CONNECT - Issue 8, Winter 2023

CONNECT. News updates AVGroup Dawson Group News andand updates from the from AV Dawson

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Board Gloucester visits Restructure AV Dawson

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Port receives Port of Middlesbrough’s Good Business New Rail Terminal Charter

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Nuclear Inspiring the Case Study Next Generation

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Dawson gears CockfieldAV Knight supports up for Freeport Cleveland Steel & Tubes

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WELCOME 4-5 COCKFIELD KNIGHT SUPPORTS TO CONNECT. CLEVELAND STEEL PORT DRIVES SUCCESSION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WITH LAUNCH OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

6-7 NUCLEAR CASE STUDY

8 Welcome to the eighth edition of Connect magazine, providing you with the latest news and updates from across the AV Dawson Group.

Riverside Park – less than a mile away from our quayside on the River Tees – are initially expected to be utilised as outside storage space but longer term may be developed to support specific customer requirements The business has been working incredibly hard over the last 12 months to achieve Good Business Charter (GBC) status andthe wemost weresuitable delighted to have vessel in the been awarded the accreditation market for carrying the cargo and back in the summer.

I’m really excited to update you on what has been a busy few months for the business.

The a new AVcompany Dawson’sbegan in-house ships chapter ofCockfield its evolution recently agency, Knight, was astasked we completed a restructure negotiated the best freight rates

by Cleveland Steel & Tubes to become a group. Port of to is minimise the accreditation overall costs for to charter a vessel to import 2,500 GBC a UK-based Middlesbrough Limited was the customer. tonnes of steel pipes into Port of that encourages and recognises the fourth and final subsidiary Middlesbrough. ethical and responsible business business to be established in the practices.

Being based at Port of AV Dawson Group. accreditation encompasses enabled Cockfield Theof300 steel pipes were to satisfy TheMiddlesbrough Port Middlesbrough Limited commitments businesses joins AV Dawson Transport to liaise and closely with AV a number of orders from various tenKnight must meet all of these to receive Limited, AVD Industrial & Port Dawson’s port operations team, steel stockholders across the UK GBC status. This includes signing Services andincluded Cockfield managed the efficient and soLimited the cargo a wide up who to paying employees the Knight & Company Limited as the cargo. range of pipe sizes. This large and realdischarging living wage,ofproactively subsidiary businesses, which all complex import therefore needed supporting employee wellbeing, sit under the parent company AV Challenge the right expertise, knowledge, diversity and inclusion, Dawson Limited.

We began this environmental initiatives and With the pipes being various and competence to complete process four years ago to provide prompt payment to suppliers. different diameters and lengths, such a task. with more each subsidiary autonomy to invest and support the stowage of the vessel was I’mparticularly so proud the business has itsBackground customers and to allow each complex. achieved this accreditation, it company to outset, better manage risk.

From the the Cockfield illustrates how much we value order for the cargo toand be Knight team began a period of ourInemployees, customers Another highlight for the loaded safely and completely on research to find the right vessel suppliers. business is that as part of our one vessel, the us Cockfield for the job, This also provides with a Knight designation asco-ordinating a secondary the teamfoundation needed totoensure the stow transport towithin the port, strong support customs zone the ensuring our Environment, Social and plan was well-considered, this the cargo was ready and berth Teesside Freeport, two sites we strategy, would also(ESG) enable them to use availability securedare at both Governance have recentlywas purchased which something we will be to being to be ‘Freeport the is smallest possible vessel the developed load and discharge ports. launching imminently. ready’ so we are able to vessel assist accommodate the cargo and In collaboration with I look forward to working customers quickly with Freeport eliminate any unnecessary costs chartering specialists Douglas together to see what else we can opportunities. for the Maritime, Cockfield Knight achieve in customer. the months ahead.

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Due to the complexity of the The team assessed a range different pipes that were being of vessel sizes with different AGENCY imported, Cockfield Knight sized and shaped holds for the SHIPS maintainedAT constant contact customer, executing various jigsawAPPOINTED with both Douglas Maritime and like puzzles to find the optimum INTERNATIONAL the shipsEVENT owners,IN and provided ship for accommodating the cargo.MARITIME HARTLEPOOL revised cargo plans that could accommodate the full load. This Solution meant that all parties involved Utilising its strong expertise and were able to work as one team wealth of industry knowledge, and build a strong relationship Cockfield Knight was able to with the ship owner. negotiate the charter party (contract) on behalf of Cleveland Steel & TubesUNIT to secure favourable “It’s not until you deal with other NEONATAL agents from around the world, terms.LOCAL AND that you come to appreciate just CHARITIES BENEFIT how good Cockfield Knight are.

