PD Ports revealed their plans of a new innovative digital platform to enhance the national and international competitiveness of the River Tees.
Specifically, the platform aims to promote the strengths of the River Tees and support businesses that rely on the river to trade, is part of the Statutory Harbour Authority’s continued commitment to work with customers and key stakeholders to maximize investment and job opportunities across the region.
Frans Calje, PD Ports CEO, explained how the new digital hub is a positive step forward in the Statutory Harbour Authority’s continued commitment to supporting future trade growth.
For the time being, PD Ports are collaborating with customers and key partners to develop plans that build on the strengths of the River. It is stated that “the launch of this new digital platform will be a vital tool that will allow fellow river users, potential investors and key stakeholders, to access a wealth of information about the river’s operations, its world-class infrastructure and excellent transport connections.”
Concluding, the tool will be used not only to help raise awareness of the Maritime industry with the young people in the Tees Valley but to also highlight to potential investors, the commitment this region has to upskilling our future generation.
