 2019, down to 2.5%. Advanced the largest players if you can serve your closer to the actual consumer is rising. In especially with rail. We have also seen by all parties involved. Vast databases of of trade and tariff barriers which is not economies have been revised downwards local and regional economies in an efficient addition, the explosion in retail e-business recent examples at our annual IAPH World information could be shared to provide singularly related to the US-China trade by -0.6 percentage points, and the and sustainable manner. This requires demand is changing the face of supply Ports Conference last May in Guangzhou, predictive forecasts of future vessel, cargo war, which have so far impacted around emerging economies revised downwards an explanation. chains, where we are seeing our port of airports beginning to collaborate with and intermodal movements at a port to $250 billion worth of Chinese goods by an even higher -1.4 percentage points. members becoming increasingly involved ports when it comes to meeting shipper optimise the efficiency of vessel calls, We are witnessing interesting and $110 billion worth of US goods. For in connecting directly with exporters and demands for transit reliability for high-value minimising emissions and energy use. On the other hand, despite this pessimistic developments in both manufacturing example, pressure on US-Indian trade importers as a critical node in their supply products and consumer goods. outlook, global growth does persist, albeit methodologies as well as the role of ports The combined changes we are seeing and relations has emerged in recent months, chains. Customising orders in a cost- at a much lower level than shipping has in overall supply chains. First of all, there Consolidation, mergers and joint ventures the way people buy, manufacture, supply which was worth $142.1 billion in 2018, of effective manner upon discharge, whether been used in recent decades. Some of is further momentum in the emergence of are resulting in the reduction in the number and, in the case of the circular economy, which India has a surplus of $24.2 billion. this is from a container door, a bulk hatch the world’s ports are maintaining their megacities or mega-conurbations, often of service providers at the world’s ports, reuse goods, have transformed supply or even a cryogenic hose means that ports The EU has in recent months imposed growth trajectories whilst others have seen located in coastal regions. Secondly, whether they are liner shipping companies, chains. Ports will need to keep up with are having to rethink their role entirely. import duties of 25% on a $2.8 billion some impact on volumes. What has been the rapid emergence of robotics in port agents, bunker suppliers, terminal these changes and revisit their traditional range of imports from the United States, in interesting is growth in regional volumes, manufacturing as well as the deployment of We are beginning to see this emerge in operators or ship's chandlers. How fast the roles as landlords and regulators to retaliation for US tariffs on European steel particularly in Asia. The traditional industry artificial intelligence to improve productivity particular where manufacturers are making ports themselves, and the organisations become genuine business promotors and and aluminium. Then of course there is the view on terminal size and transshipment is impacting how and where goods are long-term investments in regional production serving the ships that call at them, are community managers. 36 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 NO COMPROMISE ON SAFETY 37

No compromise on safety

“We are committed to creating safer lives, safer ships and cleaner seas. There is no compromise where safety is concerned.” Brian Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) discusses the vital role played by his organisation in a continually evolving technological environment.

