UK Ports

British Ports Association Conference 2023
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-19
Join us at BPA23 in London
The 2023 British Ports Association conference is being hosted by the Port of London Authority, in London next autumn.
Join us in the heart of the city, on the river and at leading venues, to keep in touch with the latest industry developments, network and share best practice.

To register you interest, visit https://www.pla.co.uk/Events/Join-us-at-BPA23-in-London

SAVE-THE-DATE: ESPO CONFERENCE
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-02
The 19th edition of the ESPO Conference 2023 will take place in Bremen on 1 and 2 June and will be hosted by Bremenports. The organisational teams of both ESPO and Bremenports met before summer and have already decided on the venues for the Conference and networking events. It won’t come as a surprise that a city with such a long maritime history and tradition, will prove to be unique setting for organising this annual gathering and highlight of the European port industry. We invite you to already pencil these dates in your agenda to not miss this event.

UK Ports Conference 2023 - 10% discount
2023-05-24 08:00 - 2023-05-25 17:00 UTC
The UK Ports Conference returns for 2023 to offer a complete update for the ports sector on the opportunities for growth, shaping ongoing strategies and investing in infrastructure.
Over two days, the event will explore the plans for port development and the delivery of infrastructure to support this. You will hear how new technology is improving the efficiency of ports, growth opportunities from supporting energy including offshore wind and hydrogen as well as pathways to decarbonisation and net zero.
You will hear from ports and industry leaders about how to respond to the greatest challenges facing the sector including workforce challenges, supply chain constraints and logistical issues.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

Receive insight on how to respond to the challenges facing ports – including updates on supply chain constrains and changing trade and shipping patterns.
Discover how to reach net zero targets and improve air quality by utilising shore power and supporting the decarbonisation of shipping.
Hear how ports can improve connectivity across the supply chain – supporting the onward transfer of goods and managing logistics effectively.
Explore how new technology including digitalisation and automation can be applied at your port to improving processes and efficiency.
Understand how ports can deliver the infrastructure required to support the renewable energy sector including offshore wind and hydrogen projects.
Hear about how to effectively develop port infrastructure from delivering new projects to asset management.

Pride in Maritime Network Meeting
2023-05-10 10:30 - 12:30 UTC
Join us for our second Pride in Maritime Network meeting for 2023. We will be reflecting on Pride in Maritime Day and discussing plans for Pride month.
This meeting will be hybrid. We are grateful to Shipowners Club for hosting this event.
Please register below:
https://www.maritimeuk.org/events/events/pride-maritime-network-may2023/

UKHMA 2023 Spring Conference – Edinburgh
2023-03-21 14:00 - 2023-03-22 16:30 UTC
The first of our 2023 events, kicking off the UKHMA’s 30th year anniversary.
WE HAVE MOVED! In a change from previous years, this event will take place over one and a half days, at the John McIntyre Conference Centre, Pollock Halls, located in the grounds of Edinburgh University campus near the iconic Holyrood Palace. This new venue allows us to increase the number of delegates as well as greater exhibition space options.
The Spring Conference kicks off on the afternoon of Tuesday 21st March with the exhibition opening at 14.00 hrs to accommodate early delegate arrivals. The main Conference sessions will take place on Wednesday 22nd March from 09.00 to approx. 16.15 hrs.
2023 Edinburgh Conference Flyer
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MAIN CONFERENCE SPONSORS:

Please e-mail admin@ukhma.org to ask about Sponsorship options

2023 Maritime UK Awards
2023-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The 2023 Maritime UK Awards are to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull on Thursday 9 March.

