The major economic impact of the Haven Gateway’s ports, shipping and logistics sector has been demonstrated in a new study which shows that the sector has an annual turnover of about £3 billion and directly employs 32,200 people in the subregion.

SMARTER logistics, based on supply chain collaboration, low-carbon transport options and PortCentric solutions, were top of the agenda at last month's Multimodal exhibition and conference, held in Birmingham.

Exis Technologies, in partnership with Maritime Cargo Processing, are offering an essential free IMDG Code e-learnng presentation in Felixstowe on 25/26 May 2010.

The Haven Gateway Partnership is setting the standards for working with its business community with Chairman George Kieffer, formally signing the Small Business Engagement Accord prepared by Essex FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) during a special ceremony at the Ashcroft Business School in Chelmsford  on Tuesday 20 April 2010.

There was fulsome praise for our own Stephen Bracewell as he completed his two years as chairman of the influential British Ports Association towards the end of last month (March).

Ever fancied getting stuck into practical conservation tasks, improving local green spaces and being outdoors?

The Haven Gateway has so much to offer and we are always looking for ways of getting that message across. This year we have opted for a trusted old tradition – send a postcard (or several)!

Large construction projects will help the Haven Gateway sub-region emerge from recession significantly faster than other areas of the UK.  This was the positive message from Haven Gateway Partnership Chairman - George Kieffer at a breakfast seminar held on Friday in Ipswich.

Today saw the publication of a major study into the future land and property needs of the Suffolk Haven Gateway for employment purposes.

Following a short period of consultation, John Healey, Minister for Housing and Planning, has confirmed that the Haven Gateway will receive £3,464,424 for capital Growth Funding for 2010/11.