UK Port Groups

DP World is a leading enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain.

They operate multiple yet related businesses – from marine and inland terminals, maritime services, logistics and ancillary services to technology-driven trade solutions.

Forth Ports is a dynamic UK-based multimodal ports owner and operator. The ports are strategically positioned and serve as logistical gateways across the UK.

They offer businesses a wide range of diverse, port-related services, and help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world.

PD Ports are one of the key players in multimodal logistics, warehousing and estates management and are already building a reputation as a centre of renewable energy expertise.

At the heart of operations is a multi award winning ports and logistics business, highly effective in numerous key UK locations.

Peel Ports Group are an ideal example of the whole being more than the sum of the individual parts. They are not merely a collection of UK and Irish ports with superior infrastructure, facilities and services, they are a unique, innovative network, a network that connects the UK and Ireland to Europe and the rest of the world.

Hutchison Ports are the world’s leading port network. Over 30,000 employees, operating ports and terminals in 25 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.

The network is built on firm commitments to the communities where they operate.

ABP is the UK’s leading port operator, with a unique network of 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales. ABP ports include Immingham, the UK's busiest port, and Southampton, the nation’s second largest and most efficient container port, as well as the UK’s number one for cars and cruise.

Created in 1992, the British Ports Association represents the interests of its 100 full members, and numerous associate members, to the UK and devolved Governments, the EU and national and international bodies. The membership comprises many ports, terminal operators and port facilities

Based in Brussels, the European Sea Ports Organisation ensures that seaports have a clear voice in the European Union..

ESPO represents the common interests and promotes the common views and values of its members to the European institutions and its policy makers.

The Port of London Authority works to ensure navigational safety along the tidal Thames.

Sharing its marine, environmental, planning and other expertise to promote use of the river and safeguard its unique marine environment.

The United Kingdom Major Ports Group Ltd (UKMPG) was formed in 1993 and is the trade association representing most of the larger commercial ports in the United Kingdom.

It has nine members who, between them, own and operate over 40 ports.