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INVESTING IN GROWTH FOCUS ON OFFSHORE TIDAL WAVE OF TALENT DECADE OF DELIVERY £2M GROVEPORT INVESTMENT TO THE RIVER TEES: HOME TO A APPRENTICES DRIVING INNOVATION TEN YEARS OF TRANSFORMING SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH AND WORLD-CLASS CLUSTER OF FIRMS AND BRINGING NEW SKILLS TO OUR UK SUPPLY CHAINS THROUGH PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT DELIVERING KEY PROJECTS IN THE BUSINESS PORTCENTRIC LOGISTICS OFFSHORE INDUSTRY

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02 12 Visiting vessels @PDPorts Groveport terminal yesterday. It was a beautiful NEWS IN BRIEF SHIPPING AND afternoon for ship visiting and seeing INSPECTION TEAM PROVE he last twelve months Steel traders, All Steels Trading signed seafarers #portchaplaincy FIRST CHOICE FOR OIL has seen significant a new five-year contract to handle and SPECIALISTS change across our store the Company’s UK steel imports 03 UKMPG T business as we strive to at Groveport and scrap metal business, @UKMajorPorts NEWS ROUND UP make PD Ports stronger Mettalis, has signed a 10-year contract 13 and more progressive than ever before, to support its growth in scrap metal Thanks to the team @PDPorts in what continues to be an incredibly imports. Turn to pages 11 and 16 for for a great visit and Free Ports discussion today. Vibrant port, great TIDAL WAVE OF TALENT competitive environment, particularly more details. 05 safety performance, acting as a in the logistics and transport sector. catalyst for investment and growth Further south in Felixstowe we have INVESTING IN GROWTH in their region. #growth #trade As we enter the second quarter of the seen our portcentric logistics offer grow #portsmatter 15 year, I am optimistic about the future from strength-to-strength. Over the of our business. At Teesport we are last decade portcentric logistics and QUAY TO TEESPORT seeing tremendous changes to the the team that leads on this area of our Suella Fernandes MP 07 GROWTH @SuellaFernandes landscape through the realisation of business has driven transformational TEESPORT – THE ‘FREE inward investment projects such as the change not just for PD Ports but for Great to be in Teesport today with PORT’ OPPORTUNITY MGT biomass power station, our customers, which include some @DavidDavisMP & @DExEUgov 17 which has also led to the relocation of of the UK’s leading brands. This meeting @BenHouchen @ L-R Kirsten Donkin - Head of PR, Marketing and Communications, SimonClarkeMP & @PDPorts to talk the Harbour Master’s Office further continues to be a very competitive and Andrew Stogdale - Manager at Inspire2Learn, Lucy Kendall - CEO of about the implementation period DECADE OF DELIVERY up river, alongside Teesside’s iconic highly demanding environment but 09 COCO and Sue Jeffrey - Leader of and Cleveland Council. as the platform for Britain’s ability Transporter Bridge. More details on one in which the skills and expertise to grasp the new opportunities that FOCUS ON OFFSHORE this can be found on page 4. of our people are the very best in Brexit brings for trade, jobs and 18 the market place. More details in our prosperity. Our own growth and investment plans special portcentric logistics feature on PRESS FOR “When looking to promote career International Trade’s North East at Teesport continue at pace. We have page 17. opportunities to attract and retain summit. The event aimed to provide COMMUNITY Ben Houchen recently completed a £50M quay PROGRESS future talent we should be focussing support and advice to regional 11 COLLABORATION @BenHouchen redevelopment project, which provides on equality rather than positive exporters wanting to export goods and PD PORTS WELCOMES some of the deepest water berths in discrimination. What we do need, services to overseas markets as well as Fantastic meeting with PD Ports’ Head of PR, Marketing and METTALIS TO GROVEPORT the UK and our efforts to bring the particularly in the ports and logistics those looking to grow existing export @hightidetees this morning. Communications, Kirsten Donkin, Launched by @PDPorts, they’re 19 LNG facility into use on the river front Frans Calje industry, is a greater proportion activity. recently took part in a panel debate bridging the gap between industry continue to make positive progress. CEO, PD Ports of visible female role models and IN YOUR SHOES led by Teesside University in support Over 50 delegates attended the event, and our schools to provide proper mentors so that more young women career insights. Helped 6,000+ kids In January, Secretary of State for of International Women’s Day and the are aware of the opportunities open to held at Newcastle City Hall, where so far! Exiting the EU, the Rt Hon David Davis, national #pressforprogress campaign. them, helping to broaden their career Trevor talked about some of the issues delivered a landmark Brexit speech The panel, chaired by The Bridge aspirations.” and opportunities in accessing new from Teesport. Broadcasting live Club’s Caroline Theobald, looked at markets. Philip Cooper @PhilSubsea nationally and internationally through how individuals, businesses and media the BBC and Sky News, the speech can collectively help raise the profile SUPPORTING THE @HeeremaHFG Fabrication yard, talked about the potential opportunities and influence of women in the Tees GROWTH OF pipe mills with coating, spoolbase, for trade after we exit the EU, choosing Valley region. Speaking during the @ConnectwithJDR umbilicals, @PDPorts port and terrific to focus on the much talked about panel session, Kirsten highlighted the EMERGING NORTH workforce. Hartlepool has it all. ‘Free Port’ status which is gathering a importance of equality stating, “This EAST EXPORTERS great deal of interest in the business whole agenda has to be about having Follow us on Twitter and political arena. You can read more a fair and balanced representation of @pdports about this on pages 7 and 8. both men and women. In March, business development manager, Trevor Jackson took centre At Groveport, on the river Trent, we stage at the Institute of Export and have seen some significant business IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH ABOUT ANY OF THE STORIES wins in recent months that reaffirm the FEATURED IN WAVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE Port’s position as one of the largest and PR & COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT. most respected steel stockholders in DID YOU KNOW? A: PD Ports, 17-27 Queen’s Square, , TS2 1AH the UK. T: +44 (0)1642 877356 E: [email protected] ? Companies in the Northern Powerhouse account for 18% of the UK GDP, exporting £58.1bn worth of goods in the year to September 2017. 3 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 4