Held for the first time in September 2019, the Maritime UK Awards are run by the industry for the benefit of the industry. From a judging panel of internationally recognised maritime leaders to an awards evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, the Maritime UK Awards are a unique and impactful way to showcase your business, and collectively, to celebrate a thriving sector, worth £46.1bn to the UK economy.
The Maritime UK Awards are open to organisations from across the breadth of the maritime sector and its component shipping, ports, services, engineering, and leisure marine industries. With the UK government having launched its first long-term strategy for the sector, Maritime 2050, the award categories mirror its themes. In June 2021, Maritime UK published a stocktake of progress in implementing the strategy, with demonstrable progress being made across the board. The 2023 awards will showcase on a national stage the many of the projects being delivered in response to Maritime 2050.
The fourth Maritime UK Awards are to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, on Thursday 9 March. With over 800 years of seafaring history, Hull was chosen as the host for the 2023 awards to shine a light on a city that can be considered a global powerhouse for trade and one with a great maritime story to tell. The 2021 awards were held in Glasgow, which followed on from the sectors activity at COP26.
The awards help to fund Maritime UK’s cross-sector initiatives like Diversity in Maritime, the Careers & Outreach Programme and Regional Cluster Development Programme. Maritime UK is hugely grateful to its sponsors for enabling delivery of this national celebration of all things maritime.

Find out more & book your place here

Ethnicity in Maritime Network Meeting
2023-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join us for our first Ethnicity in Maritime Network meeting for 2023.
This meeting will be hybrid. We are grateful to OCIMF for hosting this meeting.
Please register below:
https://www.maritimeuk.org/events/events/ethnicity-in-maritime-1march23/

Women in Maritime Network - 21 February 2023
2023-02-21 10:30 - 12:30 UTC
You are invited to join us for the first Women in Maritime network meeting for 2023 on Tuesday 21 February from 10:30am – 12:30pm. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format and we will be discussing plans for International Women’s Day (8 March), International Day for Women in Maritime (18 May), Women in Summit (13 September), next steps for the Menopause Hub and more.
We hope you can join us in-person or virtually.
Thank you to The Seafarers’ Charity for hosting the meeting.
Register below:
https://www.maritimeuk.org/events/events/women-maritime-network-21-february-2023/

Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Refresher Course
2023-01-26 | HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2PN., HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN, United Kingdom
January 26th

1 day Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Refresher Course
Date: Thursday 26th January 2023
Venue: HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London WC2R 2PN.
Cost: £250.00 + VAT (10% discount for UKHMA Members)
Includes all course materials, refreshments and lunch
For full details please contact Richard Hussey:
E-mail: richard.hussey@wavetrain.co.uk
Tel: 020 7101 4951
Mob: 07838 152451

Cellnex Connectivity Days • Live!
2021-11-24 | Churchhill War Rooms, Clive Steps, King Charles St, London, SW1A 2AQ, United Kingdom
The world’s leading organisations are transforming. Join us in London on 24th November 2021 for a face-to-face event.

Coastlink Conference - New dates announced
2021-09-29 - 2021-09-30 | GOV.UK: 2025 UK Border Strategy
Mercator Media Ltd announces the postponement of the Coastlink Conference, due to take place on 21st & 22nd April 2021. The conference will now be held on 29th & 30th September 2021 at the Port of Antwerp.
We have taken the decision to reschedule as a result of the continuing impact of COVID-19 and the government guidelines in place. These guidelines would both restrict conference numbers, and, the ability to network and engage in the more social aspects of the conference.
Our primary concern remains the health and safety of all our speakers, delegates, staff, and sponsors, who take time out of their working environments to enjoy all the benefits of the conference and the opportunity to build on face-to-face relationships.
We are delighted to announce that the Port of Antwerp will continue to host the Conference at The Port House on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th September 2021. The programme will remain identical and will continue to offer attendees the chance to enjoy all aspects of the event, including the Conference Dinner and Technical Visit, in a safe atmosphere. Coastlink remains dedicated to providing a platform for industry professionals to meet and debate matters that are key to the future of short sea shipping and the intermodal transport networks that support the sector.
We are also pleased to announce that Nick Lambert of NLA International will continue to Chair the event, and a large number of our speakers and panellists have re-confirmed their attendance including Port of Tyne, Peel Ports, British Ports Association, Port of Zeebrugge and BIMCO.
We regret that the event is being re-scheduled but believe that this is the best course of action in light of the continuing COVID-19 situation. We look forward to delivering a successful event in September 2021 and meeting you all at the Port of Antwerp.
We wish everyone in the industry a safe time over the coming months – in the meantime save the dates of 29th & 30th September 2021 and we will see you at Coastlink!
For any further information on the Coastlink Conference please call the team on +44 1329 825335 or email info@coastlink.co.uk.

