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Bringing UK planning stakeholders, policy makers, community and business leaders together via our conferences and events. Follow for live updates!

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Gavin Wright and Richard Willis from @RHDHV_SA discuss the climate change threats to port assets
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Martin Mannion from Mannion Marine shares how to plan for port development#UKPorts25

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Following the afternoon networking session, Borbala Trifunovics from @TheCrownEstate explains The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator #UKPorts25

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John Chaplin from @bristolport explains the opportunities for supporting offshore wind development, maintenance and the future of floating offshore wind#UKPorts25

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Miles Carden from @HarbourFalmouth gives guidance on supporting the development of renewable energy at ports#UKPorts25

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Following the networking lunch, Matt Hodson from @sea_celtic talks about unlocking the economic potential of the Celtic Sea #UKPorts25

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Anisa Koci from @PortsmouthPort shares the progress with the development of shore power#UKPorts25

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Following the morning networking session, The final panel of the day discuss improving decarbonisation and sustainability across the port. The panel includes Grace Rawnsley from @LondonPortAuth and Kieran Morton from @PortofAberdeen #UKPorts25#UKPorts25

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Russell Park from @UKPowerNetworks explains delivering the power needed to ports to support increased electricity usage #UKPorts25

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To kick off proceedings, the first panel of the day discuss how to prepare for future fuels. The panel includes Ralph Windeatt from @abports21, Rosa Rotko from @MottMacDonald and Julia Harrowsmith from @transportgovuk

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Geraint Evans from @UKMajorPorts welcomes attendees to UK Ports Conference 2025 #UKPorts25

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The final panel of the day discuss identifying the areas for port growth and development. The panel includes Phil​​​​ Hall from @PeelPorts, Sinclair Browne from Port of Inverness and Cathy Hall from @abports21 #UKPorts25

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Following the afternoon networking session, Andrew Meaney from Oxera explains how to secure funding for port development#UKPorts25

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The next panel of the day discuss how to ensure the ports sector has the skills needed. The panel includes Lorna Wagner from @MUKSolent, Matt Johnson from South Coast Institute of Technology and Chris Hatter from @PortsmouthPort #UKPorts25

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Following the networking lunch, Debbie Cavaldoro from @saferports explains instilling a culture of safety in ports and establishing effective processes #UKPorts25

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Martin Nyhuus from DP World Marine Services talks through adopting technology and automation to drive efficiencies in port operations #UKPorts25

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Following the morning networking session, the first panel of the day discuss improving port connectivity. The panel includes Julie Garn from @GBRailfreight, Mark Hooper from @SolentStevedore and Julian Worth from @ciltuk #UKPorts25

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Trevor Crowe from @Clarkson_crsl explains the latest shipping market trends and trade patterns #UKPorts25

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To kick off proceedings, Doug Bannister from @Port_of_Dover shares the opportunities and challenges for port growth and development #UKPorts25

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Richard Ballantyne OBE from @britishports welcomes attendees to UK Ports Conference 2025 #UKPorts25