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10th annual uk ports conference

22-23 May, london, uk

Identifying opportunities for growth and delivering port infrastructure to support emerging markets and respond to trade and shipping patterns

Now in its 10th year, the UK Ports Conference is an essential update for the UK ports industry that brings together senior representatives from across the ports, shipping and maritime sectors to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the port sector, now and in the coming years. Taking place over two separately bookable days, this unique event provides the latest updates on policy issues and current trends, while also exploring port development opportunities and how infrastructure can be successfully delivered.

UK Ports Awards

We’re excited to introduce the inaugural UK Port Awards, which will take place during the post-event networking drinks reception after day 1 of the event (Tuesday 22nd May). There will be three award categories: Port Infrastructure Project of the Year, Best Port Sustainability Initiative and Port of the Year. Find out more about the awards here

Read more. Take a look at the programme here.


*As a Ship Technology Global reader you are entitled to a 10% discount on registration fees for this event, using discount code 352STG*


Benefits of attending:

  • Hear updates from ports on their current work and planned development
  • Explore the latest innovations and technology developments, and how these can be used to optimise port operations
  • Receive the latest policy updates and explore the impact of these
  • Hear detailed case studies on how to plan and deliver port infrastructure
  • Consider the possible implications of Brexit for ports, including the impact on customs and how ports can start to plan accordingly
  • Take away the latest insight on changing trade and shipping patterns and explore how these impact on planned development and infrastructure
  • Understand the current environmental challenges facing ports and how these can be overcome - including a focus on improving air quality and reducing emissions in ports
  • Take advantage of 6+ hours' networking with over 150 senior-level attendees from the ports and shipping sectors

10% discount for all Ship Technology Global readers. To register you and your team, email conference@thewaterfront.co.uk or call 0207 067 1597, quoting discount code 352STG.