London International Shipping Week
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-17
Propelling world trade
The maritime world comes to London to do business!
London International Shipping Week, the week-long premier global shipping and maritime event, will be held during the week of September 13-17, 2021.
LISW21 will be the ‘must attend’ event of 2021, offering up to 250 industry functions and unique networking opportunities for leaders across all sectors of the international shipping industry. The sell-out one-day LISW21 Conference and Gala Dinner will attract the very highest-level government and shipping industry leaders from the UK and around the world to crown what promises to be another amazing week.
LISW21 CONFERENCE & GALA DINNER
Two of the most popular must-attend events taking place during London International Shipping Week in September 2021 will be the LISW21 Headline Conference and the LISW21 Gala Reception and Dinner.
The Headline Conference attracts the highest-level speakers from around the world, representing industry, shipping, government and academia. It also draws in an experienced, knowledgeable audience to discuss the key subjects that will be carefully selected and fine-tuned ahead of the event to ensure topicality and relevance. This will be one of the most timely, insightful and informative conferences ever.

London International Shipping Week’s Headline Conference is to be held at the impressive headquarters of the International Maritime Organization – the heart of global maritime regulation.
Taking place on Wednesday September 15 2021, the LISW21 Conference will feature a unique blend of in-person and online attendance, thereby attracting up to double the usual number of delegates who will come together to debate the most important issues facing the world’s shipping industry.
Click here to read the full venue announcement.
Our theme: Driving growth and recovery in a disrupted world
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, yet it is only one of many challenges facing a global shipping industry already in flux. LISW21 will explore how the shipping industry can balance its post-COVID recovery against the mounting pressures and opportunities of de-globalisation, decarbonisation, and digitalisation, for the agile, sustainable progression of international trade.
The key drivers of Trade, Finance, Technology and People will be evident throughout the week’s events including the headline LISW21 Conference backed up by the important principles of Environment, Social, and Governance.
The Gala Reception and Dinner will take place on Thursday September 16 2021 and will provide one of the most spectacular black-tie events in the global maritime calendar, attracting well over 1,000 top-level VIPs from all sectors of government and industry.
Venue details for the Gala Dinner to be announced soon.

Getting Ready for the Boom
2021-07-20 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Maritime Knowledge Hub, 3 Vanguard Way, Birkenhead, CH41 9HX, United Kingdom
As the UK’s private sector records its fastest growth in more than two decades and as an industry that prides itself on resilience and innovation, we need to be ready for the incredible growth that we’re about to enjoy. With this in mind, Mersey Maritime are hosting a series of ‘Getting ready for the boom’ events designed to support our industry in making the most of the opportunities that we have before us.
Join Mersey Maritime for an informal hybrid round table event and hear from industry experts discussing everything from cash flow, to presentation skills, or employment contracts to HR, and everything in between.
In their first event, Mersey Maritime will be joined by Debbie Black, Principal Solicitor at DGB Solictors and Graham Smith, Head of Business Development at IODM.
If you are interested please email: events@merseymaritime.co.uk

Face to Face: Briggs Marine
2021-07-06 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Maritime Knowledge Hub, 3 Vanguard Way, Birkenhead, CH41 9HX, United Kingdom
Mersey Maritime are delighted to welcome Briggs Marine for their July Face-2-Face. This is a hybrid event with limited spaces to attend in person.
If you would like to attend please email events@merseymaritime.co.uk to register your interest.