The maritime industry has always faced Briefly, the MCA has three areas of HM Coastguard went through a significant challenges, from new technology to responsibility: transformation a few years ago which changes in the political landscape and has created a really strong platform from 1. Running the HM Coastguard around commercial pressures. The Maritime which to build further improvement. the UK – 3,000 coastal rescue & Coastguard Agency is no different, Technology is changing and we will volunteers, 10 operations centres standing as the fourth emergency service, have an enhanced search/surveillance around our coastline, 22 helicopters the regulator and the supporter of global capability with two new twin-engine aircraft each worth £30m, and a precious and maritime work. becoming available in November. With very special relationship with the RNLI state-of-the-art surveillance equipment, However, the MCA has to balance all those who are tasked by the Coastguard. The and a long operational range, these aircraft Customers are extremely positive about that the MCA will be focussing both on challenges with what lies at the heart of helicopters do as much inland mountain significantly enhance our search capability. the changes in service offered over the applying regulation in a consistent and what we do – we are committed to creating rescue work as they do coastal work. If we can do it with manned aircraft, we last year or two and a digitisation agenda focussed way whilst at the same time safer lives, safer ships and cleaner seas. 2. Setting and implementing regulation in could do the same with large military grade is just months away from delivering service enabling innovation in the sector – working There is no compromise where safety is the maritime sector. The wide breadth drones and we are already talking with to ship owners and their teams at the click with the industry and academia to resolve concerned. of this role includes surveying and the Civil Aviation Authority about this. The of a button. the sector’s challenges and opportunities. I joined the Maritime & Coastguard Agency inspecting ships (for example, through Coastal Rescue volunteer teams are highly In order to deliver this, we will be The world of regulation in the UK eight months ago. When I arrived I threw port state inspections), influencing trained in search techniques and playing broadening our technical skill base and are has changed over recent years and, myself into getting to grips with everything international conventions through the an increasing role in activities led by the placing strong emphasis on finding ways quite rightly, the general public expect the Agency does – and it is considerable. International Maritime Organisation police (including a role in police to work more closely with sector partners. high standards and consistency in its Leading an organisation with multiple which we host in London, and working officer training). With other UK partners, the MCA was part implementation and enforcement. At the strands, I can see that it has the ability closely with the sector in passing those of the team that enabled the autonomous The UK Ship Registry has lost tonnage MCA, we are making sure that we are to deliver really positive impact in the international regulations into law. vessel Sea-Kit to cross the English through the period of EU exit uncertainty meeting these expectations by investing maritime sector. Channel both ways. 3. Supporting the health of the maritime as a result of how EU-based financing in our surveyors, strengthening internal “The Maritime & and maritime services sectors in the for ships has been structured. We have technical networks and implementing In addition to supporting the development UK through the UK Shipping Registry. taken the opportunity to broaden eligibility new IT systems to support inspection and of autonomous shipping, we will be All of these represent a huge opportunity Coastguard Agency stands The Registry has 10 million tonnes of for the register, enabling us to take in survey work on the ground. contributing strongly to the decarbonisation for the UK to be leaders and the MCA shipping on it. The vast bulk of that shipping from around the world. The offer agenda, including some of the intermediate as the fourth emergency DfT has published earlier this year, the intends to throw its weight behind tonnage is international, but the majority to customers is being clarified to reflect solutions such as LNG. It is becoming Maritime 2050 plan, which clearly sets supporting these. Today’s expectations service, the regulator and of vessels on the register are domestic. the unique access to highly regarded clearer that the sector will look very out the aspirations of the Government and tomorrow’s advancements are MCA surveys, great technical resource different in 30 years and we will also be the supporter of global for the maritime sector. The MCA has an providing a very positive challenge for the and broader UK government support working with partners to play our part in important role to play in delivering many MCA to meet and we are well on the way maritime work.” that membership of the UK Flag offers. modernising seafarer training. of the aims of Maritime 2050. That means to meeting it. 38 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 SPOTLIGHT ON MARITIME 39

Spotlight on maritime

Ben Murray, Director of Maritime UK, discusses the latest projects the organisation has been able to drive, “ Together, individual companies and in part thanks to the increased public profile enjoyed academic institutions will jointly focus by the maritime sector since the EU referendum. on three key areas: decarbonisation, digitisation and automation.”