PD PORTS PRAISES END OF AN ERA FOR TWO OF TEESPORT’S MOST NORTHERN EXPORTING NEWS ROUND UP IMPORTANT TEAMS GREATS FOR A SECOND YEAR

On 22nd February, PD Ports hosted the second Northern Powerhouse Export Awards in association with BQ Magazine and HSBC Commercial Banking in the historic Leeds Town Hall. More than 350 guests turned out to recognise and celebrate exporting excellence as well as encourage others across the North to increase their exporting potential.

International markets offer huge opportunities for UK businesses and these awards are a shining example of the North’s and indeed the UK’s world-class exporters.

As focus continues nationally on increasing trade and investment to strengthen the UK economy, the North continues to set the pace, accounting for 19% of total goods exported. Home to more than 15 million people and over one million private sector businesses, the North’s economy is worth in excess of £300 billion, boasting significant strengths in sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy and digital.

We believe that exporting is pivotal to the future success of the northern economy and we must continue to support and encourage those businesses, both large and small, which expand our global trade links and lead the way to economic vibrancy in support of the Northern Powerhouse agenda.

Often deemed as the best seats in the house, Construction of the new power plant has meant Among other exceptional category winners on the Teesport Harbour Office has enjoyed uninterrupted the necessary relocation of the Harbour Master night, Manchester-headquartered EDM Ltd was views of the river Tees since the 1970s. As the and his team along with the Harbour Police Force crowned Exporter of the Year. Having won the Large nerve centre of the river Tees’ operations, vessels to premises outside of the gated port estate. Exporter of the Year earlier in the night, EDM Ltd was carrying a variety of commodities from all around commended for its entrepreneurial and innovative The Harbour Police moved across to their new CONTAINERSHIPS RECOGNISES TEESPORT AS TOP TERMINAL the world do so under the watchful eye of the approach to exporting. Harbour Master and his team. offices in Eustace House, on the Teesport estate, in November 2017. This building has been recently Frans Calje, CEO at PD Ports, commented: "If For over 40 years, the Port’s protectors, our vital renovated to provide much needed office space there is one thing that never really ceases to Harbour Police Force, has shared these riverside as well as a multi-use training suite. Officially Teesport has been awarded Terminal Operator of opportunities and our €200m investment for an LNG increased efficiencies and services levels, productivity amaze me, it’s the unrivalled and unprecedented the Year by Finnish shipping and logistics group, door to door supply chain to make us the most eco- and investment. facilities, providing a base for 15 officers. opened by Cleveland Police’s former Chief success stories across the North of the UK. Containerships. friendly transport solution provider continues to move Constable, Iain Spittal, the new offices boast a The Port’s progressive growth strategy has resulted forward. “More than £1billion of investment has been attracted bright and inviting space for the force with an “Having sat on the judging panel, you see all of This is only the third time they have recognised and secured both by PD Ports and third parties over in a dramatic change to the landscape in recent open work area, canteen, and change and rest these incredible businesses flying by, like EDM, Pecan a terminal and Teesport follows on from awards “Last year saw the installation of Teesport’s third the last 10 years to underpin growth and development. years due to a series of key investment projects. facilities. Deluxe Candy, Brandon Medical, these people, they to St.Petersburg and Klaipeda in 2016 and 2017 ship-to-shore crane which was perfect timing as this As part of this investment, PD Ports upgraded find a niche in their own market, they explore it and One of the most notable investments is the MGT respectively. Containerships and PD Ports have been coincided with the implementation of our new nine- the port capacity with a new ship-to-shore crane, More recently, the Harbour Master and his work very hard to make it successful. Teesside renewable energy plant currently under working together for more than 40 years and this vessel sailing schedule which makes our presence at co-financed by the European Union's Connecting team have relocated up river, close to the construction on the port estate. As a major piece latest award recognises the Company’s commitment Teesport a rewarding one for both Containerships Europe Facility, that offers customers faster and more iconic Transporter Bridge, in a newly acquired "We don't hear about it often, they don’t shout about of UK infrastructure, this project brings a number to service levels and productivity at Teesport. and PD Ports.” efficient operations. building. Fitted out to suit the team’s specialist it, they don't scream from the rooftops about what of significant opportunities for PD Ports and requirements, the new space offers a large area they're doing and just look at how successful they are. Pictured front right, Michael Povey, Vessel Operations Frans Calje, PD Ports’ CEO pictured front left, “We see Containerships as a valued customer and the wider region but it has led to a number of for the operational team, offices for the Harbour They’re market leaders in their own sector. There are Manager for Containerships in the North East, states welcomed the award from Containerships. they have faith in Teesport and our commitment to be inevitable changes to ensure the safe and efficient Master and his Deputy, as well as a new kitchen so many winners out there who excel in their area but the high service levels at Teesport played a significant “Being recognised by one of your customers is always a reliable and productive partner for them.” running of operations both at the Port and the and meeting room. Although this historic move don’t highlight their great achievements. part in the award. an honour and especially when it comes from one renewable energy plant. marks the end of an era, the new high quality that we have maintained a special working relationship PD Ports is only the third terminal operator to receive facilities, equipped with the latest technology will I'd like to say a huge well done to all of our winners “In 2017, our volume throughput increased by 10% for more than 40 years. It is testament to our team this award in competition with 10 other ports visited enable the team to manage the safe navigation of and all of those shortlisted on the night, especially and this was supported by improved service levels and their commitment to Teesport that the award by Containerships. the river Tees for many years to come. the overall winners EDM. The event has really from Teesport. Continued investment over the last takes into account the volume growth at the Port, our helped showcase just how powerful the Northern seven years at the Port has provided significant growth Powerhouse is.” 5 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 6