UK Ports Conference 2021 - Virtual Conference
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-08
The UK Ports Conference returns in 2021 to cover the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Attend to hear the latest insight and updates on key issues including free ports, trade updates, achieving decarbonisation and the role of ports in supporting offshore wind. The event will also provide practical guidance on asset management and delivering new port infrastructure.
Find out more here

Principles of Presentation and Marketing Workshop
2021-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Maritime Knowledge Hub, 3 Vanguard Way, Birkenhead, CH41 9HX, United Kingdom
Join Mersey Maritime for an informal workshop discussing business planning, marketing strategising, presentation skills, public relations, and everything in between. This will be a physical event only so places will be limited and offered on a first come first serve basis.
The speaker, Rachael Bampton-Aiken, is a strategic adviser and business consultant, changing places, developing businesses and delivering marketing and PR activity. She works with public and private sector companies from accountants to design agencies and destinations to tourist attractions, from Manchester to New York.
To register email : events@merseymaritime.co.uk
Members only.

British Ports Association Connectivity Seminar
2021-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Over the past year, the British Ports Association (BPA) has conducted a review into Port Connectivity, examining three core elements of connectivity including surface access, digital connectivity and energy capacity.
With Union Connectivity now being a core objective for the UK Government and their report due this Summer, the BPA has organised a short seminar to bring together key thinkers on transport connectivity on Wednesday 30 June, 10.30-12.00. This will be the first in a series of sessions held throughout the year.
From last-mile connections to major infrastructure capacity, the BPA has been encouraging policymakers to realise the opportunities for better connecting our strategic hubs and regional maritime clusters.
BPA are delighted to welcome Simon Chapman, Team leader – Road Investment Strategy Performance and Funding, Department for Transport; Maggie Simpson, Director General, Rail Freight Group; and Geoff Lippitt, Chief Commercial Officer, PD Ports to give their perspectives on strengthening port connectivity.
The BPA will also be presenting on the progress and findings from their ongoing Port Connectivity Review.
There will be a 30-minute Q&A session to close the webinar, where attendees will be able to submit questions to the panel.
This workshop is free to BPA members and for non-members it is £30 (+VAT).
Register here

The Mersey Maritime Exchange
2021-06-25
‘MARITIME 2050: THE JOURNEY SO FAR’
Mersey Maritime are delighted to announce their third annual conference, The Mersey Maritime Exchange.
The Mersey Maritime Exchange was originally conceived in 2019, in response to the Government’s Maritime 2050 report which set out the future of the sector over the next three decades. At the heart of the report was a commitment to technological transformation, decarbonisation and a more inclusive, highly-trained workforce.
This year’s conference will focus on ‘Maritime 2050: The journey so far’ and is being delivered with the support of the Department for Transport and Maritime UK.
The conference will again explore the Maritime 2050 strategy and its key themes, coming two-and-a-half years into the short-term recommendations and coinciding with the launch of Maritime UK’s detailed: ‘Maritime 2050: Where are we now?’ report. It will also celebrate the Day of the Seafarer 2021.
Over the past two years, industry and government have been working to deliver the short-term recommendations set out within the strategy. The conference will reflect on progress and identify areas for prioritisation in the coming months and years. The conference will also see the launch of a Maritime UK report detailing progress and how individuals and companies can get involved in the various activities being delivered in support of the 2050 vision.
Conference themes:

People
Innovation
Environment
Competitiveness
Regional Growth

Event format:
The conference will be a hybrid virtual and in-person event. Attendance in-person is by invitation only.
Virtual registration to the conference is open to all.
Register here

World Ports Conference 2021
2021-06-21 - 2021-06-25
A world-class virtual event assessing the indispensable role of ports in global maritime trade and brings together key industry stakeholders for learning, information sharing, networking and collaboration.
Register here

