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 It’s time to... TURBO--CHARGE TRADE Insight from Britain’s Leading Port Operator 2 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 REPORT – AUTUMN 2019 3 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.