diverse range of apprenticeship programmes than previously available. This has resulted in a marked increase in the number of young people joining the team at Groveport as an apprentice.

Most recently we welcomed apprentice Charlotte Hindley to the team. Charlotte, 17 and from Messingham, Lincolnshire, is now six months into her Level 2 Apprenticeship in Business Administration. Charlotte joined the business through an apprenticeship programme as she wanted to gain ‘hands on’ experience, learning in a live work environment rather than a classroom.

Former apprentice, Trudi Billington, joined the business in 2014 in the accounts department working on a voluntary basis. Trudi, now employed as Allocations Coordinator for Humber Operations, was identified as a rising star in the business and was offered a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. Having successfully completed her apprenticeship, Trudi is now enrolled in a Leadership and Management Degree studying local at North L-R Trudi Billington - Allocations Coordinator and Lindsey College, Scunthorpe. Charlotte Hindley - Business Administration Apprentice

INVESTING IN GROWTH Traditionally recruitment in the industry was less of an issue as it was more common place for people to come into the business through family links, a familiar LOCATED ACROSS 190 ACRES OF LAND ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER story for Groveport Shift Manager, Phil Wood. TRENT, GROVEPORT HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PD PORTS Phil joined the business in 1999 following in the footsteps of his Dad, Martin Wood, who has worked PORTFOLIO SINCE 2015. at Groveport for over 24 years as a lorry driver.

he port has sea access via the Humber to enable our people to provide the highest possible to the future success and resilience of our business Phil started his career at Groveport as a stevedore, a Estuary and is situated just three miles service to customers all underpinned by our number Group-wide. position he held for six years before progressing to a from the main UK motorway network. one priority, Health and Safety. new role at the steel weighbridge where he remained T With eight operational berths, its A number of rising stars and potential future leaders for 11 years. During that time Phil studied part time own transport fleet and more than This investment has seen redevelopment works are emerging from the team at Groveport, making and in 2008, graduated with a 2:1 BA (Hons) degree 450,000 sq. m. of covered warehousing and surfaced across the existing steel yard and storage areas as real progress not just in terms of their own personal in History. open storage space, services available at Groveport well as further improvements to Groveport’s quayside development but the value they add to the business. cover everything from ships agency to stevedoring, facilities and extensive renovation of amenity areas In 2016 he became Groveport’s Site Foreman and warehousing to transport. for operational staff. Recruitment continues to prove a big challenge for the recently enjoyed further promotion to Shift Manager. shipping and logistics industry generally. Enthusing Specialising in steel, bulks and timber, operations Whilst not without its challenges, we have seen some young people, most notably, young females to pursue Russ McCallion, PD Ports’ HR Director, said: at Groveport are supported by a team of 80 people significant new business wins at Groveport in the last a career in maritime-related roles is a real issue. As “We have some great people in our business. ensuring the port runs smoothly for customers seven six months with long-term commitments; reflecting part of the Company’s corporate social responsibility We always have been, and will continue to be days a week. the trust and confidence our customers have in the framework, PD Ports is actively involved in tackling dedicated to creating learning opportunities that service provision, skills and expertise they receive these issues through a number of membership boost skills across the organisation both personally Over the last two and a half years more than £2M when working in partnership with PD Ports. organisations, charities and education facilities. and professionally. It’s pleasing to see so many people has been invested at the site to further enhance the entering the business through different routes, all At the core of Groveport’s success is the people who Dedicated to providing young people with high quality benefitting from the same opportunities available to operating platform in support of business growth and Groveport Shift Manager, Phil Wood make it all happen. People development remains key career opportunities, PD Ports now offers a more them to progress their careers at PD Ports.” 7 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 8

