Welsh Ports Brochure
WELSH PORTS NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ENGINES FOR GROWTH
British Ports Association CONTENTS
03 06 The Welsh Ports Group: Facts and Figures Representing a Vital Sector 03 07 Ports and Devolution Connections and Infrastructure Investment 04 08 Brexit – Challenges and Opportunities Sustainable Development 04 09 Supporting Business and Industry Sustaining a Progressive Sector’s Future 05 10 The Welsh Ports Industry Welsh Ports Directory CONTENTS the policyframework. opportunities for the sector. Whatreally matters is Welsh Government andlooking atthepotential was neutral however we are now working with the Westminster theWelsh Port Group’s view onthis Government. DuringtheAct’s passage through devolve most portspolicyfunctionsto theWelsh The Wales Act2017includes proposals to PORTS ANDDEVOLUTION the industry atanumberofforums andlevels. drive forward theGroup’s agendaandrepresents Cardiff andBarry,CallumCouperhehelpsto chairman oftheGroup isABP’s Port Managerof leisure, recreation andfishingactivity. Thecurrent range ofsmaller portsfocussed onmarine cargo handingportsinWales aswell asawide The Welsh Ports Group includes allthemain other key decisionmakers. regular meetingswiththeWelsh Government and Association andtheUKMajorPorts Group, itholds sector inWales. Coordinated bytheBritishPorts forum representing theviews ofthisimportant environment. TheWelsh Ports Group istheonly operates underauniqueregulatory andplanning financially independentofGovernment and The Welsh portsindustry isstrategically and hubs ofbothregional andnationalemployment. Ports inWales are vital international gateways and A VITAL SECTOR REPRESENTING opportunities. explore new research anddevelopment Fund’ scheme closely to ensure Welsh ports the recent Welsh Government ‘Port Development The Group isalsofollowing otherinitiatives suchas opportunities. mean thatWelsh portsare ready to respond to new encouragement byothernon-portrelated useswill access to development landandlimitingexternal hubs ofactivity. Ensuringportshave sufficient Economic growth inWales isvital andportsprovide colleagues inthe Welsh Government. to continued discussions onthesepointswithour dialogue withofficialsin Wales and we look forward and portslegislative issues. We have agood overseeing HarbourRevision Order applications will have akey consenting andgovernance role, resourcing ofanew ports unitinWales which Also ofinterest are thearrangements and dialogue. approach to ports andwe are keen to opena indications thatitwillmaintain themarket-led The Welsh Government hasgiven positive template for aWelsh strategy. ports policyinEnglandandWales to now isagood Wales. Theframework whichhasunderwritten disadvantaging themagainst portsoutsideof a level playingfield for all Welsh portswithout maintaining themixed ownership modeland market-led Government approach to portspolicy, We expect thisto translate into astable and WELSH GROUP PORTS THE
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ENGINES FOR GROWTH // 3 EACH YEAR WELSH EACH PORTS HANDLE 11%, OR AROUND 54M TONNES, OF UK FREIGHT SUPPORTING BUSINESS BUSINESS SUPPORTING AND INDUSTRY 54m 11%, or around ports handle Welsh Each year includes significant and this , of UK freight tonnes containers, oil and gas, traffic, of ferry volumes as other offshore bulks as well biomass, steel, vital ports also provide Welsh cargoes. renewable activities cruise ships, marine leisure for facilities and diverse These are and the fishing industry. 11,000 supporting almost trades, fundamental as as well jobs and induced indirect direct, of the economy. parts vital sustaining by served are and UK economies The Welsh – gas chains spanning the globe distribution Australia from ore iron and Trinidad; Qatar from and other building products and the Americas, oil and fuel to Europe; from and to trades vital including the all parts of the world and from and Asia; and Africa West US, South America, Ireland. to services of the sea’ ferry ‘motorways shipping has the moved, of cargo tonne Per in impact. Sustainability environmental lowest with linked strongly is therefore our economy and the infrastructure in port areas investment them. that serves ‘land bridge’ link for a vital The UK provides Europe continental and goods between freight the to vital ports are ferry Welsh and Ireland. passenger also important are link. These routes over ports handled and in 2016 Welsh gateways on ferries. journeys and half million passenger two The recently passed EU Port Services