Cockfield Knight worked closely FROM COLLEAGUE We have dealt with Cockfield with agents andFUND the load port COMMUNITY terminal and at the discharge port, Knight for over 15 years and with good reason. A wealth of to ensure the vessel could berth experience combined with a on arrival at both berths and load professional, reliable service, and discharge the cargo promptly leaves them head and shoulders and securely. This saved time and above the rest.” costs for the customer, including Steve Paterson, Purchasing the potential cost of demurrage, AV DAWSON IS GEARING - Cleveland Steel & Tubes which would have had to be paid UP Manager FOR FREEPORT by the customer if the ship had been kept waiting beyond the agreed timescales.

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(L-R): (L-R): GaryGary Dawson, Dawson, chairman; chairman; Andrew Andrew Watkins, Watkins, infrastructure infrastructure and and operations operations director; director; Charlie Charlie Nettle, Nettle, managing managing director director designate; designate; Louise Louise Croce, Croce, people people and and culture culture director; director; CraigCraig Lloyd, Lloyd, group group financial financial director; director; JohnJohn Young, Young, deputy deputy chairman chairman

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Royal visit (L-R): Gary Dawson, AV Dawson chairman; Mrs Jo Ropner, His Majesty’s Lord- Lieutenant of North Yorkshire; His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester; Louise Croce, people and culture director; Andy Watkins, infrastructure and operations director; Craig Lloyd, group financial director, Gareth Jones, property and legal director and Charlie Nettle, group managing director.

AV DAWSON WELCOMES HRH THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER TO UNVEIL A PIECE OF HISTORY

“There “There are are some some incredible incredible the the business, business, while while giving giving me me Industrial Industrial & Port & Port Services Services AV Dawson, AV Dawson, owner owner andand operator operator AVDAVD people people here, here, a real a real sense sense of team of team more more opportunity opportunity to support to support Limited, Limited, Cockfield Cockfield Knight Knight & Co & Co of Port of Port of Middlesbrough of Middlesbrough has has andand a fantastic a fantastic culture. culture.

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TheThe changes changesLimited appointed in this in this role.role. leaders the the autonomy autonomy to make to make appointed of the group group restructure restructure – Port – Port of of leaders will will allow allow for further for further sustained sustained of the decisions going going forward forward to secure to secure Middlesbrough Limited Limited – which – which is is decisions business business growth growth andand long-term long-term Middlesbrough “Over recent recent years years we have we have future future succession. succession.

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PORT DRIVES COCKFIELD KNIGHT SUPPORTS SUCCESSION AND CLEVELAND STEEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WITH LAUNCH OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AV Dawson has launched a Leadership Academy to support the leadership and development of the next generation of business leaders.

their leadership skills to then absolutely supports this.” support the other cohorts in the Academy and share useful, Colleagues enrolled in the practical knowledge and tips.

Leadership Academy have Louise Croce said: “The their own unique login Leadership Academy is about to an online portal, here investing in our colleagues they can access resources, now but also preparing them podcasts, webinars and book The AV Dawson Leadership for the future and their next masterclasses. They also Academy will in time, be potential role. have the ability to share their open to any colleague in “Before launching the feedback and experiences. the business who aspires to Leadership Academy, we Louise continued: “We want develop. Consequently, it offered an opportunity for colleagues to become the best is the most wide-reaching all colleagues to complete an version of themselves and development programme that aspirations survey. This helped equip them with the skills for the business has undertaken us identify each colleague’s the future, whether they are in its history and consequently ambitions. We understand part of the business or move a significant investment in its that not every colleague may on elsewhere. people. want progress and theyin the “The Leadership Academy The team assessed a range theto most suitable vessel AV Dawson’s in-house ships The Academy is equipping could be completely in and aligns with our and is of vessel sizesvalues with different market for carryinghappy the cargo agency, Cockfield Knight, was colleagues with additional current role, however, next and stepshaped for theholds business for the negotiated the best freight rates thesized tasked by Cleveland Steel & Tubes their skills while preparing them still want to develop andexecuting support future customer, various jigsaw to may minimise the overall costs for to inspire to charter a vessel to import 2,500 they for future succession. The skills. generations. ” to find the optimum like puzzles the customer. tonnes of steel pipes into Port of certain programme is also supported “The survey found that over Charlie Nettle, group ship for accommodating the cargo.