“Free Port status at Teesport would act as a catalyst to remove trade barriers and enable industry to thrive; creating employment and capitalising on the readily TEESPORT – THE ‘FREE available skills the region is globally renowned for.” Ports are a vital strategic asset for the UK and currently account for around 96% of trade volume and 75% of trade value. Withdrawal from the EU provides an PORT’ OPPORTUNITY opportunity for Britain to establish a ‘Free Port’, as such an initiative, under withdrawal, could not be challenged by other EU member states, as is the case under the existing rules of EU membership.

Teesside’s industrial heritage is steeped in the very skills and competencies that would complement any new manufacturing facilities attracted to the region through inward investment. Teesport itself has the capacity to accommodate growth derived from its current available land bank and river frontage whilst also being the gateway to 4,500 acres of brownfield industrial land that was largely dominated by the former SSI steelworks.

The combined geography and physical infrastructure, river, port and land bank, linked to skills and competence in the region represents a unique opportunity for the UK to ‘pilot’ Teesport as a ‘Free Por t’.

WHAT IS A FREEPORT?

A Freeport is a geographically “FREE PORT STATUS FOR THE WILL BE determined zone where goods can be TRANSFORMATIONAL FOR LOCAL PEOPLE. NOT ONLY imported, manufactured and re-exported WOULD WE BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL MAGNET FOR without incurring domestic customs duties or taxes. BUSINESSES WANTING TO SET UP HERE, IT’LL ALSO MEAN MORE JOBS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE.”

Ben Houchen,

“WITH ITS INDUSTRIAL AND MARITIME HERITAGE AND SKILLED “FREE PORT STATUS FOR WORKFORCE, TEESSIDE IS IDEALLY PLACED TO LEAD A FREE PORTS TEESSIDE COULD MAKE THE ith a level of confidence at a high from the EU. Citing the region as the UK’s exporting Mr Davis went on to say that any transition period in Teesside, a plethora of projects Capital, he went on to talk about the potential would and should not preclude the UK from signing REVOLUTION IN BRITAIN. THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GREAT NORTH AREA THE GATEWAY OF THE either in progress or coming over the opportunities a post-Brexit Britain may present independent trade agreements entering force post- FREE PORT AT TEESPORT WILL FOCUS INVESTMENT AND JOBS WHERE NORTH, REBALANCING THE W horizon and a new Mayor in post, it including the opportunity to establish Free Port status, implementation. THEY ARE MOST NEEDED. THERE IS A STRONG ECONOMIC CASE FOR ECONOMY AND MAKING THE comes as no surprise that the region setting out a positive vision for future trade and A FREE PORTS PILOT ON TEESSIDE AND WE HAVE THE POLITICAL WILL. REGION’S MANUFACTURING has made the headlines on a national platform more investment when markets become more globalised. PD Ports’ COO, Jerry Hopkinson, and member than once in recent months. of the Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnership, THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MUST NOT BE MISSED.” BASE MORE COMPETITIVE.” Mr Davis set out his plan for a timed implementation said: “The Minister's speech at Teesport is a welcomed Teesport has been a focal point for much of the period, following the UK’s exit from the EU, providing step forward in understanding the potential David Harrison, Policy North President and North Tech Entrepreneur Anna Turley, Redcar MP region’s national interest. Back in 2017 we welcomed certainty and clarity to businesses. opportunities for international trade that Brexit might Prime Minster, Theresa May, to discuss some of the deliver. key national infrastructure projects taking place at the Addressing the specific opportunities for Teesport and Port and most recently was the turn of Brexit secretary, the region, Mr Davis assured the people of the Tees “What is important in the coming months is ensuring the Rt Hon David Davis during his visit to the region Valley that the implementation period would continue we have the best possible conditions in which we led by Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen. to make the area successful. He said the “prize” of can attract further inward investment and create a the best possible access to the EU, while opening up platform for growth and help to develop long-term DID YOU KNOW? Using Teesport as a base to deliver his landmark greater access to the rest of the market, would be sustainable industries for the Tees Valley and the local ? Groveport handles over 60% of the UK’s steel section imports, leading the way in the handling and speech formally setting out the UK’s aims for the enormous for Teesport above all else. and regional economy. distribution of this cargo type for over 40 years. transition period following the withdrawal of the UK 9 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 10

To support construction and delivery of offshore The large land bank at Hartlepool allowed for the projects, the port facilities in the Tees Valley build-up and installation of over 500,000 tonnes can provide deep-water and land availability. of concrete coated pipes as well as major pipe- PD Ports’ facility in Hartlepool has over 80 acres spooling projects involving the pre-assembly of an of development and project land and was used 800m long pipe for underwater connections. for the installation, operations and maintenance of the Teesside Offshore Wind Farm. The port At Teesport, the Port boasts a heavy-duty quay inlet has a rock blanket, which has supported the with a dredged depth of 14.5m L.A.T which saw mobilisations of jack-up vessels for MPI Offshore, one of the largest wind turbine installation vessels, Fred Olsen Wind, GeoSea and Swire Pacific. Pacific Orca, berth to ready the vessel for offshore operations. These facilities and our vast experience enables PD Ports to support major renewable energy projects.