Regulation Regulation Services EU Port passed The recently on restriction unwelcome a very (PSR) represents to ports in Wales the ability of many of the larger and provision about service choices market make of during The assistance MEPs charging. Welsh of the PSR was much appreciated the passage working now are We in Wales. by the ports sector at ways look to Transport with the Department for impacts that the negative which limit the possible the UK and Welsh for may introduce legislation ports. Many Welsh ports rely on fish landings from EU on fish landings from ports rely Many Welsh the wider and this helps sustain vessels flagged other to is important and fishing industry Welsh businesses such as catering parts of the economy of Ensuring a continuation and restaurants. particularly fishing activities is important, current fishing The Welsh ports in Wales. smaller to from also benefitted and ports have industry the and given system fisheries grants the EU’s the will be urging sums we modest relatively similar design a to Governments UK and Welsh Brexit. post scheme in the future, domestic Despite Brexit the EU is another source of EU is another source the Brexit Despite and Much of the environmental legislation. under which ports operate planning frameworks the UK’s towards Moving EU rules. from stem to opportunities are the EU there from departure track and fast regime the consenting streamline ports. This will help Welsh planning decisions for environment. Brexit in the post ports compete environmental and new that existing It is vital port activity and limit designations do not stifle port developments. There will no doubt be new global trade trade global new will no doubt be There with links existing that vital opportunities but it is and by customs burdened not over are EU states is a real There checks at the border. governmental bureaucratic at ports if new danger of congestion Brexit, after introduced are requirements via Ireland, to/from travelling HGVs for particularly ports in Wales. Roll-on Roll-off ferry key Leaving the Customs Union, Single Market, Market, Union, Single Customs Leaving the environmental and EU’s Policy Common Fisheries dramatic a potentially represents frameworks of our 95% ports handle ports. As UK change for be literally will this means they trade international arrangements. trading of new at the forefront BREXIT – CHALLENGES AND AND CHALLENGES – BREXIT OPPORTUNITIES
4 // WELSH PORTS GROUP and supportavariety ofbusinesses. They provide facilities for awiderange ofusers sophisticated securityandenvironmental regimes. ensuring navigationalsafety to theoperation of many important statutory duties,ranging from of freight andpassengers –they carry out normally associated withports–thehandling Apart from thecommercial operations significance. can have local, regional andsometimesnational They vary widely insizeandtypeofactivity, Ports andharbours are products oftheirlocations. PORTS INDUSTRY THE WELSH harbours focussed onleisure and fishing. part, local authority portsinWales are smaller Conwy andIsle ofAnglesey councils. For themost Welsh local authoritieswithportsinterests include of maritimeandbusiness expertise. Examples of the executive to work with aboard witharange with amore traditional board approach, allowing as well asthesettingupofcorporate structures independence through thering-fencing ofaccounts which emphasisethebenefitsofbothfinancial They have theirown governance guidelines Municipal portsare runbylocal authorities. and theindependently owned Port ofMostyn. the Stena LinePorts ofHolyhead andFishguard and Swansea.Otherprivately-owned portsinclude operations atBarry,Cardiff, Newport, Port Talbot Associated BritishPorts (ABP)whichincludethe group, for example, thesouthWales portsof companies, sometimespart ofalarger ports in Wales. Privatised portsare privately owned There isasubstantial privatised portsector Caernarvon andSaundersfoot. size andincludeMilford Haven, Neath,Newport, commercial progress. Trust portsinWales vary in they shoulddemonstrate accountability and and follow government guidelinesonhow Trust portshave ahighdegree ofaccountability and controlled byanindependentboard. statutory bodygoverned byitsown local legislation independence. Atrust portisanindependent in Wales andtheirstatus doesnotaffect their municipal andprivatised. All exist sideby There are three modelsofportownership, trust,