The past three years since the EU country. Together, individual companies rebalancing the economy and investing create jobs. The new clusters are based just London, and more than just shipping. referendum have seen a rapid rise in the and academic institutions will jointly focus in coastal communities chimes with our upon the ‘Mersey Maritime model’ and are The breadth and depth of our sector will be profile of our sector. For many years it on three key areas: decarbonisation, Coastal Powerhouse campaign, and has led playing a key role in helping shape Local on full display as our maritime regions play was par for the course to bemoan the digitisation and automation. Thanks to to the announcement of 10 new free ports. Industries Strategies for their region. their part, as do our ports, engineering, lack of profile for maritime in mainstream funding from the Department for Transport, services and leisure marine industries. Industry and Government are due to Government and industry have co-funded media and public discourse. Not any the centre has already launched its first launch a new five-year plan to promote a study into the competitiveness of the UK’s The State of the Maritime Nation report more. The public now better appreciate call for decarbonisation, with another to be maritime exports and attract increased maritime business environment, providing will show decision-makers that maritime the fundamental role that our sector announced on automation shortly. Foreign Direct Investment. This will include a set of recommendations and evidence is one of Britain’s biggest industries, and plays in enabling trade, driving growth in Beyond innovation, Maritime UK’s priorities an enhanced ‘Maritime is GREAT’ campaign base to boost competitiveness further. The it’s in rude health. The numbers speak for coastal communities and in providing the for the coming months include enhancing and stronger UK presence at the key Government has also launched its Clean themselves, with the sector as a whole ecosystem of products and services that the competitiveness of the sector (to attract international trade shows that matter. Maritime Plan, setting out how the UK will (shipping, ports, services, engineering and grease the wheels of trade. Barely a day more ship owners to the UK and boost the transition to net zero maritime and has leisure marine) posting 9% growth over the has passed without the maritime sector export of maritime products and services) produced guidance on Port Air Quality Plans. past five years, meaning it now supports being in the papers, on the radio or on “ Barely a day has passed driving growth in coastal communities, 1,065,600 jobs and contributes £46bn to our TV screens. And that’s not just been This London International Shipping Week minimising the sector’s impact upon the without maritime in the the economy. about whether we leave the EU with or (LISW) will be the biggest and best yet. environment, investing in our people and without a deal. We’ve been able to use papers, on the radio or on For our own part, Maritime UK has been Whilst there are undeniably significant increasing the diversity of our workforce. our heightened profile to talk about much our TV screens.” working incredibly closely with Government challenges for the sector to face both more – from decarbonisation to regional Darwin said that, "In the long history of to leverage the week’s potential to promote here at home and across the world, the growth, to our people, competitiveness humankind those who learned to collaborate Industry has also established the Women the UK’s world-leading maritime offer to good news is that we’re in the best place of our business environment, exports and most effectively have prevailed”. Darwinian in Maritime programme with a Charter, international audiences, and to promote we’ve been for years to respond to those innovation – and to turn that profile into Theory is just as relevant to our industry as Speaker Bank and Interview Pool. A the sector, its potential, and its careers, challenges, and indeed capitalise upon tangible output. it is to us as individuals. And that is what new #MaritimeCareers brand is bringing to audiences at home. Maritime UK is them. Maritime 2050, and the way in which Maritime UK is all about – collaboration together a wide variety of industry careers delighted to be hosting several major industry is now collaborating, are to be Perhaps the most significant of these amongst individual companies, between our activity in a coordinated and uniform way, events throughout the week. These include warmly welcomed. Let’s make sure that outputs has been the establishment of maritime industries, and with Government. learning lessons from the Government’s a tremendous programme of events at we step up our collective efforts, deliver Maritime Research and Innovation UK The principal product of this collaborative successful ‘Year of Engineering’. the ‘Global Trade Hub’ in the Leadenhall more, quicker, and turbo-charge our great (MarRI-UK). Announced when government approach was published in January in the Building, the official Welcome Reception maritime nation. published its Clean Maritime Plan, Government has helped fund Maritime form of Maritime 2050. For the first time ever, at Banqueting House with The Princess MarRI-UK is now established as the UK’s UK’s regional cluster development the sector now has a long-term strategy to Royal, the launch of our new ‘State of the Maritime UK is pleased to work closely with national centre for maritime research and programme, where industry is working guide industry and Government activity to Maritime Nation’ report in Parliament and a ABP across a number of programmes, innovation. Based at the University of to establish collaborative vehicles in ensure the competitiveness of the sector. major Careers Hub aboard the NLV Pharos, including to deliver the first Maritime UK Strathclyde, it is designed to realise the maritime regions to bring together industry, part of our campaign to attract future talent Awards, the Maritime Masters programme collective value of the UK’s academic Already we are seeing good progress. For academia and local government within the to maritime. We are particularly pleased and official Welcome Reception at and research assets across the whole instance, the new Government’s focus on Maritime UK umbrella to drive growth and that this year’s LISW is about more than Banqueting House during LISW. 40 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 A GLOBAL TRADE VIEW 41

A global trade view

World Trade Organisation Director Keith Rockwell spoke to Kate Pearce about future trade in the context of Brexit. “When it comes to places like ports, should they incur additional costs and invest in infrastructure? “I know that many port operators and shippers worry about the possibility of Keith Rockwell is in buoyant mood despite between nations. At its heart are the WTO border delays. We don’t have research the World Trade Organisation (WTO) being agreements, negotiated and signed by on this but Government-commissioned busier than at any other time in its history. the bulk of the world’s trading nations research for the Port of Dover carried out and ratified in their parliaments. The goal by University College London concluded Trade restrictive measures have gone is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, a 70-second questioning and inspection up seven times more in recent times predictably and freely as possible. of lorries entering Britain would lead to six- impacting some $588 billion of trade day-long queues. worldwide, leading to uncertainty and the Globally it has 164 member governments potential for economic jeopardy. and it is a place where they discuss trade “UK Government analysis says average and hold themselves to account. trade costs will rise by 13% (10% on And then there is Brexit. non-tariff barriers) and they predict a 37% It operates a global system of trade rules As Director of Information and External decline in trade volume. and acts as a forum for negotiating trade Relations, the WTO spokesman has been agreements. It settles trade disputes “The big problem here is, we just don’t dealing with a larger number of questions between its members and it supports the know what will happen from November 1st,” than normal coming from the UK as needs of developing countries. he said. journalists seek help to understand the full implications for our future prosperity. The WTO undertakes research and Talk of Article 24 being a potential saviour analysis of trade and provides technical for the UK is questioned by Mr Rockwell. He conceded: “We are earning our money assistance to better understand the “It does say you could have an interim here at the WTO – we are keeping our complex web of trading rules. agreement which would be applied while finger on the pulse. you negotiate a final agreement but here’s The United Kingdom was a founding “The current situation is without precedent. the rub: the UK can’t have a unilateral member of the General Agreement on There has never been a case of a member agreement with Itself. Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1947 when they government in the WTO not having its own looked at how to map out a multilateral “The key question is what do the EU say schedule of commitments. trading system. about this? The rules do allow for this if it is “These schedules are like lists of done in the right way. But WTO Members The Agreement contained tariff obligations to your trading partners. That would have the right to scrutinize any deal concessions agreed to during the first means you are clear what your tariffs are that might be struck.” multilateral trade negotiations and a and there is a services schedule that set of rules designed to prevent these With so many questions yet to be defines how foreign service providers can concessions from being frustrated by answered, Mr Rockwell is clear on one operate in your market. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) restrictive trade measures. point – the importance of the World Trade “These are elements of importance for any Organisation to global stability. Uncertainty over the outcome of Brexit shipping companies or ports and every The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the negotiations remains the main issue for the “At least we have the element of certainty country has its own specific commitments. only global international organisation dealing UK currently, agreed Mr Rockwell thanks to the WTO – without it we would “In the case of the UK negotiations, they be in freefall. “The last time I was in Blighty in March with the rules of trade between nations. have gone as well as can be expected and companies were stockpiling parts in “This is what the system was created for, with quite a lot of success,” he said. readiness. The problem is we just don’t to provide a framework, and the UK’s voice The WTO is the only global international know what is going to happen. has been and will continue to be extremely organization dealing with the rules of trade important,” he said. 42 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 LISW 2019: DIVERSITY ON THE AGENDA 43