Middlesbrough. by personality profiling 80% of respondents, stated managing director said: Being based at Port of and bespoke development they were keen to develop recent appointment Solution Middlesbrough enabled Cockfield “Louise’s The 300 steel pipesinclude were to satisfy that programmes which in their current role or an to people directorand Utilisingand its culture strong expertise Knight to liaise closely with AV a number of orders from various one-to-one coaching sessions, alternative role within the emphasises the focus the wealth of industry knowledge, Dawson’s port operations team, steel stockholders the UK masterclasses, guestacross speakers business. business has on promoting a Cockfield Knight was able to who managed the efficient and the cargo included a wide and ansoonline resource portal.

“We have also ensured positive and diverse culture. negotiate the charter party discharging of the cargo. range of pipe sizes. This large and that every colleague in the The business already had (contract) on behalf of Cleveland complex importistherefore The programme the first needed business has a full and clear a number of initiatives in Steel & Tubes topositive secure favourable Challenge the right expertise, knowledge, major initiative launched role profile outlining the roles place to promote terms. but Louise’s With the pipes being various competence to complete byand Louise Croce, after her and responsibilities of their diversity, different diameters and be lengths, promotion cements the such a task. promotion to the role of position.

Each profile can people and culture director.

Cockfield Knight worked closely the stowage of the vessel was viewed by any colleague. This business’ commitment to its The Academy is designed withand agents the load port particularly Background is designed to complex. give them an future the and development toFrom inspire motivate terminal at the discharge port, theand outset, the Cockfield understanding of what skills of its people.and Louise has a colleagues, identify to ensure the vessel could berth In order for the cargo to be Knight team beganand a period of are needed to carry out a huge amount of invaluable address skills gapsthe in the on arrivaland at both berths and load loaded safely andhelps completely research to find right vessel particular role and them on experience has already workforce and also set outthe a discharge the cargo promptly one vessel, the Cockfield for the job, co-ordinating identify how they need to Knight laidand strong foundations within clear path for securely.

This saved team needed to ensure the transport to succession. the port, ensuring develop to be considered for astow theand business.

This role will time and The split into particular in the future. this really enable her to progress a costs for the customer, including plan wasrole well-considered, theAcademy cargo wasisready and aberth number of cohorts, with is a also hugeenable investment of new initiatives and the potential cost of demurrage, would them to use number availability was securedthe at both “This first managers forthe thesmallest business, but wevessel put to leadwhich on the people and culture would have had to be paid possible thetargeting load and senior discharge ports. within the business. The ouraccommodate people first - the it’s our duty strategy the business. ” had by thefor customer if the ship cargo and In collaboration with vessel knowledge acquired during to eliminate nurture and the costs been kept waiting beyond the anydevelop unnecessary chartering specialists Douglas the programme will enable current Dawson family, agreed timescales. for theAV customer.

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Due to the complexity of the different pipes that were being imported, Cockfield Knight maintained constant contact with both Douglas Maritime and the ships owners, and provided revised cargo plans that could accommodate the full load. This meant that all parties involved were able to work as one team and build a strong relationship with the ship owner.

“It’s not until you deal with other agents from around the world, that you come to appreciate just how good Cockfield Knight are.

We have dealt with Cockfield Knight for over 15 years and with good reason. A wealth of experience combined with a professional, reliable service, leaves them head and shoulders above the rest.”

Steve Paterson, Purchasing Manager - Cleveland Steel & Tubes

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(L-R): (L-R): GaryGary Dawson, Dawson, chairman; chairman; Andrew Andrew Watkins, Watkins, infrastructure infrastructure and and operations operations director; director; Charlie Charlie Nettle, Nettle, managing managing director director designate; designate; Louise Louise Croce, Croce, people people and and culture culture director; director; CraigCraig Lloyd, Lloyd, group group financial financial director; director; JohnJohn Young, Young, deputy deputy chairman chairman

PORT PORTBOARD BOARDRESTRUCTURE RESTRUCTURETO TO BOLSTER BOLSTERGROWTH GROWTHPLANS PLANS “There “There are are some some incredible incredible the the business, business, while while giving giving me me Industrial Industrial & Port & Port Services Services AV Dawson, AV Dawson, owner owner andand operator operator AVDAVD people people here, here, a real a real sense sense of team of team more more opportunity opportunity to support to support Limited, Limited, Cockfield Cockfield Knight Knight & Co & Co of Port of Port of Middlesbrough of Middlesbrough has has andand a fantastic a fantastic culture. culture.