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1.2% 0.9% % of GVA % of Employment WELSH WELSH PORTS: 560 Total Total 10,900 FIGURES In 2015 Welsh ports accounted for for ports accounted In 2015 Welsh amounting to GVA, 1.2% of Welsh £560 million. in Wales The ports sector 11,000 around creates currently jobs. and induced indirect direct, FACTS AND FACTS • • 190 3,800 Induced Induced EMPLOYMENT GVA (£MILLION) GVA 220 4,500 Indirect Indirect 140 2,600 Direct Direct Wales Wales In 2016 Welsh ports imported ports imported In 2016 Welsh of 54 million tonnes and exported of the total than 11% more cargo, and equivalent of UK throughput in per person of cargo 18 tonnes to Wales. REGIONAL IMPACT OF THE UK PORTS INDUSTRY IN 2015 REGIONAL IMPACT •
6 // WELSH PORTS GROUP REGIONAL IMPACT OFTHEUKPORTSINDUSTRYIN2015 INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT CONNECTIONS AND
Boat Building/Ship... 10 12 0 2 4 6 8
Cargo Handling ACTIVITIES AT WELSHPORTS 6 Cruise Ship Visits 7 NUMBEROFPORTS
Dredging 5 8 Fishing
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competitive anddynamic. ensure thatports and theWelsh economy remain in highspeedbroadband. Allcontribute to to theM4,rail electrification butalsoinvestment many aspects,includingnotonly improvements remains relatively modest. Connectivity covers mostly beenvery welcome althoughfunding transport, energy andregeneration. Thesehave initiatives andgovernment plansto bolster In recent years there have beenanumberof are therefore vital to oursuccess. passengers enter andleave portsbyroads which The overwhelming majorityofgoodsand factor. ability to invest inthetransport network isakey Nationally andlocally, theWelsh Government’s important gateway for international trade. successful economy andWelsh portsare an Transport andinfrastructure are critical to a Leisure Naval Vessels 11 Renewable Energy 8 RNLI/Coastguard 6 7
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We are also keen that as part of the review as part of the review that also keen are We focus a strong retains team the consenting performance and its own service on customer port development for conditions Licensing levels. be proportionate. need to consents is in the process Government the Welsh Separately National Marine Plan. The its own of producing all for framework a strategic Plan will provide to and is required activities in Wales coastal activities and sustainably. socio economic balance important of the Plan recognises draft The current is that some port and shipping activities. Our view and we prescriptive too policies are of the general officials outlining our to written previously have that this Plan does not limit It is vital concerns. and growth. development PER TONNE OF CARGO MOVED, SHIPPING MOVED, OF CARGO PER TONNE IMPACT. ENVIRONMENTAL HAS THE LOWEST SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT In comparison with other parts of the UK, In comparison of in terms disadvantaged ports are Welsh and the limited requirements marine licensing which in some consents, of dredging lengths times than three be more in England can cases maintaining still whilst in Wales, as as long There activity. on developer safeguards proper a high number of activities which require remain the Welsh been pressing have and we licences a number of exemptions introduce to Government in England. risk activities, as is the case low for the Welsh the sensitivity of port markets Given at the lack of has been frustrated ports industry in this area. progress Welsh ports have an excellent record on the record an excellent ports have Welsh to is committed and the industry environment performance. building on its good environmental a thorough to subject are developments Port keen are We regime. planning and consenting as much as streamlined are that these processes ahead with projects. help ports press to possible need specific ports often function and develop To Resources by Natural granted marine licences maintain to dredging be for These can Wales. developments. new ships or for for access safe the reviewed has recently Government The Welsh will be and there regime fees marine licences some ports. for in costs some increases
