British Ports Association Conference 2019 15 –18 October British Ports Association Conference 2019 Welcome Martin Lawlor Chairman, British Ports Association Welcome to Belfast and I am that fact whilst discussing the grand challenges, this week we I am delighted that you are very much looking forward numerous challenges that we will be hearing from industry joining us and wish you all the to my first conference as BPA all face: the environment and experts on a wide range of best for what promises to be a Chairman! We have an agenda climate change, improving timely and important matters busy and engaging week in the that is bursting at the seams safety, supporting a skilled from the latest economic and fantastic city of Belfast. with topical presentations and workforce, and of course the market trends to emerging panels. economy and the UK’s place in developments in safety and the world. sustainable development. Ports handle the overwhelming majority of UK trade and are the The political turbulence The BPA and I are all very foundation for the entire marine of the last few years has grateful to Belfast Harbour economy – from leisure and been unwelcome – creating for their hospitality and cruise to fishing and offshore uncertainty and delaying organisation. There is a energy. We are all proud to be investment. But a side effect considerable amount of work a part of a world-class industry – the silver lining – is that the that goes on to make these that invests hundreds of millions industry has been propelled events happen and we continue into infrastructure every year into the national spotlight. The to be impressed by dedication and employs 115,000 people all BPA is using this opportunity to and professionalism of those at no cost to the taxpayer. In fact highlight the successes of the behind the scenes. I would also research published this year by industry and ensure that the like to thank all of the speakers, the industry showed that ports voice of ports is heard across sponsors and exhibitors who help pay £5bn into the UK purse each Government – from Westminster provide their expertise and input year. and Whitehall to Holyrood, into a variety of engaging topics. Cardiff and here in Belfast. Please do make an effort to visit This success is no accident. There the whole exhibition and see the is a long-standing consensus We have been working closely many innovative and exciting in the UK that ports policy has with Government to ensure services on offer. delivered a diverse and thriving that the importance of this competitive industry, delivering sector is understood and that for customers and the national opportunities to support ports and local economies across the and their coastal communities UK. This week we will celebrate are not missed. Alongside these British Ports Association Conference 2019 Welcome cont’d Contents Dr. David Dobbin CBE 02 Day One: Tuesday 15th October Chairman, Belfast Harbour 03 Day Two: Wednesday 16th October Belfast Harbour and the wider As part of the conference we 07 Speakers: Day Two maritime community from across are looking forward to learning 14 Day Three: Thursday 17th October Northern Ireland are delighted from your experiences and that this year’s BPA Conference sharing our ‘2035 Vision’ to 18 Speakers: Day Three is, for the first time, being hosted be this region’s gateway for 26 Day Four: Friday 18th October in Belfast. trade, tradeable services and tourism and to create an Iconic 27 Partner Programme We can promise delegates waterfront for Belfast which is an 28 Sponsors a warm welcome to a city attractive and safe place to live, whose history and future is so work, visit and invest in. These 33 Exhibitors intrinsically tied to its Harbour are days of unprecedented 38 General info which is one of the UK’s largest challenge and potential, and deep water Trust Ports catering this year’s BPA Conference is a for all main cargo categories timely opportunity to debate and handling 70% of Northern how the port sector can continue Ireland’s seaborne trade. Our to be a key economic driver in 2,000-acre Harbour Estate is a the years ahead. key commercial hub and home to 760 businesses employing over 27,000 people in a wide range of activities including logistics, financial and IT services, tourism & leisure, aircraft & ship building and film making. Last year over 5 million people visited our port including 1.75 million ferry and cruise ship passengers. 