UK Minister Calls for Investment in Maritime
networking overlooking the River Mersey. Day two speakers A local Liverpool focus was provided with a welcome from Cllr Phil Davies, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Portfolio Lead for Economic Development and Energy and Leader of Wirral Council. He was followed by Mark Whitworth, CEO of Peel Ports, who spoke about Liverpool’s illustrious history and the exciting future of one of the largest, busiest and most diverse ports in the UK. Delegates were fascinated to learn more about Liverpool2, a new £300 million deepwater container terminal. David Jones
Walters Joins Peel Ports Group
group commercial director Peel Ports Group confirmed the appointment of Patrick Walters as group commercial director. Walters is a leading commercial executives in the U.K. ports industry, having held top positions in P&O Ports, DP World and Associated British Ports. Peel Ports group CEO Mark Whitworth believes that Patrick’s experience will prove invaluable as the business commits itself to extremely ambitious growth plans. Whitworth said: “Securing Patrick Walters is a major coup for the company and he brings exceptional experience and credentials to Peel Ports. Patrick