LISW 2019: diversity on the agenda “The taskforce is a movement of like-minded people who want to see real change in the gender mix in our sector.”

Maritime UK’s Women’s Taskforce Chair and WISTA UK President, Sue Terpilowski OBE, looks into the positive steps made by the industry to increase diversity since the last London International Shipping Week in 2017.

London, UK, 10th September 2018: The Diversity Round Table event hosted by the Associated British Ports

Two years have passed since John Hayes “We will be looking for discouraging effects of all-male panels. The ‘Interview Pool’, has already proved and job descriptions. This will be available MP, the then Shipping Minister, called on The Maritime UK Women in Maritime to be worthwhile in its operation and was as a free download from the Maritime the UK maritime sector to take seriously volunteers to help deliver Taskforce has two great initiatives to help recently praised by Richard Ballantyne, UK website. its lack of diversity and gender equality at address these issues. The first is our work Chief Executive of the British Ports the programme in schools’ Another project we are proud of, and London International Shipping Week (LISW) to assist recruiters in creating a gender- Association. He commented: “It was we believe is the first in the world, is in 2017. Since then, it is hard to deny that clubs so please do consider balanced interview process, which has invaluable to have an external pair of eyes our ‘Speaker Bank’ comprising women we’ve made a lot of progress, but our been described as a positive move by and views feeding into our advertising and joining us in this fantastic speakers. The initiative provides a journey is far from complete. Nicky Goldsbrough, Director of Corporate recruitment decisions. It was also a great database of expert women speakers programme.” Services at Shoreham Port, who is taking help in terms of running a process which, Positive steps taken by the sector include for panels and conferences. Through the lead in this initiative for the Taskforce. because of our organisation’s size, is the Women in Maritime Taskforce, of which natural tendency to create and articulate its work, the Taskforce heard that many something we rarely undertake. We would I am proud to be Chair. Established by their self-identity with adjectives to help One of the criticisms of recruitment in the conference organisers claimed that they really encourage others to consider utilising Maritime UK in the autumn of 2018, the them see themselves working happily maritime world is that female applicants were unable to identify women to speak the concept.” Taskforce is a movement of like-minded and successfully in science, technology, feel ignored in what is often perceived on a relevant topic at events. The speaker people who want to see real change in the engineering or mathematics (STEM). Our to be a male-dominated industry. The Alongside the ‘Interview Pool’, we have bank addresses this and provides a gender mix in our sector. It is organised maritime guide will have careers matched ‘Interview Pool’ offers both sides an also commissioned Professor Averil resource of speakers, highlighting their in sub groups, which concentrate on the commitment. For instance, our four pilot to the 12 personality types, case studies opportunity to be transparent about the MacDonald to work with us to improve areas of industry expertise. Experts in the delivery side of our work. These include Charter companies are starting to achieve and more to inspire the next generation into recruitment process as well as offering the first stages of recruitment for women industry are able to add their name to the recruitment, retention and total package, some of their short-term goals. We will be making maritime their career of choice. We employers a stronger focus on the best in the shipping and maritime industries. bank here: https://www.maritimeuk.org/ and all have set themselves challenging rolling out the Charter to more companies, will be looking for volunteers to help deliver candidates regardless of gender. After Her research includes reviewing a sample programmes/women-maritime/speaker- goals and targets to achieve. having taken on board the learnings from the programme in schools’ clubs so please all, if you are not recruiting from 100% of of adverts to identify good and poor bank-submission the pilot. do consider joining us in this fantastic the applicants then how do you know practice and we will be launching our This year, LISW week is back, providing programme. There will also be an online you’re getting the best person for the ‘Professionals’ Guidance’ report, outlining the ideal platform for us all to review our As part of LISW, our recruitment group will version of ‘My Life/My Skills’ which we will role? We realised that not every maritime best practice in recruitment and practical To find out more about our exciting progress, celebrate our successes and set be launching our work with Professor Averil be producing in conjunction with Women business has a female employee and/or ways of overcoming unconscious bias projects please do join us on 9th ambitious goals for the next two years. We Macdonald OBE on our version of ‘People in Science and Engineering (WISE). HR department, so by using the volunteers in recruitment procedures and adverts. September at City Hall from 1pm, will once again be encouraging companies Like Me/My Life My Skills’ on the 9th from the ‘Interview Pool’, businesses can The guidance will include a directory of where we will be launching our plans in the sector to sign up to the Women in September at London’s City Hall. This work Some of the recruitment challenges we get broader perspectives. Companies recommended gender inclusive wording and goals for the next two years Maritime Taskforce's Pledge or become consists of teacher’s packs, an online and have identified through our work include can apply to join the ‘Interview Pool’ on to be used to replace the male-orientated with Minister for Shipping Nusrat a Charter company, as great positive paper quiz and guide. ‘People Like Me’ is barriers that can alienate and discourage Maritime UK’s website. language that is often used in the adverts Ghani MP. change can be sparked through this initial a revolutionary approach that uses girls’ women from applying for jobs and the 44 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 NEWS WRAP 45