With the need for renewable energy continuing to increase, it is vital that developers choose the right facilities and suppliers to deliver successful wind farm installations. The Tees Valley has a proven track record within the industry and is the ideal choice for future offshore energy projects.

Teesport and Hartlepool offer a wealth of manufacturers for all FOCUS ON OFFSHORE aspects of construction including: JDR Cables, a world-class provider of subsea technologies and services

Heerema, offshore fabrication eesside has always been at the and reduce the reliance on other energy sources. These include Able Seaton Port becoming its logistics specialists forefront of industry for oil and gas, The offshore wind industry already supplies over 5% hub with components being fed from both EEW building on this expertise it is now of Britain’s power and there is a pipeline of growth OSB and Wilton Group, showing a massive strength EEW OSB, manufacturer of offshore T a powerhouse of activity within the to ensure it meets its aim. in quality facilities and manufacturing expertise for wind foundations offshore sector. Companies along the Tees Valley. the river Tees have established and diversified to There are a number of major offshore wind projects Wilton Group, a multi-discipline support the increased need to produce renewable being undertaken on the East coast of the UK, The region boasts a cluster of world-class companies engineering services provider energy. including the world’s largest existing offshore wind with the necessary skills, expertise and experience in specialising in the the onshore and farm Hornsea 1. For this project, the developers this sector. offshore energy industry Within the UK, the government has set the target of have enlisted a collection of suppliers from across increasing our use of renewable energy to 15% by the UK to help complete its installation. the year 2020, to comply with European legislation, 11 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 12

SHIPPING AND INSPECTION TEAM PROVE FIRST CHOICE FOR OIL SPECIALISTS

PD Ports has been awarded a four-year contract to a dedicated onsite facility including a comprehensive “Safeguarding the value of our customers’ cargo is of operate the import logistics and front-line quality quality control inspection. paramount importance to the shipping and inspection inspection for oil specialists, Kerfoot, at their port services we provide and through our highly qualified facility in Goole. Sandy McKinlay, Humber Regional Manager/ and experienced team we can ensure all necessary UK Inspection Services Manager at PD Ports, quality standards required by The Kerfoot Group are Through our Humber-based shipping and inspection commented: “We’re delighted that Kerfoot, part of the achieved.” team, PD Ports will provide the stevedoring and tank Avril Group, has chosen PD Ports as its preferred management for a selection of imported high quality supplier to inspect and handle the Company’s high Steve Savage, Group Operations Director at oils to be used in the food, technical and personal quality oil products at Goole. Kerfoot added: “It is of critical importance that care industries. PD Ports has extensive specialist our imported products are handled with absolute experience dealing with niche products including “This new contract further highlights the pride we take precision and care. We awarded the contract to oils, cereals and grains, already operating similar UK in developing strong partnerships with our customers, PD Ports based on the team’s wide-ranging knowledge contracts. understanding their business and its requirements and expertise, providing us with the confidence and to ensure we provide solutions that deliver tangible trust we require in a supply chain partner. The high The service provided will ensure a seamless transition benefits and add value to their supply chains. standard of support and flexibility we have already of The Kerfoot Group’s oil products from the vessel to received has been invaluable.”

WE HANDLE APPROX. WE WORK WITH FOUR YEAR 50,000 TONNES THREE TYPES CONTRACT OF OILS PER YEAR OF VEGETABLE OILS PD PORTS 50,000 WELCOMES METTALIS TONNES TO GROVEPORT DRIVING FORWARD CAR TRADE FOR MAJOR EUROPEAN SHORT SEA CARRIER

