Yesterday I was pleased to attend and speak at the Harwich Clean Energy & Maritime Summer Reception, bringing together maritime businesses, port users and energy leaders from across Harwich, Felixstowe and the wider eastern region.

On Monday I chaired the latest meeting of the APPG for Ports and Maritime, where we looked at the future of UK ports and some of the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

I spoke in the chamber today about Maersk’s decision to withdraw from Felixstowe.