“ABP was pleased to announce becoming the first UK port operator to provide employees with an exclusive range of women’s personal protective NEWSWRAP equipment .”

Bite-sized, all the latest news highlights from ABP

SHIPPING MINISTER ABP FIRST UK PORT MINISTER OF STATE ABP SHORTLISTED NUSRAT GHANI MP OPERATOR TO FOR INTERNATIONAL FOR THE HELPS TO LAUNCH ADOPT WOMEN’S TRADE VISITS PORT SUSTAINABILITY ABP ANNUAL PERSONAL OF SOUTHAMPTON AWARD AT THE REVIEW PROTECTIVE MARITIME UK EQUIPMENT AWARDS

In July, Shipping Minister Nusrat During Maritime Safety Week In August the Port of Southampton In August, ABP was shortlisted for Ghani MP helped launch ABP’s (1st-5th July), ABP was pleased to welcomed Minister of State for the Sustainability Award category in Annual Review 2018/19 at an announce becoming the first UK International Trade Conor Burns the inaugural Maritime UK Awards. exclusive lunch event hosted by port operator to provide employees MP for a port tour and meeting with Held alongside the Southampton Boat Royston Smith, MP for with an exclusive range of women’s industry stakeholders. As part of his Show, the awards shine a spotlight on Southampton Itchen, in parliament. personal protective equipment (PPE). visit, Mr Burns met with DP World each of the UK’s thriving maritime In her keynote speech, the Minister The news represents an important Southampton, ABP’s team at the Port regions. With government having recognised ABP’s achievements milestone in ABP’s efforts to support of Southampton and local businesses launched its first long-term strategy during the year and discussed the role of women in maritime, to discuss how Southampton could for the sector, Maritime 2050, the some of the key themes driving the whilst also further improving safety benefit from applying to become award categories will mirror its maritime sector in the years to come, standards and choice for its workforce. a new free port. themes and will be open to companies including diversity, sustainability and from across the breadth of the technological innovation. maritime sector and its shipping, ports, services, engineering, and leisure marine industries. 46 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 NEWS WRAP 47

“ABP made two donations totalling £7,500 “ABP announced the completion of a project to to local marine charities on the Humber.” lengthen the tracks at the Port of Southampton’s Solent Rail Terminal, which aims to reduce lorry movements in the city by 180,000 each year.”

PORT OF PORT OF AYR ABP HUMBER NEW RESEARCH ABP CONTINUES KEEPING THE PORT LOWESTOFT WINS NEW ANIMAL DONATES TO TWO SAYS IT’S TIME RAIL INVESTMENT OF GOOLE TIDY NAMES NEW FEED CUSTOMER LOCAL MARINE FOR LOGISTICS AT THE PORT OF STATE-OF-THE-ART CHARITIES BUSINESSES TO SOUTHAMPTON PILOT BOAT ‘THINK HUMBER’

