By David Ralph, chief executive, Haven Gateway

EVERY year, the Haven Gateway, together with the CLA (Country Land and Business Association), hosts a business breakfast on the second day of the Suffolk Show. This year we were delighted that the event was sponsored by the accountancy and business advice firm Ensors. With more than 130 people attending on a beautiful morning, it was a glorious place to be.

By John Winn, Chairman, Haven Gateway private business forum, and Hon Consul for the German Federal Republic

EUROPEAN Maritime Day … I know, I know. Not the sort of flag day which will persuade Brits to part with their bus far to the old boy shaking a tin outside M&S.

Indeed, that is the trouble with ‘words’ from Brussels. They manage to mix hyperbole with what Auntie Winifred in Scarborough used to refer to as ‘small round things’. This is sometimes a great shame because, on occasions, they do actually start to deal with nitty-gritty issues to advance the benefit of European citizenry and not, as we all sometimes fear, to increase some sizeable individual pension pots.

But enough of this cynicism. There is something useful to report so, if you are still with me, please persevere. 

NextGen together with Essex County Council are organising an event on the issues and complexities surrounding next generation broadband.

THIS month has seen a landmark moment for the EU Dryport project, with an official opening ceremony and seminar at the Skaraborg Logistic Center, at Falköping in Sweden.

This facility is the flagship development of the Swedish Dryport partners and has served as an excellent case study for other partners who are planning and developing their own dryport projects.

IT is often said there is strength in numbers – and I would say, even more so when those numbers are led by the Haven Gateway!

Port operators and harbour authorities from King’s Lynn to Newhaven, under the banner of the new Greater South East Ports Roundtable, gathered at the Chamber of Shipping’s offices in London last week (10 May) to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by the industry. They were joined by Mike Penning, the Minister responsible for shipping and roads, who spoke extensively and was generous with his time responding to questions.

Ipswich, UK: Innovation Martlesham has today announced its new operations team who are based at the newly refurbished Ross building at Adastral Park and comprises Marika Klipalo, David Ralph and Nicky Daniels.

HGP has successfully applied to CLG for transition funding.

I love Lnascapes campaign - The winner is Shotley Cliff who will receive £18,000 to improve their footpath and picnic area.

Innovation Martlesham is well under way; the Ross building has now been fully refurbished.

Richard Morton explains the importance of ICT and the logistics network