PD Ports Warns UK Against 'Brexit Blinkers'
In the week that global maritime leaders gave the UK a vote of confidence, naming it one of the worldâs leading maritime centres, PD Ports is urging UK businesses not to develop âBrexit blinkersâ but instead to explore significant new global opportunities as the UK negotiates its exit from the EU. Industry data shows UK export performance as a whole has been stronger outside the Single Market than within the EU over the last decade according to PwCâs UK Economic Outlook report. Although Brexit will bring challenges to the UK export market, there are equal opportunities to increase their focus on key emerging markets such as Asia in the medium and long-term, allowing businesses to take a truly global approach rather than limiting themselves to trade within the Union.
PD Ports Appoints Business Director
PD Ports has recently appointed Geoff Lippitt as Business Development Director. Geoff also joins the Companyâs Executive Committee team, reporting to Chief Executive Officer, David Robinson. Geoffâs remit is to lead the commercial business development activities across the Company, which includes assuming responsibility for PD Portsâ commercial personnel reporting lines. In keeping with PD Portsâ core business strategy, this will allow for a more streamlined approach to the businessâ customer relations activities and will enhance value for its stakeholders.