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COCKFIELD KNIGHT SUPPORTS CLEVELAND STEEL

COCKFIELD KNIGHT NUCLEAR SECTOR CASE STUDY

Due to the complexity of the different pipes that were being imported, Cockfield Knight maintained constant contact with both Douglas Maritime and the ships owners, and provided revised cargo plans that could Being based at Port of Cockfield Knight was tasked by a long-standing clientSolution to export a large quantityaccommodate of fissile hazardous the full load. This Middlesbrough enabled Cockfield The 300 steel pipes were to satisfy meant that all parties involved Utilising its strong expertise and Knight to liaise closely with AV aClass number7ofradioactive orders from various material. were able to work as one team wealth of industry knowledge, Dawson’s operations team, steel stockholders across theexperience UK With its extensive in port handling dangerous cargo, the Cockfield Knight team was able to and build a strong relationship Cockfield Knight was able to who managed the efficient and so the cargo included a wide provide the right level of expertise to ensure the project could be completed safely and securely. with the ship owner. negotiate the charter party discharging of the cargo. range of pipe sizes. This large and (contract) on behalf of Cleveland complex import therefore needed Logistics for the nuclear sector presents some of theSteel most complex challenges sector due toother “It’sany not until you deal with & Tubes to secure favourable of Challenge the right expertise, knowledge, agents from around the world, terms.

With the pipes being various and competence to complete the perilous nature of the cargo and the associated security requirements. that you come to appreciate just different diameters and lengths, such a task. how good Cockfield Knight are.

Cockfield Knight worked closely the stowage of the vessel was have dealt with Cockfield with agents and the load port particularly Background Knight teamcomplex. had a International Maritime ForWe each shipment, Background Knight for over 15 years and terminal and at theCode discharge port,Cockfield From the outset, the Cockfield Contract of Affreightment Dangerous Goods Knight and The Cockfield Knight team with good reason. to ensure the vessel could berth In order for the cargo to be Knight team began a period of (COA) with a vessel owner (IMDG).

Douglas Maritime A wealth of was tasked experience with a on arrival at both berths and load safely and completely on research to to findarrange the right vessel to loaded supply a suitable vessel Working with Cockfield organised an combined acceptance professional, reliable service, and discharge the cargo promptly one vessel, the Cockfield Knight for the job, of co-ordinating a shipment a numberthe for this kind of shipment.

Knight’s partner vessel survey of the vessel at a leaves them head and shoulders and securely. This saved time and team needed to ensure the stow to the ensuring oftransport containers ofport, Class 7 Cockfield Knight had broker, Douglas Maritime, previous European port of above the rest.” costs for the customer, including plan was well-considered, this the cargo was ready and berth material from the UK to previously supported the team sourced a call as well as a load survey.

Steve Paterson, Purchasing the potential cost of demurrage, would also enable them to use availability was secured at both south-east Asia. the client in negotiating suitable carrier with the Manager - Cleveland Steel & Tubes which would have had to be paid the smallest possible vessel to the load and discharge ports.

Having extensive anaccommodate ongoing Contract necessary regulatory by the customer if the ship had Challenge the cargo and In collaboration with vessel experience in handling of eliminate Affreightment for andwaiting fittings to the been kept beyond any unnecessary costs permits chartering specialists Douglas nuclear goods in the past For each shipment, the agreed for the customer.

Maritime, Cockfield Knight consignments of Class 7 carry thetimescales. cargo safely and meant the Cockfield team discussed vessel contacted vessel owners to seek goods as designated in the securely.

AV Dawson’s in-house ships agency, Cockfield Knight, was tasked by Cleveland Steel & Tubes to charter a vessel to import 2,500 tonnes of steel pipes into Port of Middlesbrough.

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the most suitable vessel in the market for carrying the cargo and negotiated the best freight rates to minimise the overall costs for the customer.

The team assessed a range of vessel sizes with different sized and shaped holds for the customer, executing various jigsaw like puzzles to find the optimum ship for accommodating the cargo.

