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Issue 48

BRITISH PORTS ASSOCIATION

Ports across the UK are riding uncertain waters in the maritime logistics sector. We take a deep dive into an industry at the nexus of trade and development

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BRITISH PORTS ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT ON UK PORTS AND LOGISTICS

Ports across the UK are riding uncertain waters in the maritime logistics sector. We take a deep dive into an industry at the nexus of trade and development

Writer: Phoebe Harper | Project Manager: Deane Anderton

The British Isles are steeped in a long and rich maritime history. The UK’s ports sector is the second largest in Europe boasting 125 cargo-handling ports and terminals, with operations including ferry and cruise terminals, container ports, oil terminals and all-purpose facilities.

With roughly 95 percent of all import and export trade entering the country through its ports, the importance of these logistical gateways cannot be underplayed. In addition to the 500 million tonnes of freight handled on an annual basis, UK ports are also responsible for transporting 60 million passengers a year. The two main markets for ports are unitised,

30 | EME Outlook issue 48 comprising container and roll-on roll-off traffic, and bulk trade, most of which includes oil, liquid products and dry cargo such as aggregates.

Proving itself as a critical economic driver, the UK Government has a market-led policy, allowing a variety of ownership and business models to flourish. Nevertheless, a complicated relationship between the Government and the industry persists, as the expectations and burdens placed on the nation’s ports escalate in the wake of topical global issues, from sanctions to environmental concerns. Despite the entrepreneurial nature of the industry, investing in infrastructure, equipment and its workforce with no cost to the Government, it is the responsibility of the latter to ensure that the regulatory frameworks are in place to allow the UK’s ports to thrive, heightening both their competitiveness and connectivity.

Now, the role and relevance of ports has become an ever-shifting phenomenon. Increasingly, ports are expected to surpass their fundamental role of transporting cargo and loading volumes on and off ships. In the age of the great energy transition, ports fulfil a vital duty in functioning as the base for offshore wind projects. Adjacent to this, all ports are facing the call for decarbonisation, with transport operations being rethought and reinvented to address the fight against climate change with reduced carbon emissions. With timelines to meet various targets extremely tight, the time to act is now.

Alongside the challenging nature of the energy dilemma, UK ports continue to grapple with global supply chain issues, as container ports around the world deal with significant backlogs in containers. Although challenges abound, the resilience of the UK’s ports will persist as the industry continues to chart promising waters into the future, working hand in hand with the country’s socio-economic development.

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