1 British Ports Association Conference 2019 Tuesday Wednesday 15th October 16th October Day 1 2019 Day 2 2019 18:00 – 19:30 Welcome Drinks Reception and Pre-registration 08:30 Conference Registration, Exhibition and Refreshments at Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Harbour Office Titanic Belfast, Queen’s Road Sponsored by: TT Club 09:30 Conference Welcome Martin Lawlor, Chairman, British Ports Association & Chief Executive, TT Club is a mutual insurer in operation for over 50 years specialising Port of Blyth in port authorities, terminal operators, stevedores, freight forwarders, logistics operators and container owners and operators. Welcome from the Hosts Dr David Dobbin CBE, Chairman, Belfast Harbour TT Club continues to focus on its added value proposition which aims to not only offer the best insurance service available but additionally Session One place them as an integral part of the industries they serve. TT Club looks to achieve this by supporting its members with loss prevention 09:40 Policy and Economic Outlook materials & insights, bespoke training and seminars. A big part of this Chair: Martin Lawlor, Chairman, British Ports Association & work is engaging with industry bodies such as BPA, HSE, PSS, ICHCA Chief Executive, Port of Blyth and the IMO. • Manufacturing Outlook From cargo damage to pollution, from bodily injury to machine Seamus Nevin, Chief Economist, Make UK breakdowns, TT Club offers a wide range of specialist cover Club • Brexit, 3 years on including employer’s liability in the UK, as well as property, handling Nicole Sykes, Head of EU Negotiations, CBI equipment, carry equipment, associated business interruption. • Questions and Answers 10:40 Coffee Break and Exhibition A powerful decision-making platform for Port Managers, Catering Sponsored by: 3DEO Engineers and Operations At 3DEO we specialise in rapidly combining, visualising and extracting – Data visualisation and analytic solutions for smarter port meaning from multiple data sources to enable faster, strategic decision- operations. making and drive operational efficiency. – A powerful, multi layered, decision-making platform. – Diverse, geo located, data combined and visualised for situational awareness and operational efficiency. – Single platform and standardised view for multiple applications and data layers. 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We’re at your assets and operations. the conference, or you can scan the – Incrementally integrate and communicate with, not replace, QR code to visit our existing systems. website. – Conservancy, operations, asset management, asset tracking Andy MacPherson Colin Borland Nicole Cunningham and more CEO Head of Sales Business Development [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] +44 7944 620487 +44 7495 009099 2 3 British Ports Association Conference 2019 Wednesday 16th October Day 2 cont’d 2019 Session Two • Tim Reardon, Head of EU Exit & Company Secretary, Port of Dover • Shanker Singham, Prosperity UK & Competere Ltd Chair: Neil Glendinning, Chief Executive, Harwich Haven Authority 15:15 Coffee Break and Exhibition 11:10 Ports Policy Session Four • Ports and Transport Policy - Northern Ireland Katrina Godfrey, Permanent Secretary, Department 15:45 Navigational safety for Infrastructure Chair: Kevin Allen, Harbour Master, Belfast Harbour • Ports Policy – Scotland Chris Wilcock, Director of Aviation, Maritime, Freight and Canals, Vision and aims for the MCA in the coming 12 months Transport Scotland Brian Johnson, Chief Executive, Maritime & Coastguard Agency • Ports Policy – England Rod Paterson, Deputy Director, Maritime Policy, Department The dilemmas of the Harbour Master for Transport Captain Mark Sansom, Chief Executive & Harbour Master, Falmouth • Questions and Answers Harbour Commissioners 12:10 Are you making the most out of your HR investment? Panel discussion: Karen Waltham, Managing Director, HR Consulting, • Captain Don Cockrill, Secretary General, UK Maritime Spinnaker Global Pilots’ Association • Stephan Hennig – The Secretary of State’s Representative for 12:30 Lunch and Exhibition Maritime Salvage and Intervention • Brian Johnson, Chief Executive, Maritime & Coastguard Agency Session Three • Ashley Nicholson, Harbour Master, Forth Ports • Captain Mark Sansom, Chief Executive & Harbour Master, Chair: Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, British Ports Association Falmouth Harbour Commissioners 14:00 2038: A Smart Port Story 16:45 Close of Day Two Matthew Wittemeier, Marketing Manager, INFORM Logistics Division 16:50 – 17:20 Association of Participating Bodies of the Pilots’ National Pension 14:25 Brexit borders and new Port Zones concept Fund Briefing Session This session will be held in The Bridge meeting room (located on the Update from Border Delivery Group on Brexit preparations first floor) and will be an opportunity for APBPNPF members to receive Mark de Brunner, Head of UK Border Locations, Border an update on recent developments from Richard Everitt, Chairman Delivery Group of the APBPNPF. (Invitation only for APBPNPF members)