PD Ports has been appointed as ships agent in the agency services, our outstanding health and safety ship owners, managers and operators. This is the PD Ports has signed a new long-term contract with one Geoff Lippitt, PD Ports’ Business Development and fully computerised 50 tonne weighbridges to Humber region for one of Europe’s major short sea standards and experienced staff. first time we have worked with KESS and we are of the UK’s leading recyclers of waste metals to provide Director, sees this new contract as a further facilitate collections and deliveries using its internal or carrier operators, “K” Line European Sea Highway delighted to be a part of this growing operation in stevedoring and storage services at Groveport. testament to the Company’s handling expertise. customer transport. Services (KESS). Frans Calje, PD Ports’ CEO sees this new contract the Humber region.” as a significant investment of faith in the Humber Mettalis has become the latest metals trading business “Our experience, skills and knowledge in the handling Jason Coleman, Mettalis Director, believes the The new contract, which started in September region and the Company’s ability to handle KESS’ Torsten Wendt, Managing Director of “K” Line to take advantage of PD Ports’ expertise and services of metals at Groveport has positioned the Port as one expertise PD Ports has in the metal sector was a 2017, includes the import and export of some of important transport business. European Sea Highway Services GmbH, said: in this industry sector. The Company exports scrap of the UK’s premier facilities for handling steel products strong attraction for his company to partner with them. the world’s most prestigious and well known car “With the nomination of PD Ports as KESS’ ships metals worldwide. of all kinds, including scrap metals. “Despite the decline in new car sales in the UK “Our business is in recycling scrap metal and this brands via Immingham and Grimsby connecting to agent we are taking further steps to improve our in 2017 there has been an increase in imports of With easy access to Groveport thanks to the Port’s fast “The length of the contract with Mettalis shows real is becoming an increasingly important part of our the German ports of Emden and Cuxhaven. Exports service and it underlines the importance for our more than 35% and this new contract offers KESS connections to the UK’s motorway network just three intent on both our parts to support the growth in business growth. Our need is to move our product will be destined for various European countries as business in the Humber region. Together with our access to our services on the Humber that will miles away, Mettalis has started transporting scrap demand for scrap metal exports.” safely, securely and without delays to our recycling well as the Far East and United States. new partner we will provide the best service to our support this growth in a highly demanding and metals from across the UK into the East coast port customers and using Groveport makes real sense customers.” KESS cited the appointment of PD Ports as ships competitive market. Our ships agency business ready for export. Using a 1.2 acre site adjacent to the Mettalis is PD Ports’ second major signing in the when you consider the location, the stevedoring agent at the ports of Immingham and Grimsby is a 24 hour support service centred on three of quay it can take advantage of dedicated loading and past few months in the metals industry highlighting facilities and the skills and expertise PD Ports offers us. based on the highly regarded reputation of our the largest marine gateways in the country, the unloading services. Groveport’s strength within this sector. PD Ports has We are confident this long-term partnership will help business in the provision of high quality ships Thames, Humber and the Tees where we represent developed its operations at the Port and now has 14 us expand our business operations even further.” heavy lift quayside cranes up to 40 tonne lift capacity 13 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 14

TIDAL WAVE OF TALENT 25 ACTIVE APPRENTICES

rans Calje, PD Ports’ CEO recently Administrator within the container operations described seeing a “tidal wave of at Teesport. talent” emerging across the business; F young people bursting with great The apprenticeship scheme provided Ryan with the 52% skills, commitment and enthusiasm. opportunity to work in a number of departments at Together, this group of innovators and disruptors are the Port, gaining vital experience, creating valuable challenging the norm within our business, pushing contacts, learning about the business and how it the boundaries and helping to drive PD Ports’ future operates. Ryan has continued with his personal success. training and development and has just finished studying for his NEBOSH general certificate. 52% OF TEESPORT’S Throughout the business, at present, there are a total of 25 active apprentices in vocations such as ENGINEERING engineering, hydrographic surveying and business DEPARTMENT JOINED administration. At PD Ports, apprenticeships are AS AN APPRENTICE valued highly, seen as the lifeblood of business growth and an important element of succession planning for the future.

52% of our engineering team started their career with PD Ports as an apprentice, which is a very clear demonstration of the long-term commitment the business has to providing young people with high YEAR quality career opportunities. As well as maintaining a significant number of engineering apprentices, PD Ports has been building on its apprenticeship schemes and providing a number of opportunities for At Groveport, Charlotte Hindley joined the team a variety of career options throughout the business. in 2017 as a Business Administration apprentice. 17 Although apprenticeships were not seen as a popular In 2011, PD Ports established the first Dock Operations next step throughout her time in education, after a apprenticeship as a way to create a pipeline of talent for year of college, Charlotte decided she would prefer to future vacancies identified through forward planning. learn whilst working and looked into the programmes PROVIDING This inaugural programme welcomed applicants available. Now on a year-long apprenticeship with APPRENTICESHIPS FOR aged from 18-30, providing an opportunity for those PD Ports, Charlotte hopes to use the skills she is not usually in the typical apprenticeship age range to gaining to excel and progress in her role. 17 YEARS take on a new career path. Russ McCallion, PD Ports’ HR Director Ryan Humble started at PD Ports through this commented: “Skilled apprentices are vital scheme becoming a full time employee of the building blocks in a progressive, innovative and business in late 2013. Since then, there has been resilient business. We have some exceptionally a number of opportunities that have allowed talented individuals at PD Ports and we look forward Ryan to progress through the business to his to welcoming further apprentices support our future current role of Health, Safety and Environmental growth strategy.” 15 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 16

QUAY TO TEESPORT GROWTH

he final phase of Teesport’s general Alongside, the dredged depths are now 14.5m “The completion of the quay is another example of purpose quay reconstruction has L.A.T, which means Teesport has one of the deepest our commitment to the future, providing an important now completed. Officially taken over general cargo berths in the UK. addition to our wider plans at Teesport and its pivotal T from the contractors, McLaughlin role in driving government plans to rebalance trade and Harvey, in October last year, Jerry Hopkinson, COO at PD Ports, through the Northern Powerhouse. We are ensuring the full 778m length of quay is now available for commented: “Over the past ten years, we’ve that Teesport has the right infrastructure and bulk and project cargo operations. seen Teesport develop and now we’ve got some of equipment to encourage and support future growth the best port infrastructure in the UK. It’s important for PD Ports and our customers. An investment of £50million has seen the quay for us as a Company to keep investing in our assets demolished and rebuilt to provide a platform and our people to make sure we continue to grow “We are pleased to have secured funding through equipped for the future. The quay has been designed and offer our customers the best possible service. the Regional Growth Fund to help deliver this project to take the loads imposed from a wide variety of for which our application was supported by Tees handling equipment including some of the heaviest Valley Combined Authority.” cranes for handling offshore cargo.