In July, the Port of Lowestoft hosted In August, the Port of Ayr announced In August, ABP made two donations In June, new research conducted In June, ABP announced the In June, ABP reflected on the success an official naming ceremony to a new multi-year contract with the totalling £7,500 to local marine by the University of Hull Logistics completion of a project to lengthen the of its campaign to keep the Port of launch its new state-of-the-art leading Scottish trader of grains and charities on the Humber. The first Institute demonstrated the significant tracks at the Port of Southampton’s Goole tidy, launched in 2017. As part pilot boat, the ‘Kingfisher’, which animal feed raw materials, Cefetra donation of £2,500 was made to the time, distance and environmental Solent Rail Terminal, which aims to of this project, a proactive approach represents an investment of £670,000 Ltd, further strengthening its position Hornsea Inshore Rescue for their benefits which can be achieved reduce lorry movements in the city by to reporting waste-related issues at the in port equipment. The ceremony as the agricultural trade centre 25th anniversary. The second by choosing the ports of Hull and 180,000 each year. Solent Stevedores port has been encouraged among all included a traditional blessing ritual for the South West of Scotland. A donation of £5,000 was to Grimsby Immingham as trade locations instead and ABP Southampton have partnered tenants and ABP colleaugues to keep and champagne christening. Guests number of recent ABP investments & Cleethorpes Sea Cadets, an of the Port of Dover, as well as other on this scheme to ensure the port can the port litter-free. were also able to view the 12-metre in infrastructure and port handling organisation which offers a range of ports located on the East Coast. Visit continue to accommodate the growing vessel up close and enjoy a trip around equipment helped secure the deal, different activities from sailing and ABP’s website to download a copy of demand from customers wishing to the harbour. including the port’s new £2.2 million windsurfing to powerboating. the report. use rail as a preferred method of Bute agribulk terminal. cargo shipment. 48 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 IN THE LOOP 49

An update from Westminster

A new Prime Minister takes the helm The UK has become the first major determined to chart a successful course economy in the world to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050. towards EU exit. The target will require the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, compared with the previous target of at least 80% reduction from 1990 levels. The UK’s 2050 net zero target — one of the most ambitious in the world — was recommended by the Committee on Climate Change, the UK’s independent climate advisory body. Net zero means any emissions would be balanced by schemes to offset an equivalent amount of Boris Johnson was officially confirmed of Paul Maynard as Rail Minister and greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, as Prime Minister in July, following the Chris Heaton-Harris as Minister with such as planting trees or using technology conclusion of the Conservative Party responsibility for EU exit planning. like carbon capture and storage. leadership contest that dominated this The Government’s immediate priority has To help deliver this commitment, the summer news headlines. In his first public been to ramp up preparations for leaving the Government has published its Clean address, the Prime Minister signalled EU in October, including running a £100m Maritime Plan as part of the Clean Air his determination to deliver on the 2016 no deal advertising campaign to encourage Strategy, which aims to cut down air referendum result by taking the UK out of In the... small and medium size businesses to pollution across all sectors to protect the European Union on 31st October. prepare. Preparations will be supported public health and the environment. In Mr Johnson emphasised his conviction by the announcement of an accelerated order to reach this vision by 2025, the that a new deal on trade and cooperation ‘Spending Round’ to ensure departments Government expects that all vessels could be secured. and devolved administrations have the operating in UK waters will be maximising In a clear break from the previous financial certainty they need to deliver Brexit. the use of energy efficiency options and administration, the Prime Minister began The UK’s ports have continued to engage all new vessels being ordered for use in his tenure with an unprecedented number closely with government departments and UK waters are being designed with zero of front-bench changes. Some of the industry partners to ensure the future of emission propulsion capability. By 2035 most significant announcements saw trade after Brexit. it is expected that the UK will have built Sajid Javid appointed as Chancellor of the several clean maritime clusters and the In another announcement of significance Exchequer, Priti Patel as Home Secretary, UK Ship Register will be a global leader for the ports sector, International Trade and Dominic Raab as Foreign Secretary. in clean shipping. The Clean Maritime Secretary Liz Truss announced a new Liz Truss was confirmed as International Council will oversee the implementation of free ports Advisory Panel to advise the Trade Secretary, while Stephen Barclay these policies before publishing a review Government on the establishment of remained in post as Secretary of State for of implementation of the Clean Maritime up to 10 Freeports in the months after Exiting the EU. Plan in 2022. the UK leaves the EU. The panel will The maritime sector welcomed a new include Ministers from the Department The issues of Brexit, sustainability and Secretary of State for Transport, with for International Trade and HM Treasury, innovation will form part of a busy agenda former Conservative Party Chairman as well as experts including technology during London International Shipping Grant Shapps taking the top job at advisor Daniel Korski, small business Week in September, when global maritime the Department for Transport following champion Emma Jones MBE, tax leaders will gather in London to discuss the departure of Chris Grayling. The specialist Tom Clougherty and economist the challenges and opportunities ahead. It industry was also pleased to see Nusrat Dr Eamonn Butler. The policy has the promises to be an eventful and productive Ghani continue in the role of Maritime potential to attract inward investment and week and a great example of collaboration Minister at such an important time for the create jobs in coastal communities between government and industry, at sector. Other ministerial appointments around Britain and has been welcomed by a time when such cooperation is more in the department included the return the industry. important than ever. 50 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 A DAY IN THE LIFE 51

A day in the life… Malcolm ‘Mally’ Bell, ” as he retires from ABP after a five-decade career on the Humber What makes it a great place to work is the people I work with. They all have hearts of gold. Everybody looks after each other. ”