Seawork 15th - 17th June 2021
2021-06-15 09:30 - 2021-06-17 16:00 UTC | ESPO: New Year's Message from Annaleena Mäkilä, ESPO Chair
Seawork is a ‘one stop shop’ for buyers, providing access to the commercial marine and workboat markets. It is the largest European commercial marine exhibition held at the prestigious Mayflower Park venue in Southampton, SO14 2AN, United Kingdom.
Now in its 23rd year, Seawork offers a unique combination of undercover exhibition space, open air demonstrations and floating displays.
The exhibition encompasses:

18,000m² of undercover space spread over two purpose built exhibition halls
Purpose built pontoons for more than 70 vessels and floating exhibits
Demonstrations out on the water
Quayside area for trailers, large exhibits and outdoor demonstrations
Excellent conference and meeting facilities

Here are four good reasons to attend:

Walk away with a head full of new ideas and concepts to help you in your job.
See in-depth examples of how money can be saved in workboat operations. Our packed programme of conferences, events, demos and competitions provide a productive background buzz throughout Seawork’s fully occupied exhibition and display areas.
Make new contacts and catch up with people you already know in the supply chain – Seawork attracts over 600 exhibitors and 7700 attendees from all over the world.
Have a great day out – there is no other event like it! It is the largest international commercial maritime exhibition and business forum held at the prestigious Mayflower Park venue in Southampton.

2021 DATES AND TIMES

Tuesday 15th June 2021 (0930 – 1730)
Wednesday 16th June 2021 (0930 – 1730)
Thursday 17th June 2021 (0930 – 1600)

ESPO CONFERENCE REGATTA 2021 25-28 MAY: ESPO SAILS TOWARDS YOU!
2021-05-25 08:00 - 2021-05-28 17:00 UTC
ESPO CONFERENCE REGATTA 2021
25-28 MAY: ESPO SAILS TOWARDS YOU!

22 January 2021

This year, the ESPO Conference will be sailing towards you: We are taking you on a Conference Regatta, crossing Europe from South to North. We set sail in the Port ofValencia on Tuesday 25 May. From there we sail off to Ghent, where we will be welcomed by our second host, North Sea Port on Wednesday 26 May. Our last port of call will be the Port of Oslo, where we race to the finish line on Friday 28 May.

We all hope that you will be part of this unique 17th edition of the ESPO Conference, either in-person at one of the destinations or virtually, or maybe combining both. We have so much to talk about!
After a year of disruption, Europe is preparing for a green recovery, a plan that aims at combining the need to recover with the delivery of the Green Deal, Europe’s flagship project to become the world’s first net-zero emission area by 2050. At the same time, the EU seeks to strengthen its resilience by pursuing an open strategic autonomy approach in trade. Finally, the 1st of January we became the EU-27, a game changer for Europe’s ports or not?
In 2020, Europe’s ports have shown the best of themselves. Throughout the pandemic, they remained operational and have been playing a critical role in keeping the supply chains going.
It is now time to prepare for the future. Being at the centre of different strategies, Europe’s ports can be a partner in building a stronger and better Europe. They can develop towards becoming real engines of growth and green recovery, while engaging fully into the digitalisation process. What do ports have to offer? Which tools and policy ingredients are needed to boost this development? How to engage all partners in the port ecosystem?
Join us for this ESPO Conference Regatta 2021 and let’s talk all together – port industry, businesses, academics and, last but not least, EU policy makers – about the future of ports as part of a strong and resilient European economy and society.
Save the date now! We will be back soon with an exciting programme and more information on how to welcome you on board of this Annual Highlight of the European port industry!

More information soon at
www.espo-conference-regatta-2021.com

Container Terminal Automation Conference
2021-05-18 - 2021-05-21
Networking opportunities at CTAC2021

Registration is now open for the Container Terminal Automation Conference on 18th to 21st May 2021.
The programme has been announced for this year’s event which will host online debates on the state of the sector featuring C-level leaders from the industry to drive productivity through innovation and collaboration.
​​​You can explore the emerging technologies that are revolutionising the sector and network with the key decision makers at leading international terminals as they continue their journey towards automation.
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View the Speaker Line-Up

Programme highlights include:

An update on the state of the sector from C-Level speakers representing industry leading terminal operators

Discover the best strategy for automation and hear from successful adopters

Extract value from emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning and digital twin

Promote collaboration between the industry’s key players to both push for data standards and work towards sustainability goals.