Safety SafetyIntegrity IntegrityFamily FamilyResourceful Resourceful

(L-R): (L-R): GaryGary Dawson, Dawson, chairman; chairman; Andrew Andrew Watkins, Watkins, infrastructure infrastructure and and operations operations director; director; Charlie Charlie Nettle, Nettle, managing managing director director designate; designate; Louise Louise Croce, Croce, people people and and culture culture director; director; CraigCraig Lloyd, Lloyd, group group financial financial director; director; JohnJohn Young, Young, deputy deputy chairman chairman “We rely heavily on the shipping industry expertise and experience

of the Cockfield Knight team. Their chartering knowledge, advice and support is critically important to our transport business, due to the sensitive nature of data and cargoes shipped within our industry.”

PORT PORTBOARD BOARDRESTRUCTURE RESTRUCTURETO TO BOLSTER BOLSTERGROWTH GROWTHPLANS PLANS

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PORT RECEIVES GOOD BUSINESS COCKFIELD KNIGHT SUPPORTS CHARTER CLEVELANDACCREDITATION STEEL AV Dawson has been awarded ‘Good Business Charter’ status.

The Good Business Charter (GBC) is a UKbased accreditation that encourages and recognises ethical and responsible business practices.

The accreditation encompasses ten commitments and businesses must meet all of them to receive GBC status. The components include paying the real living wage, commitment to customers, employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and environmental responsibilities, amongst other benchmarks.

Charlie Nettle said: “We are

AV Dawson’s in-house ships agency, Cockfield Knight, was tasked by Cleveland Steel & Tubes to charter a vessel to import 2,500 tonnes of steel pipes into Port of Middlesbrough.

The 300 steel pipes were to satisfy a number of orders from various steel stockholders across the UK and so the cargo included a wide range of pipe sizes. This large and complex import therefore needed the right expertise, knowledge, and competence to complete such a task.

Background From the outset, the Cockfield Knight team began a period of research to find the right vessel for the job, co-ordinating the transport to the port, ensuring the cargo was ready and berth availability was secured at both the load and discharge ports.

In collaboration with vessel chartering specialists Douglas Maritime, Cockfield Knight contacted vessel owners to seek

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so proud to have received Good Business Charter status.

Achieving this accreditation illustrates how much we value our employees, customers and suppliers.

“It showcases our strong company culture and the foundations we have laid to secure this for the future.

We massively believe in nurturing and looking after our employees, which is a key component of GBC. The accreditation also provides us with a strong foundation to support the delivery of our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy – which is a project we are undertaking currently.

A project group consisting of different departments within AV Dawson has worked hard

the most suitable vessel in the market for carrying the cargo and negotiated the best freight rates to minimise the overall costs for the customer.

Being based at Port of Middlesbrough enabled Cockfield Knight to liaise closely with AV Dawson’s port operations team, who managed the efficient discharging of the cargo.

Challenge With the pipes being various different diameters and lengths, the stowage of the vessel was particularly complex.

In order for the cargo to be loaded safely and completely on one vessel, the Cockfield Knight team needed to ensure the stow plan was well-considered, this would also enable them to use the smallest possible vessel to accommodate the cargo and eliminate any unnecessary costs for the customer.

to achieve this and I think it’s a fantastic accolade for the business to have.”

GBC certification signifies a commitment to responsible business conduct, fostering trust and sustainable growth while promoting a more equitable and ethical business landscape.

Charlie continued: “By adhering to the ten commitments, the business is not only creating a positive impact on society but on the economy too.

“This will highlight to future employees and prospective customers and suppliers that we are a responsible and sustainable business.”

Sustainability plays a huge part in the accreditation.

Ryan Pugh, AV Dawson’s senior

buyer, who was part of the project team leading the process to secure GBC accreditation, said: “One key component of the GBC is sustainability, which has been a massive focus for us as a business over the past couple of years and will continue to be in the years to come.

“Our procurement team is working incredibly hard to engage with sustainable suppliers and make ecofriendly decisions when sourcing items.

“From tyres to paper, every purchase is important when it comes to becoming more sustainable and this has been key to acquiring this accreditation.”

The team assessed a range of vessel sizes with different sized and shaped holds for the customer, executing various jigsaw like puzzles to find the optimum ship for accommodating the cargo.

Solution Utilising its strong expertise and wealth of industry knowledge, Cockfield Knight was able to negotiate the charter party (contract) on behalf of Cleveland Steel & Tubes to secure favourable terms.

Cockfield Knight worked closely with agents and the load port terminal and at the discharge port, to ensure the vessel could berth on arrival at both berths and load and discharge the cargo promptly and securely. This saved time and costs for the customer, including the potential cost of demurrage, which would have had to be paid by the customer if the ship had been kept waiting beyond the agreed timescales.

