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UK Ports: Delivering a Global Future ISSUE NO.9: SPRING 2019 08–09 14 –17 18–19 22–23 The Danish connection: ABP sponsors Women in The future of wind Port of Tallinn goes keeping Britain trading Journalism parliamentary reception propulsion technology smart and green 04–07 UK ports: delivering a global future Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt. Hon Dr. Liam Fox MP Insight from Britain’s Leading Port Operator 2 REPORT – SPRING 2019 REPORT – SPRING 2019 3 In this issue Welcome to the Spring 2019 edition of Report magazine. 04–07 08–09 14 –17 18 –19 20– 21 This year’s first issue opens with an article UK ports: delivering The Danish connection: ABP sponsors The future of wind Port of Rotterdam: training by Secretary of State for International Trade, a global future keeping Britain trading Women in Journalism propulsion technology a workforce fit for the Dr Liam Fox MP, who discusses the vital role UK ports continue to play in our national life, parliamentary reception Fourth Industrial Revolution underpinning our current and future prosperity. Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt. Hon HR expert and researcher at the Port of The vital importance of ports is also Dr. Liam Fox MP discusses the vital role ports Trade advisor at the Danish Embassy in the UK, Secretary of International Windship Association Rotterdam, Renee Rotmans, discusses ways in reaffirmed by Danish Embassy Trade Advisor, continue to play in our national identity as Jes Lauritzen, traces the history of the UK and ‘Meet the Women of Westminster’ (IWSA), Gavin Allwright, looks at the latest which the port is focusing on upskilling in order Jes Lauritzen, who shares why ABP’s Ports a great maritime nation. Denmark’s strong economic ties. reception in parliament. developments in wind propulsion technology. to help its workforce embrace opportunities. on the Humber are particularly well-suited for commercial links between the two countries. Other voices from Europe discuss the importance of skills, with experts from the ports of Rotterdam and Tallinn sharing their strategies on future-proofing their workforces. Interviews with leaders at the helm of two of our biggest customers at the Port of Southampton, the UK’s number one cruise and automotive port, are also featured. MSC Cruises’ Antonio Paradiso talks about the maiden call of their brand-new $1bn luxury cruise ship, MSC Bellissima, at the port in March, and WW Solutions' Michael Rye reveals the 10 –11 12–13 22–23 latest initiatives WWL are using to drive continuous improvement in port safety. Simply Bellissima… Focus on safety: Wallenius Port of Tallinn goes We’re delighted to showcase the ABP- Wilhelmsen in Southampton smart and green sponsored Women in Journalism parliamentary Antonio Paradiso, Managing Director for reception, which brought together leaders from MSC Cruises in the UK and Ireland, is positively Michael Rye, Vice President Terminals Valdo Kalm, Chairman of the Management Board the world of politics, journalism and maritime bubbling with excitement as he talks about the and Stevedore (EMEA) Wallenius Wilhelmsen, of Port of Tallinn, looks at how digital innovations christening ceremony for MSC Bellissima. explains why safety is key. help combine sustainability with efficiency. to celebrate gender equality. A further theme in this issue is advancement in maritime technology, with a piece by Also in this issue the Secretary of the International Windship Association, Gavin Allwright, focusing on wind This interest“ in wind propulsion technology, while ABB’s Philip News Wrap Lawson addresses the question of what the propulsion is driven by the 24–27 Fourth Industrial Revolution could mean to the potential fuel savings. Retrofit — maritime industry. In the loop options could deliver 5-20% 28–29 fuel savings, whilst optimised — new builds promise savings A day in the life… 30–31 Associated British Ports is committed to the environment. of 30% and above. If you would like to share your — perspective on the future View from the bridge of trade and the maritime 32–34 David Leighton industry, please get in touch at waterless alcohol and carbon renewable recycled VOC free ” Group Head of Corporate Affairs LED substitute free neutral energy FSC® stock inks [email protected] Associated British Ports 4 REPORT – SPRING 2019 UK PORTS: DELIVERING A GLOBAL FUTURE 5 UK ports: delivering a global future Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt. Hon Dr. Liam Fox MP discusses the vital role ports continue to play in our national identity as a great maritime nation, especially in the coming months. Ports play a vital role in our national identity The ports industry directly supports more “ Around 95% of all our as a great maritime nation and, in the than 100,000 livelihoods, but this number months