Register Today

Register today and take advantage of the networking opportunities at the leading terminal automation conference for 2021.

Pride in Maritime Network
2021-04-23 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
Invite: Pride in Maritime Network
Join us for the our second Pride in Maritime Network catch up for 2021 on Friday 23 April at 15:00.

Women in Maritime Network
2021-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Invite: Mental Health in Maritime Network

Join us for the second Women in Maritime Network catch up for 2021 on Thursday 22 April from 10:00 – 12:00.

Coastlink Live
2021-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
The first free to attend Coastlink Live online conference will take place on Thursday 22nd April 2021 10:00-11:00 BST.
Coastlink is a neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea and feeder shipping, and the intermodal transport networks through the ports that support the sector.

The theme for this first online session of Coastlink Live will focus on Short Sea Shipping – Adapting the supply chain in a post-Brexit era. Looking at how the movement of freight is changing post-Brexit and the impact this is having on both the supply chain and the short sea shipping sector.

Coastlink Live will deliver 3 expert panel speakers looking at the impact of these changes to Port Operators, Shipping Agents and the Logistics sector.

Joining our Chair – Nick Lambert, Director of NLA International – and our speakers, is Justin Atkin, UK & Ireland Representative for the Port of Antwerp who will deliver the welcome address.

Register for this session to hear more about the emerging changes being seen in the supply chain following Brexit and how opportunities for short sea shipping are expanding.

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Moving goods into or out of Northern Ireland
2021-04-06
NEW TRAINING COURSE:

Moving goods into or out of Northern Ireland

The UK left the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union on 31 December 2020.
From 1 January 2021, the ‘Northern Ireland Protocol’ took effect and now customs declarations as well as safety and security declarations are needed for goods moving from GB to NI.
Our comprehensive new one-day training course will evaluate trading arrangements for goods movements into and out of Northern Ireland. The implications of trading arrangements arising from the Northern Ireland Protocol and trade in 2021 are evaluated in terms of trade between Northern Ireland and either Great Britain, the European Union or the Rest of the World.
Topics Covered:

Introduction

The NI Protocol
Why are there changes?
How do the changes impact businesses in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the European Union?

Moving goods from GB to NI

What has changed and how will this affect my business
Preparing to import & EORI number requirements
Documentation requirements
Entry Summary Declarations (ENS)
NI Import customs declaration procedures
Moving Sanitary/Phytosanitary (SPS) goods
Use of Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
Payment of import duty

Moving goods from NI to GB

Trade procedures that apply
Qualifying goods concept
Customs requirements for goods subject to international obligations & goods under duty suspension
Moving goods via Ireland

Moving goods between NI and the EU

Trade procedures that apply
Moving goods via Great Britain under Transit procedures
Moving goods between NI and the Rest of the World
Trade procedures that apply
Payment of duty
UK free trade agreements

Product Regulation

What is required in a post transition world?
Product labelling
Conformity assessments and conformity declarations
Wood packaging (ISPM15)

Next Available Dates:
6 April 2021
14 April 2021
Please note, due to COVID-19, courses are being delivered via virtual classroom.

