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UK Major Ports Group

London, UNITED KINGDOMTrade AssociationReg: 8326617103157-95Since 24/03/2026

Budget

€600 — €0

EP Access

0

accredited persons

Staff

3

3 FTE

EU Grants

None

Mission & Goals

Formed in 1993, the UK Major Ports Group is the trade body for the UK’s major port operators and represents nine of the top ten port operators in UK. 95% of the UK’s physical trade with the world arrives or departs by sea, of which our members collectively handle 75% of the UK’s port volumes through 40 ports. These include the largest ports in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. UKMPG members together already invest around £500 million per year in the UK’s ports and related infrastructure. Current UKMPG members are Associated British Ports, Belfast Harbour Commissioners, The Bristol Port Company, DP World UK, Forth Ports, Hutchison Ports UK, PD Ports, Peel Ports, and the Port of London Authority.

EU Legislative Interests

EU Ports Strategy

Communication Activities

N/A

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

Logistics UK ESPO - Observer status IAPH

Organisation Members

Associated British Ports Belfast Harbour Commissioners The Bristol Port Company DP World UK Forth Ports Hutchison Ports UK PD Ports Peel Ports Port of London Authority.

Commissioner Meetings

No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.

UK Major Ports Group — EU Lobby Register | GovLens