Malcolm Bell, or ‘Mally’ as he is known has also modernised. We used to work a of the other swimmers was getting a to all, has retired from Associated British “It’s not just the safety lot with derricks, which are static cranes bit close, I thought it odd that he had Ports (ABP) following five decades clothing that has on-board old freighters, and winches. a grey swimming cap on, because we working on the Humber Estuary. Here, Using a rope you would pull the cargo up, were all wearing blue caps. When I Mally reflects on the changes he has changed over the years. swing it around onto the ship and lower got out, the guys on the lifeboat who seen across his career as a Docker. Port equipment has also it down into the hold. Now they are all accompanied us on the swim said, Can you tell us more about how you modernised.” Ro-Ro ships, where the cargo is driven “Did you see that seal playing with started out? on and off vessels, they are a lot easier to you?” I said I thought it was a swimmer! handle, meaning more tonnage but with With a grandfather and father who My first job when I left school was When I started working, an old Docker less time needed to discharge and load. worked on the docks, my two sons and an apprentice welder at the Drypool said to me that my working life would In the early days, everything was lifted off grandson are carrying on the family Engineering Company in Hull, based at feel like five minutes, and do you know a pallet and stored by hand. The Dockers tradition. After five decades working on the shipyard where they built the Bounty. what? He was absolutely right! If I wasn’t would call this port operation ‘hand the Humber, I have retired from ABP About six weeks later, I went on to the getting married I’d probably work until I balling’. These days, nearly everything is at 68, but I’m still working two days barges sailing up the River Trent and the was 100. It has been brilliant. handled with a forklift. My favourite pieces a week with an agency. I have really River Ouse to Ganisborough, moving Has safety at work progressed over of machinery were the cranes. I used to enjoyed my working life. It has been general cargo such as shipments of the years? enjoy crane driving and tug driving, taking a fantastic career and I have enjoyed tinned fruit. Then, at 26, I joined the the trailers on and off the ships. To drive every minute of it. British Transport Docks Board (BTBD) When I became a Docker, no protective a tug really well can take about two years before the company became ABP. It was equipment was issued. Today, across our What makes it a great place to work is of practice before you are absolutely there I became a registered Docker and entire port operation, ABP staff are issued the people I work with. They all have confident. It requires some real driving received my Docker's book. I remember and have to wear the latest in protective hearts of gold. Everybody looks after skills to push a trailer like a 40-tonne the docks absolutely full of ships from equipment, including steel toe capped each other. MAFI up a ramp into a vessel. everywhere in the world and most boots, a hard hat, glasses, gloves and Dockers riding bikes to get around. high visibility clothing. Have you had a chance to take part in opportunities to raise funds for charity Every day we would go into the ‘pen’ Back in the day, Dockers were issued during your time at ABP? that ran the labour exchange, where with Wrangler gear. We were given we would get our job. We used to call it boots, jackets and jeans. Back then, it About four or five years ago, I heard the pen as it was like a sheep pen with was top class Wrangler gear and you about a corporate swim challenge hundreds of push bikes outside. always knew who was a Docker in the across the Humber and I asked to town because they were all out in their represent ABP, raising money for Once we had picked up our job we Wrangler gear on a night. their chosen charity at the time. The would head off on our bikes to the conditions were rough on the day, but vessel and begin work, loading or It’s not just the safety clothing that has the swim went ahead. As I swam, one discharging its cargo. changed over the years. Port equipment VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE 52 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 53

View from the bridge Our work derives“ from 25 years' Adam Christopher is Co-Director of multi-award experience in UK and global industry, winning drama-based training company ATT. Recognised as ‘best in class’ for their innovative, in the public and private sectors, immersive approach to behavioural change in building and delivering drama-based people and organisations, they work with the learning to elicit a defined behavioural construction, energy and logistics sectors and created the ground-breaking EPIC learning objective. (Employer’s Project Induction Centre) for Tideway. ”