FIVE-YEAR DEAL SIGNED WITH ONE OF THE UK’S LARGEST STEEL TRADERS AT GROVEPORT

One of the UK’s largest steel traders has just provides a comprehensive service for our steel signed a new five year deal with PD Ports at customers. With an additional 41,000 sq.m Groveport. of covered warehousing and a surfaced open storage area we can offer at total of 450,000 Steel trader, All Steels Trading, imports steel from sq.m space for handling and storage.” all over the world and sells to both stockholders and end users with the ability to deliver steel Laurence McDougall, Managing Director of products in the UK and Europe within 48 hours All Steels Trading believes the partnership with from the time of order; with Groveport an integral PD Ports works because of the unique working part of that supply chain. relationship.

Groveport is an important part of the PD Ports’ “PD Ports understands what we need to keep our operations in the UK and with steel products customers on track, it’s an invaluable partnership. being handled at this location for more than 40 We often have to respond quickly to fluctuations years. The relationship with All Steels Trading is in demand and knowing we can rely on PD Ports a long-term one based on trust and deliverable to handle, store and have our steel products logistics according to Geoff Lippitt, PD Ports’ available on demand adds real strength to our Business Development Director (pictured below). customer offer in terms of efficiency and value for money.” “We have a very experienced team handling steel products at Groveport and we are both delighted and proud to have further strengthened our long- standing relationship with All Steels Trading as UK port of choice for the next five years and beyond.

“We have vast experience in and knowledge of the markets steel traders operate in and our steel handling operations reflect the care and attention to detail we offer in this sector.

“As well as the excellent transport links for road deliveries into the UK network, a key benefit of using Groveport is that we have a 19,200 sq.m covered warehouse with direct quay access that 17 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 18

L-R Steve Holden - Contract Manager, Angela Simpson - Transport Operations Manager, Wayne Porter - Health, Safety and Facilities Manager, Mark Oakley - General Manager, Dave Flewitt - Contract Manager and Charlotte Cole - Admin Manager. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

RESPONSIBLE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT WITH OUR EMPLOYEES, STAKEHOLDERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES CONTINUES TO BE HIGH ON THE AGENDA AT PD PORTS TO SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF OUR BUSINESS.