8 // WELSH PORTS GROUP contribution andfuture. Theseinclude: • • • • • • • • Welsh Ports Group hasproduced anumberofsuggested As ameansofpromoting cooperation withtheWelsh Government, the Objectives COLLEAGUES INTHEWELSH GOVERNMENT. OF THESEPOINTSWITH KEYORGANISATIONS ANDOUR WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANDWELCOME DISCUSSIONS SECTOR’S FUTURE SUSTAINING APROGRESSIVE Exchanging information ongrowth opportunitiesinportmarkets. passenger movements connectivity schemesfor Welsh portsto encourage increased freight and Achieving greater recognition oftheimportance ofimproved road andrail to remain competitive withthoseoutsideWales Promoting apolicyframework whichallows Welsh ports economic andsocialneeds Promoting amarineprotection strategy whichbalances environmental, Streamlining of theplanningandmarineconsents system Support for thecurrent mixofdifferent portownership models Maintenance ofthecurrent market-led approach to portspolicy Regular industry/government dialogue thatwould helpsustain theWelsh Ports industry’s economic Shared Policy Policy Shared
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Conwy Harbour (Conwy County Council) Conwy Quay Harbour Office, Conwy LL32 8BB 01492 596 253 Tel: www.conwy.gov.uk Website: Contact: - Harbour Master Forbes, • Matthew [email protected] - Deputy Harbour Master • Barry Tuson, [email protected] leisure fishing and handled: of traffic Types ABP Swansea Lockhead Harbour Office, Kings Dock Swansea SA1 1QR 0870 609 6699 Tel: www.abports.co.uk Website: Manager - and Logistics John Phillips, Commercial Contact: [email protected] ABP Port Talbot ABP Port Harbour Talbot House, Port Puckey Talbot Port SA13 1RB 0870 609 6699 Tel: www.abports.co.uk Website: Manager - Logistics and John Phillips, Commercial Contact: [email protected]
DIRECTORY WELSH PORTS PORTS WELSH ABP Newport ABP Newport Dock House, Alexandra Port Newport NP20 2UW 02920 835 062 Tel: www.abports.co.uk Website: - Ralph Windeatt, Head of Commercial Contact: [email protected] ABP Cardiff ABP Cardiff Road QA House, Cargo Cardiff CF10 4LY 02920 835 062 Tel: www.abports.co.uk Website: - Ralph Windeatt, Head of Commercial Contact: [email protected] ABP Barry Atlantic way Office, Port Barry CF63 3US 0870 609 6699 Tel: www.abports.co.uk Website: Manager - Logistics and John Phillips, Commercial Contact: [email protected]
10 // WELSH PORTS GROUP project cargoes, general cargo, andcruise Types oftraffic handled: bulkliquids,ro-ro, fish,drybulks, • AndyJones,DeputyChiefExecutive [email protected] • Alec Don,ChiefExecutive [email protected] Contact: Website: www.mhpa.co.uk Tel: 01646696100 SA73 3EP Pembrokeshire Milford Haven Gorsewood Drive Port ofMilford Haven Types oftraffic handled: leisure, fish [email protected] Contact: JohnOwen, SeniorMaritimeOfficer - Website: www.anglesey.gov.uk/leisure/maritime-services Tel: 01248752320 Beaumaris PierandMenaiBridge Principal Harbours: Amlwch Harbour Anglesey, LL777TW Council Offices, Llangefni Isle ofAnglesey CountyCouncilMaritimeServices Types oftraffic handled: ro-ro, general cargo, bulk,andcruise [email protected] Contact: Captain WynParry, ShipandPort Manager- Websites: www.holyheadport.co.uk /www.stenaline.com Tel: 01407606660 LL65 1DQ Anglesey Holyhead Stena House,Station Approach Holyhead Port –Stena LinePorts Ltd Types oftraffic handled: ro-ro [email protected] Contact: IanDavies,Route Manager- Website: www.fishguardport.com Tel: 01348404425 SA64 0BU Pembrokeshire Goodwick Port ofFishguard -Stena LinePorts Ltd recyclable waste, importofanimalfeed, salt,re-bar andsand. Types oftraffic handled: export ofsteel coils, scrap materials, Email: [email protected] • RWHemming,HarbourMaster • RMinty,Manager • GT Pullen, Chairman Contacts: Website: www.npt.gov.uk Tel: 01639633486 West Glamorgan, SA113LN Woodfield House,Castle Walk, Neath Neath Port Authority cargoes –offshore windfarm service bases. Types oftraffic handled: general cargo, bulks,ro-ro, project [email protected] • WilliamCalderbank,Port Manager- [email protected] • Captain Roy Hyde-Linaker, HarbourMaster - [email protected] • JimO’Toole, ManagingDirector - Contact: Website: www.portofmostyn.co.uk Tel: 01745560335 Coast Road,Holywell, Flintshire, CH89HE The Port ofMostyn Limited leisure, fishingand commercial pleasure boats. Types oftraffic handled: Email: [email protected] • MrESangster –Vice Chairman • MrPEvans –Chairman [email protected] • MrMDavies,ChiefExecutive Officer - Contact: Website: www.saundersfootharbour.co.uk Tel: 01834812094 SA69 9HE Pembrokeshire Saundersfoot The Harbour Saundersfoot HarbourCommissioners Port ofNewport. Types oftraffic handled: conservancy services for the Email: [email protected] • JillLloyd, Clerk to theCommission • ColinCrick,Chairman Contact: Website: www.newportharbourcommissioners.org.uk Tel: 01633265323 NP20 4SF Newport, Wales 24 BridgeStreet Newport HarbourCommissioners
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ENGINES FOR GROWTH // 11 PRODUCED WITH THE HELP OF THE PORTS DEVELOPMENT FUND