Due to the complexity of the different pipes that were being imported, Cockfield Knight maintained constant contact with both Douglas Maritime and the ships owners, and provided revised cargo plans that could accommodate the full load. This meant that all parties involved were able to work as one team and build a strong relationship with the ship owner.

“It’s not until you deal with other agents from around the world, that you come to appreciate just how good Cockfield Knight are.

We have dealt with Cockfield Knight for over 15 years and with good reason. A wealth of experience combined with a professional, reliable service, leaves them head and shoulders above the rest.”

Steve Paterson, Purchasing Manager - Cleveland Steel & Tubes

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NEONATAL UNIT AND LOCAL COCKFIELD KNIGHT SUPPORTS CHARITIES FROM CLEVELAND BENEFIT STEEL COLLEAGUE COMMUNITY FUND AV Dawson has awarded £2,000 to local charities and community groups in its recent round of donations as part of its colleague community fund. The latest beneficiaries include James Cook Neonatal Unit, Cleveland Mountain Rescue, Remembering Rebecca, and Sonny’s Fund.

their hearts.

Gary Dawson said: “We are hugely proud of what the Maurice Dawson Fund has achieved over the past year and the number of people who have benefited from it.

“As a business, we believe in nurturing and supporting the current AV Dawson family and everyone associated with it and the Maurice Dawson Fund absolutely cements this.

The neonatal unit provides care for sick and premature infants and cares for over 5,000 babies each year.

Dr Lynne Paterson, from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) said: “We are so very grateful for the wonderful donation that AV Dawson has given to the NICU and to Sharon for nominating our hospitals charity to receive this donation.

neonatal journey. Thank you so much from all of the team in the NICU.” Another recipient was the charity Remembering Rebecca, which received an £850 donation after a joint submission from Paul Scott, head of operations at AV Dawson Transport and Angela Taylor, administrator at the company’s Tees Riverside Intermodal Park (TRIP).

“It’s so inspiring to see “During these very difficult colleagues from across the times when sick babies have The Maurice Dawson Fund business come together been admitted to our unit, Set up in memory of Rebecca was set up in memory of regularly to support charities it can be really scary for Sands, who passed away at AV Dawson chairman, and community groups that families and it is so lovely ten months old after being Gary Dawson’s late father, are important to them.” to hear that the care and diagnosed with lissencephaly Maurice, in 2021. The James Cook Neonatal attention given by the staff condition, the charity offers internal fund receives Unit received £500 after makes all the difference. financial assistance to nominations from colleagues a submission from Sharon children, from birth to 16 across the AV Dawson group Binns, a member of the firm’s “This money will be used for years, with lissencephaly and and donates up to £1,000 finance team. items to support families other neurological conditions. every quarter to charities and whilst they are on their community groups close to Founder of the Due toand thetrustee complexity of the The team assessed a range the most suitable vessel in the AV Dawson’s in-house ships charity, Gemma Wilkinson different pipes that were being of vessel sizes with different market for carrying the cargo and agency, Cockfield Knight, was “Remembering Rebecca Cockfield Knight sized and shaped holds for the said:imported, negotiated the best freight rates tasked by Cleveland Steel & Tubes was set up to support contact customer, executing various jigsaw maintained constantfamilies to charter a vessel to import 2,500 to minimise the overall costs for have children with both Douglas Maritime and like puzzles to find the optimum whowith the customer. tonnes of steel pipes into Port of life-limiting the shipsand owners, and provided ship for accommodating the cargo.disabilities Middlesbrough. illnesses in cargo our local revised plansarea. that could Being based at Port of accommodate the full load. This Solution The 300 steel pipes were to satisfy Middlesbrough enabled Cockfield of the main aims ofinvolved the meant that all parties Utilising its strong expertise and “One Knight to liaise closely with AV a number of orders from various charity is to support siblings were able to work as one team wealth of industry knowledge, Dawson’s port operations team, steel stockholders across the UK andand to ensure they do build a that strong relationship Cockfield Knight was able to who managed the efficient and so the cargo included a wide not miss out on usual family with the ship owner. negotiate the charter party discharging of the cargo. range of pipe sizes. This large and (contract) on behalf of Cleveland activities. complex import therefore needed “In every school holiday, there Steel & Tubes to secure favourable “It’s not until you deal with other Challenge the right expertise, knowledge, is a programme of activities agents from around the world, terms.

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