PD Ports, Statutory Harbour Authority for the River Tees and owner and operator of Teesport, has launched a new digital platform to promote the river trade and support the Government in taking measures to enhance the region.
The new platform, which will be a vital tool for river users, potential investors and stakeholders to access a wealth of information about the river’s world-class operations, has been in development since late 2020 as part of the Statutory Harbour Authority’s continued commitment to maximise investment and job opportunities across the Tees Valley.
Frans Calje, PD Ports CEO, claimed that the new digital hub will help accelerate the company’s future vision to make the River Tees the UK’s most successful port region by 2050, whilst also supporting future trade growth and strengthening Teesport’s position as the Northern Gateway for international trade.
“The new website will showcase the unique strengths of our region to inward investors, demonstrate the world-class infrastructure and unparalleled connectivity we have at Teesport as well as promote job and training opportunities in order to drive social value in the Tees Valley,” he explained and added, “We have seen that a collaborative approach is key to enhancing the global competitiveness of the Tees Valley.”
Julie Underwood, Executive Director of International Trade at the North East England Chamber of Commerce, offered her backing of the project from the initial planning stages, according to a statement.
“PD Ports has delivered an invaluable tool in the new Teesport Website and it certainly reflects the enormous asset the Port is to the Tees Valley and the wider North East,” said Underwood. “It presents the scale of the port, and all the businesses utilising this facility in a very engaging way, demonstrating the value of the River Tees to the continued prosperity of our region and the people who work and live here.”
Throughout the process, PD Ports said it has regularly engaged with key businesses and stakeholders across the River Tees, offering updates on the project as well as inviting stakeholders to take part and create a free company profile to demonstrate the knowledge and expertise that sits along the banks of the River Tees.
