Sponsors of Coastlink - the Port of Tyne – have been shortlisted as finalists in 2 categories at the Maritime UK Awards: Clean Maritime Operator; and Clean Maritime Enabler. The port has impressed industry judges with their contribution to the transition to zero emissions, and their work to support green innovation in the UK Maritime sector.
Matt Beeton, Chief Executive Officer at the Port of Tyne, said: “I’m 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’s 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.”
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 ‘Industry Challenges and New Opportunities for short sea and feeder shipping’ 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 – the UK’s first maritime Innovation Hub. Ian will share his insight into how efficiencies can be made through communication, collaboration, and innovation.
Join the Port of Tyne and other key industry professionals at Coastlink on 21 & 22 April 2021. Hosted in Europe’s second largest port – the Port of Antwerp – Coastlink will look at the next steps for short sea shipping and the supporting intermodal sectors. Session topics include:
Session 1: Market Sector Overview: Industry Challenges and New Opportunities for Short Sea & Feeder Shipping
Session 2: Building Connectivity & Networks for the future – linking Short Sea & Feeder Shipping to Intermodal Transport Routes
Session 3: Looking to the future – Improving efficiencies through Digitalisation & Innovation
More information on the event and how to book your place can be found on the Coastlink Website. Alternatively, please call the team on +44 1329 825335 or email info@coastlink.co.uk