ahead, they will be even more increases significantly when supply chains trade in goods travels important in reaffirming that status. are considered. The Port of Southampton, by sea, including half of the for example, supports over 46,000 Around 95% of all our trade in goods jobs across Britain, well beyond its own food that we consume and travels by sea, including half of the food geographical neighbourhood. that we consume and a quarter a quarter of our energy.” of our energy. As trade flows increase, high-quality jobs will be created, and the benefits will be So the significance of ports to our felt throughout the wider UK economy. national wellbeing as well as our future So whilst the communities where goods trading success is clear. That’s why the are loaded and unloaded are set to benefit Department for International Trade is directly from increased maritime trade, delighted to support the UK Ports for businesses and communities across International Trade campaign group. the whole of the country will also get a The campaign group is led by port significant boost, including those that are companies, maritime trade associations nowhere near the coastline. and logistics and engineering businesses. The political think tank Open Europe has It demonstrates how the UK's ports can predicted that £41bn worth of trade with help Britain seize on new opportunities as potential trade partners will come from we set up our independent trade policy for outside of Europe by 2030 – and it truly is the first time in more than 40 years. all to play for. Our coastal powerhouses sit This will be particularly true of maritime in a unique position to tap into global trade communities across the country, from the growth, as well as becoming centres of Clyde to the Severn, and from the Humber maritime innovation and manufacturing. to the Foyle, who can expect to be At Tilbury Port, I saw Land Rovers and some of those to gain most from Jaguars ready to be shipped to West international trade. Africa and South America. Our ports are Last year, I visited Tilbury Port in Essex and vital in realising the wide benefits of trade, saw first-hand the indisputable impact that providing an effective way of growing the port has on the local area. Tilbury’s economies and building our trading £1bn investment programme is set to partners of the future. There are mutual increase the port’s employment threefold. benefits, which is why the UK Government As a result, by the end of the programme, continues to work in developing countries one in five of those employed in the local to support critical trade skills and trade area of Thurrock will work in the port. infrastructure like ports and roads. 6 REPORT – SPRING 2019 UK PORTS: DELIVERING A GLOBAL FUTURE 7 UK ports: delivering a global future (continued) Many of the new campaign group’s key New deals freeing up trade will make “It will be your dedication members, such as Associated British Ports it easier for companies like Liverpool- and hard work which (ABP), are already doing a fantastic job in based Clarke Energy, who produce making the case for free and fair trade. So power generators, to ship their will be at the heart I am calling on all of you, the backbone of products worldwide. our country’s trade with the world, to join of our mission to deliver Their generators are used across a variety ABP in banging the drum for free trade. prosperity and jobs for of sectors, including powering the world’s The UK Ports for International Trade third largest mosque and keeping hospitals the whole country.” campaign provides a platform for all and universities around the world running. those involved in the maritime industry to Exports already account for approximately champion free trade and it will be crucial in two thirds of its £340m turnover, and a meeting our high ambitions as an outward- number of the Trans Pacific Partnership looking, free-trading nation. The support countries prioritised for a deal with of the industry in making this case clear to the UK, such as Australia, New Zealand the public is essential. and Singapore, are key markets for Make the case for international trade in real the company. terms – how it benefits your businesses, The company has won a Queen's Award communities and makes a real difference for International Trade and their products to people’s lives. pass through the Port of Liverpool on the way to customers around the world. Reductions in tariffs that will come with new agreements could mean lower production costs, better access to markets abroad and increased exports, which in turn could mean more jobs back home. So spread the word of how your sector is bringing growth and jobs to every community across the UK – and providing the products, services and consumer choices that make us a prosperous nation.
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