At ATT we’re not afraid to say to any participants are more likely to leave with organisation that genuinely wants safety an accessible set of tools within which to as a core value that they must include their communicate effectively and willingly with entire workforce in their planning. If they everyone at work. Everyone deserves a truly want to engender a sense of shared voice and the confidence to support and learning with tangible outputs for everyone, be supported by those around them. each programme should contain a vertical Everyone needs to understand the actual, slice of that organisation’s personnel. Our not the hypothetical, risks that are out there. workshops should be delivered to all levels We’re proud to be disruptors in this way. of the supply chain: from the back office Our work derives from 25 years' to senior, mid and lower management and experience in UK and global industry, in groundworkers all together. Plant operators the public and private sectors, building and workshopping alongside office managers, delivering drama-based learning to elicit site supervisors with chief executives, a defined behavioural learning objective. reception staff with resource allocation We’ve learned that, to bring about lasting and procurement personnel – a good awareness in a workforce about their role Every business aspires to ‘zero harm’. healthy mix of everyone that contributes in maintaining safety culture, key criteria It is the only conscionable option – an to that organisation’s culture should be must be met. Putting senior leaders in a expectation, not an aspiration. But present. They’ll learn from each other, and room with staff from all areas, plus partners despite investment in a huge variety of the quality of training must be the same for and suppliers, is critical to developing a programmes to try to achieve this, it often each group, with the same over-arching shared safety ‘language’. Changing the remains simply a target, rather than an messages. Consistency is key. ATT’s culture around accepted levels of risk and outcome. What’s going on? Why is there focus is behavioural, not procedural – embedding safety leadership up and down a mismatch between the stated aims therefore everyone should be involved. ATT an organisation takes time. and vision at board/CEO level and what believes workshopping this way is more happens on the ground? likely to create a common vocabulary and 54 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 55 Proud of our people Tina Raleigh, ABP Quality and Environment Systems Manager wearing new personal protective equipment (PPE) which ABP adopted during Maritime Safety Week (1st-5th READ MORE AT: July 2019), becoming the first UK operator to WWW.ABPORTS.CO.UK provide an exclusive range of women’s PPE.

“Our approach embraces But it’s impossible if attitudes to health, Using dramatic scenarios, we encourage safety and well-being differ from senior participants to talk to the ‘fictitious’ all three learning styles: management to mid-management to characters. We listen to what they say visual, auditory and operational levels. Reflective conversations and we give them a chance to adapt their aren’t enough. This is an on going process own communication styles. We identify kinaesthetic.” that requires perseverance – led by senior the levers in decision-making and the management. factors that shape our choices: cost, expediency, pressure to win contracts, What defines ATT’s brand of drama- personal ambition, fatigue and family based learning? Our approach embraces life. Encouraging an atmosphere of all three learning styles: visual, auditory openness and of mutual support is vital and kinaesthetic. We integrate impactful to the success of the sessions – as it is filmed scenarios with live drama, facilitated to creating a more harmonious and safer discussion and interactive safety leadership working environment. Our approach is skills practice. Our prestige production theory-light, practical-heavy with skills values and attention to detail create workshops tackling both the ‘when’ and believable, authentic scenarios. Creating the ‘how’ to challenge unsafe behaviour, a situation where participants can identify with many of the skills useful for life far with what a particular character is thinking beyond the workplace. or feeling is paramount. Empathy is key. Identifying with characters in both similar We started the ATT Safety Leadership and different roles to their own removes the Podcast 12 months ago. During that ‘us and them’ mentality. period, we’ve heard the emotional and often painful testimony of those affected by incidents which could have been prevented. We’ve spoken to a group of former miners whose colleague was killed ‘on their watch’; a road safety campaigner whose sister died as a result of a short- sighted HGV driver not wearing glasses, and a shift worker whose life was sent off the rails by a ban for dangerous driving as he returned home from work suffering from extreme fatigue. These were not hypothetical scenarios. They are lives changed forever. We are working to help industry learn from this and make ‘zero harm’ an outcome, rather than a target. To date ATT has inducted more than 16,000 staff at EPIC, the Thames Tideway Project’s induction facility in London, with abports.co.uk over 1,000 industry observers also taking part in the day. In addition to EPIC, ATT Associated British Ports designs and delivers mobile immersive Head Office sessions and workshops both in the UK 25 Bedford Street and internationally for companies including London National Grid, TfL/London Underground, WC2E 9ES Dragados, Orsted, GE Renewables, Eon, T: +44 (0) 20 7430 1177 Uniper, Eurovia and Siemens Gamesa. E: [email protected] @attexperiential

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Deliver free ports to Support resilient and Make sure more 01 02 03 drive exports and sustainable supply businesses are ready create jobs chains for Brexit

Drive the creation of free ports to attract Humber ports can help businesses avoid An insufficient number of businesses new investment and create new jobs Brexit disruption at Dover. By increasing trading with the EU are equipped to where they are most needed. Many the amount of EU trade using Humber deal with customs procedures. A ports such as Port Talbot and Hull offer ports we can reduce the number of major campaign is needed to promote ideal locations for new manufacturing HGVs on Britain’s roads, improving awareness about what businesses need and can help increase Britain’s exports. safety and reducing CO2 to help tackle to do and provide simplified guidance. climate change.

Give businesses the Build a stronger vision 04 05 best access to global for trade markets

Help businesses to trade and increase The UK needs a bolder vision for exports by prioritising investment in trade and exports to rally behind. A transport links to ports and make comprehensive review of Government sure ports can grow. The Port of policy is needed to make sure the Southampton is the UK’s number nation is equipped to deliver ambitious one export port so making sure it can goals by promoting skills, sustainability continue to offer the best access to and innovation. global markets is vital for our economy.

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