hrough our Find it Fund it scheme, PD Ports’ £250 donation supported the show’s we’re supporting our employees and production and hire of equipment. their direct relatives with financial THE PURPOSE OF T support for sustainable projects they DECADE OF are involved with. HELPING TO REACH GOLD Established in 2005, the scheme has funded over 230 projects across the UK. Here are some inspiring The 2222 Brigg Squadron Air Cadets received stories to provide greater insight into how our people funding last year to support its Duke of Edinburgh DELIVERY are reaching out to their local communities. Supports our sense of duty to be socially programme. The Group, based in Lincolnshire, is responsible and ‘give back’ to local supported by the Royal Air Force, however, it has to communities where we operate. raise its own funding which led Officer in Charge, Graham Slater, Engineer at Groveport, to enter the Adds value to our business and drives FOR MORE THAN TEN YEARS, PD PORTS HAS HELPED SOME OF THE UK’S Find it Fund it scheme. positive change in society. Demonstrates and encourages a caring The Squadron’s calendar of events include taking part LEADING COMPANIES AND HOUSEHOLD BRANDS TRANSFORM THEIR and valued culture for employees, in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme across all customers and contractors. UK SUPPLY CHAINS, SAVING CUSTOMERS MILLIONS OF POUNDS EACH levels bronze, silver and gold, several times a year. Drives our ‘desirable employer’ agenda. YEAR AND LESSENING THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. Camping is an important part of working towards the award and the Squadron applied for funds to buy new ortcentric logistics became a core Having earned an unrivalled reputation in the industry port, transported to a national distribution centre and tents. part of PD Ports’ strategy more than for delivering transformational change, PD Ports’ held onsite before being called to a further regional 10 years ago as the Company sought portcentric logistics team, headed up by Director, Ian distribution centre or direct to store. This not only The donation will go towards purchasing two high P ways to diversify the business from Johnson, is in demand more than ever and remains a added complexity to the supply chain, it took longer quality two-person tents which will be used for the historical key markets and traditional key part of PD Ports future growth strategy. and resulted in unnecessary costs. next five years, supporting up to 18 young people commodities, namely steel, oil and chemicals. Ten annually. years ago there was also very little warehousing at Commenting on PD Ports’ portcentric logistics There are a number of challenges on the horizon for Teesport, starkly different to the highly sought after success, Ian said: “We are in a very competitive the logistics sector generally, the shortage of HGV 3M sq.ft. that exists today. market and the byword in what we do is ‘quality’. drivers, which will potentially spike post Brexit, a need By analysing and reviewing our customers’ supply to enthuse more young people into the industry and PRESERVING GROUNDS FOR Portcentric logistics is a real success story for PD Ports chain we help them to streamline their process, which in particular the need to be more visible as a diverse FUTURE GENERATIONS and its customer base, which includes the likes of significantly reduces costs. and inclusive sector. PD Ports is heavily engaged with Tesco, Asda, Hitachi, Barker and Stonehouse, as well the public and private sector in seeking to solve these as tea and coffee specialists, Taylors of Harrogate. “My ethos is if we do it right first time that means issues and forms a major part of the Company’s In September, Audrey Sheardown, Shipping Clerk a manager is not spending time discussing where corporate social responsibility strategy. based at Groveport, won £250 for her chosen activity. Further south, PD Ports’ portcentric logistics activity things have gone wrong but is looking at how we can THE SHOW WILL GO ON dominates the Company’s 500,000 sq.ft of covered drive improvements through on safety, efficiencies Beyond the skills piece, pressure remains to continuously As treasurer of Scotter War Memorial Playing Fields £76,500 CONTRIBUTED warehousing, the largest of its kind at the Port of and quality rather than dealing with customer non- seek efficiency improvements in the supply chain, Association, Audrey applied for the donation to Payroll Manager, Christine Parkes’ application was SINCE 2005 Felixstowe. The team at Felixstowe, managed by conformances.” cutting costs and reducing environmental impact. help continue to maintain areas for sport and active selected late 2016 to support a charity pantomime General Manager, Mark Oakley, oversees a number Over the last decade, Ian and his team have built an recreation which are used by the local community. of key contracts, which includes one of the world’s Importing goods into the UK, closest to their end unrivalled, industry-leading reputation in delivering production. Performed by the Elwick Academy of largest bicycle brands, Specialized and leading destination is the basis of the portcentric logistics portcentric logistics solutions for customers based Dance in Hartlepool, which Christine and her family With activities held throughout the year, this money supplier of gifts and interior accessories, Sifcon concept. Whilst this seems a logical approach, the on a consultative and relationship-led approach; are heavily involved with, the production was in aid will go towards equipment and coaches to run these International. traditional model of importing and distributing goods positioning PD Ports as the preferred supplier for of Cancer Research UK. All profits were donated to sessions. out to the UK network meant goods were received at a many leading UK and global brands. this cause. 19 WAVE EDITION 7 2018 IN YOUR SHOES

WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO GET TO KNOW OUR PEOPLE HERE AT PD PORTS; GAIN INSIGHT INTO WHAT THEIR DAY-TO-DAY ENTAILS AND WHAT MAKES THEM TICK OUTSIDE OF WORKING HOURS.

In the fifth of our Q&A WHAT ASPECT OF WHICH LIVING features, we find out what it’s YOUR ROLE DO YOU PERSON DO YOU really like to be in the shoes of LIKE BEST? ADMIRE THE MOST AND WHY? Brett Janes, Jetty Operator/ What I really like about my role is Superintendent. the sense of pride I get. For That would have to be my son. It’s example, when comparing the so lovely when he looks at you, discharged quantity of oil from smiles and puts his arms out for a TELL US ABOUT YOUR the ship to the tanks onshore, I cuddle. Watching him grow up is ROLE: feel a strong sense of the best feeling in the world. accomplishment if the figures are I am currently employed as a very close to each other. Jetty Operator/Superintendent. My role is to ensure that a variety WHAT WOULD YOUR of oils are safely loaded and SUPER POWER BE? unloaded to/from vessels, and HOW LONG HAVE that the quality of these oils is YOU BEEN WORKING It would have to be flying. I could checked thoroughly on behalf of AT PD PORTS? travel the world for free. our customer. The size of these shipments can vary from around I started at PD Ports, Erith in BRETT JANES 500 tonnes up to 10,000 tonnes November 2010 and then IF YOU COULD GO JETTY OPERATOR/ on some of the larger vessels. We followed in my father’s footsteps ensure that all the correct when I was transferred to Purfleet BACK IN TIME WHERE SUPERINTENDENT procedures are followed, with in March 2016. WOULD YOU GO? health and safety being our top priority at all times. I would like to go back to the time of the dinosaurs to see how HOW DO YOU SPEND different Earth was then. YOUR FREE TIME? WHAT ARE THE KEY CHALLENGES OF My son was born last August, so WHERE WOULD YOU YOUR ROLE? my free time is mainly spent playing with him. I also enjoy MOST LIKE TO BE There are a few challenging and jogging, but only during the NOW? tricky aspects within my role but warmer months! these come with the specialist On top of Mount Everest operation we carry out on a daily overlooking some beautiful basis. scenery.

DID YOU KNOW? ? The UK ports industry employs 101,000 people which is enough to fill Middlesbrough Football Club’s Riverside Stadium three times over.