Registration and refreshments
08:45 to
09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30 to
09:40
Speaker:
Richard Ballantyne OBE.
Chief Executive.
British Ports Association.
Supporting Port plans for growth and development
09:40 to
10:00
Speaker:
Mike Alcock.
Deputy Director.
Department for Transport.
Part 1: Changing trading patterns, supply chains, and improving port connectivity
09:40 to
12:35
Current trade and shipping trends – latest updates and responding to an evolving trade environment
10:00 to
10:25
- Current patterns in trading and shipping routes
- Global trends in containers, RoRo, LoLo, bulks and liquids
- What is the cause of congestion? How is this effecting the industry?
- Anticipating future challenges – the potential impact of a recession and current strike action
- Short term changes vs long term patterns of shipping and goods
Speaker:
Eleanor Hadland.
Senior Analyst - Ports & Terminals.
Drewry.
Climate change & the future of shipping – insights into current / future challenges & opportunities for growth
10:25 to
10:50
- Latest industry emissions performance and future potential related sustainability / green fuels / ZEV’s*
- Assuming a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according the many reports, the energy transition requires large annual onboard investments of 8-28bn USD, but far greater onshore investments of 30-90bn USD
- How ports can support container shipping and related global supply chains / major global B2B collaborations & improving port collaboration.
Speaker:
Peter Livey.
Managing Director (Great Britain) & Global Sustainability Ambassador.
HMM.
Morning networking and refreshments
10:50 to
11:20
Panel discussion: Understanding changing supply chain needs – what infrastructure is needed for intermodal connectivity and developing warehousing
11:20 to
12:10
- Connecting up all aspects of the supply chain – effectively collaborating with rail freight, shipping, trucks and other transport methods
- New innovations and digitalisation– how are current digital applications, data sharing and automation improving efficiency?
- The rising demand for warehouse space – effectively managing logistics
- The role of ports as distribution centres, developing facilities and supporting the transport of goods
Speakers:
Tim Wray.
Board Director.
Road Haulage Association.
Gary Whittle.
Board Member; Commercial Director.
UK Warehousing Association; Meachers Global Logistics.
Stephen Carr.
Group Commercial Director.
Peel Ports.
Jonathan Walker.
Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy.
Logistics UK.
Panel discussion: Connecting port by rail and road – what infrastructure is required and how can we plan for a successful delivery?
12:10 to
13:00
- Plans and timelines for improved connectivity – delivering improved hinterland connections
- Planning for infrastructure that meets net zero and environmental requirements
- Improving capacity – reducing congestion and bottlenecks
Speakers:
Simon Emery.
Growth and Economic Development Manager.
National Highways.
John Smith.
Chief Executive Officer.
GB Railfreight.
Alice Bulpin.
Senior Policy Advisor – Strategic Freight Unit.
Great British Railways Transition Team.
Alex Dillistone.
Partner.
Winckworth Sherwood.
Networking Lunch
13:00 to
14:00
Part 2: Key challenges facing your workforce – improving safety and attracting new and diverse talent
14:00 to
14:40
Panel Discussion: Attracting and retaining talent to the port sector whilst increasing diversity and fostering a culture of safety
14:00 to
14:40
- Current challenges to recruitment and workforce
- Effectively communicating the benefits of a career in the ports industry
- Examples of recent skills projects – what were the challenges and successes of the schemes
- Creating an inclusive and diverse sector – increasing diversity and addressing gender balance and inclusion
Speakers:
Robin Mortimer.
Chair; Chief Executive.
Maritime UK: Port of London Authority.
Kathryn Neilson.
Director – Merchant Navy Training Board.
UK Chamber of Shipping.
Angela Ward.
Skills Lead.
Port Skills and Safety.
Colin Bassam.
Manager.
Port Training Services.
Part 3: Opportunities for development of UK Ports – future plans for growth, expansion and impact of freeports
14:40 to
17:35
Future plans for freeports – current projects and applications
14:40 to
15:05
- What are the plans for freeports?
- Current projects and opportunities for growth
- What is the potential relationship between freeports and investment zones?
Speaker:
Victoria Quinn.
Head of Freeports Communications and Delivery Lead for Trade and Investment.
Department of Levelling up, Housing and Communities.
Panel discussion: The plans for freeports - growth and development opportunities
15:05 to
15:45
- Current projects and future plans
- Timelines and next steps
- Potential plans for Green Freeports and Freeports in Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
- Opportunities for renewable energy projects in devolved regions
Speakers:
John Lucy.
Freeport Director.
Liverpool Freeport.
Nolan Gray.
Freeport Director.
Tees Valley Combined Authority.
Tim Morris.
Head of Corporate Communications.
Associated British Ports.
Victoria Quinn.
Head of Freeports Communications and Delivery Lead for Trade and Investment.
Department of Levelling up, Housing and Communities.
Afternoon networking and refreshments
15:45 to
16:15
Securing funding for port growth
16:15 to
16:40
- What funding options are available?
- What projects are attracting capital?
- Which projects have the best value
Speaker:
Andrew Meaney.
Partner.
Oxera.
Panel discussion: Envisioning and delivering growth – Plans for port development and responding to areas for investment
16:40 to
17:25
- What investment is needed to deliver growth – where is this coming from?
- Anticipating potential barriers to growth
- Short and long term plans for growth
- Plans for future infrastructure developments
Speakers:
Stephen Taylor.
Director.
Port Centric Logistics Partners.
Sarah West.
Chief Executive Officer.
Harwich Haven Authority.
Lorna Wagner.
Programme Manager, Maritime UK Solent.
Solent Local Enterprise Partnership.
Chair's closing remarks
17:25 to
17:35
Close of day 1 and networking drinks (sponsored by Freshwater)
17:35 to
18:35