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Active Bystanders
2021-03-24 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
The BPA’s Council had highlighted that inclusion in the workplace is an area that UK ports might want to look at in terms of their operations and communications.
There will be a series four webinars taking place on 24 February and 3/10/24 March from 11:30-13:00. They will be held online using Microsoft Teams and will be recorded, meaning you can share with colleagues who may not be able to attend the live webinar. The webinars are free to attend for all BPA port and associate members, for non-members it will cost £20 +VAT per session.
Why Inclusion?
Inclusion is a broad subject and is a term that trips off the tongue of many. However, people have different understandings of what the word means. Many use the word inclusion as an interchangeable one with diversity, or even equality. Inclusive Employers focus on workplace inclusion and look at inclusion as an overarching culture that encompasses diversity and equality and many other aspects of our working lives. This series of webinars will give you an understanding of why inclusion is essential for people in workplaces to feel valued and to flourish at work. We will explore why inclusion is everyone’s right and responsibility, and how inclusive work environments benefit everyone.
Who should attend these webinars?
This is not just for HR professionals! Colleagues of all levels and roles interested in improving their understanding about inclusion and making a difference in the work environment. This includes everyone from board level and the executive team, to middle managers and junior staff from any of your teams. We really hope to have a strong turnout from members and look forward to your support on this.
What are the objectives of this webinar programme?

Equip colleagues with clarity on what inclusion is
Shatter myths and illusions about inclusion and diversity
Enable colleagues to reflect on the impact of their actions
Offer colleagues an understanding of unconscious bias and how it impacts on decisions
Encourage colleagues to have be open to differences
Encourage colleagues to be inclusion allies.

Webinar 4 – Active Bystanders
The psychology of the ‘bystander effect’ has long been explored and discussed. But what does it actually mean and how can this impact progress of creating and maintaining inclusive cultures in our workplaces? If we see or hear moments of exclusion or indeed discrimination, if we standby and don’t step in, are we complicit to the actions, language and behaviours of others? In this 90-minute webinar we’ll explore the idea of ‘active bystanding’ and what we can do to step in, every time.
What delegates will learn:

Understanding the impact of workplace banter and what the law has to say about it
What is the ‘bystander effect’ – exploring the psychology
The impact on inclusive workplace culture
How we can ‘step in’ and have courageous conversations to make a positive impact

Register here

A vision for the port of the future: The Smart Port Manifesto
2021-03-18 15:00 - 16:30 UTC
Get inspired by a webinar where a panel of thought leaders from the major European ports present their views on the Smart Port Manifesto.

About this Event

Join the next webinar hold on the topic of Smart Port characteristics. Get acquainted with the Smart port manifesto and learn from the experience of European thought leaders.
Welcome and intro
Dr. Valentin Carlan, Post-doc researcher, University of Antwerp
SPEED project and The Smart Port Manifesto
Prof. Dr. Wouter van Bockhaven, SPEED project leader, Antwerp Management School
Panel debate held with 6 European thought leaders
Geert DE WILDE, CEO, NxtPort International
Jose SANCHEZ, International Project Manager, AIVP
Stefan BREITENBACH, Head of Project Department, Port of Hamburg Marketing
Marten VAN DER VELDE, Director Strategy & Innovation, Portbase, Port of Rotterdam
Cyril CHEDOT, Chef du service Planification de l’Aménagement du Territoire / Mission RDI, HAROPA/ Port du Havre
Richard WILLIS, Port Operations and technology Director, Royal HaskoningDHV
Dr. Valentin Carlan – moderator
Live questions and closing
All

Can Ports Leverage Diversity to Propel Innovation?
2021-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Thursday 18 March 2021 | 3pm CET
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The maritime sector, with ports at the top of the list, have been dominated by publicly-appointed, senior, monochromed male managers since their foundation. However, with more imaginative senior appointments seen more recently at some port authorities, are we witnessing the beginning of a sea change in port management diversity? How can an injection of diverse, new blood into both senior and middle management at ports propel innovation?
Speakers:
Despina Theodosiou, President WISTA International / CEO Tototheo Maritime
Flor Pitty, Chair IAPH Women’s Forum / Director-General Ports and Ancillary Services Panama Maritime Authority
Taha Riani, Managing Partner, Allyens
​Moderator:​ : Ines Nastali, Editor, Ports & Harbors, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit
