Matt Beeton, Chief Executive Officer at the Port of Tyne, said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted that the Port of Tyne is shortlisted in recognition of our Clean Energy initiatives. Sustainability is very close to our hearts, and Clean Energy is absolutely central to our Tyne 2050 strategy. Our vision is to be recognised as the safest, most environmentally focused port in the UK with an intentionally ambitious strategy fully aligned to the Government\u2019s UK Maritime 2050 Strategy. Being named as a finalist in two Clean Maritime categories is testament to the work we are already doing to achieve that vision.\u201d<\/p>\n
Coastlink will be attended by Port of Tyne stakeholders: Richard Newton, Commercial Director Logistics; and Ian Blake, Head of Information Technology. Richard will be joining our panel discussion focussed on \u2018Industry Challenges and New Opportunities for short sea and feeder shipping\u2019 looking at the increased opportunities for the coastal shipping sector. Ian Blake will present on Day 2 of the conference, looking at the success of the work in the Port of Tyne Maritime Innovation Hub \u2013 the UK\u2019s first maritime Innovation Hub. Ian will share his insight into how efficiencies can be made through communication, collaboration, and innovation.<\/p>\n
Join the Port of Tyne and other key industry professionals at Coastlink on 21 & 22 April 2021. Hosted in Europe\u2019s second largest port \u2013 the Port of Antwerp \u2013 Coastlink will look at the next steps for short sea shipping and the supporting intermodal sectors. Session topics include:<\/p>\n
\uf0a7Session 1: Market Sector Overview: Industry Challenges and New Opportunities for Short Sea & Feeder Shipping<\/p>\n
\uf0a7Session 2: Building Connectivity & Networks for the future \u2013 linking Short Sea & Feeder Shipping to Intermodal Transport Routes<\/p>\n
\uf0a7Session 3: Looking to the future \u2013 Improving efficiencies through Digitalisation & Innovation<\/p>\n