Freeport East

📢Join the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult for this free session in Offshore Wind Market Access Training being held in the Freeport East HQ in Harwich... 📆Tuesday 14 Jan 2025 🕧12:30-15.30 📍Scandinavia House, Parkeston, Harwich CO12 4SP This session through the East of England Connect programme is for companies interested in breaking into the offshore renewables sector or already working in the sector but looking to improve their market awareness. This training is designed to provide all participants with a greater understanding of the offshore wind industry. Participants will learn about the UK wind resources, prices and market. In addition to this, participants will be provided with an overview of a typical offshore wind farm. The knowledge gained from completing this module will allow the participants to build a picture of where their product or service fits into the offshore wind industry. Tickets are limited to 15 places so register quickly to secure your space: https://ow.ly/8gpW50UrEYz Equinor I ScottishPower Renewables I Essex County Council I Ambitious Essex I Tendring District Council

🔌Are you expecting to have new electrical power needs in and around Felixstowe or Harwich in the next 10 years? If so, then Freeport East would like to hear from you. Freeport East are working with @ukpowernetworks and local authorities to develop a more detailed assessment of future power needs for commercial and industrial customers in coming years. With the growth in cleaner fuels such as green hydrogen, electric charging for HGVs and other transport, electrification of our ports as well as new manufacturing and logistics uses, there is forecast to be a significant growth in power needs in the Freeport East area. Our study will form the basis of an analysis to consider the case for new local power investment to ensure that local economic growth is not prevented by the lack of accessible grid infrastructure. We are also interested in hearing from any landowners, developers and businesses who may have plans for new renewable power generation facilities in and around the Harwich and Felixstowe areas. These types of investments will also form an important part of the overall picture of future energy demand and supply in the theses areas. The level of future energy growth was previously explored in our Green Transport Hub report developed together with the REA - see here: https://lnkd.in/eM6rahrw Ofgem, National Energy System Operator, ScottishPower Renewables, RWE, Lesley Wagland, Ivan Henderson, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Suffolk County Council, Essex County Council, Tendring District Council, East Suffolk Council, Connected Places Catapult, Energy Systems Catapult

🎉 Freeport East is celebrating a successful 2024 in which it has continued to grow its role as a magnet for fresh #investment and new job #opportunities in the East of England. Over £250m of private sector investment to date, 1800 new jobs secured, several market-leading innovation projects, a Clean Growth Fund supporting high-growth local businesses, new skills support and much more……...   The team are excited to see what 2025 has in store…...   For the full press release and to review Freeport East in a year: https://lnkd.in/e7geF5FU   Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Suffolk County Council, Essex County Council, Tendring District Council, East Suffolk Council, University of Essex, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Gateway 14, Stowmarket, Hutchison Ports (UK), Hutchison Ports (UK), Port of Felixstowe / Port of Britain, Lesley Wagland, Ivan Henderson, Robert Singh, Sir Christopher Haworth Bt Jack Abbott Pamela Cox Bernard Jenkin Jaynic

🎉 Freeport East is celebrating a successful 2024 in which it has continued to grow its role as a magnet for fresh #investment and new job #opportunities in the East of England. Over £250m of private sector investment to date, 1800 new jobs secured, several market-leading innovation projects, a Clean Growth Fund supporting high-growth local businesses, new skills support and much more……...   The team are excited to see what 2025 has in store…...   For the full press release and to review Freeport East in a year: https://lnkd.in/e7geF5FU   Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Suffolk County Council, Essex County Council, Tendring District Council, East Suffolk Council, University of Essex, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Gateway 14, Stowmarket, Hutchison Ports (UK), Hutchison Ports (UK), Port of Felixstowe / Port of Britain, Lesley Wagland, Ivan Henderson, Robert Singh, Sir Christopher Haworth Bt Jack Abbott Pamela Cox Bernard Jenkin Jaynic

The winter edition of BusinessTime in Essex is now out in which we have a page discussing how Freeport East is moving full steam ahead in driving economic opportunities, attracting investment, and advancing innovation. The ports of Felixstowe, Harwich and Ipswich carry a significant proportion of trade in and out of the UK and represent a prime opportunity for Freeport East to drive growth across the local area and beyond. In total, our area of operation covers a diverse footprint that includes Harwich, Clacton, Colchester, Ipswich, Felixstowe, Sudbury and Stowmarket. To read more about how Freeport East is a catalyst for growth and innovation in Essex and the wider area see p.68 using this link: https://ow.ly/KB4o50Uryro #innovation #economicgrowth #fdi

💙It was a full house at our second clean energy and maritime business forum in Harwich last week... We have worked with partners to develop the new Harwich Clean Energy and Maritime Innovation Cluster bringing together growing SMEs and large companies in the renewable energy, green fuels, ports, technology and maritime sectors while developing links with education and research organisations. The Cluster is also aligned with the model of the Government’s new Industrial Strategy which provides a focus on the alignment of Places and Sectors. The Harwich Clean Energy and Maritime Innovation Cluster is being delivered by a partnership including Freeport East, the University of Essex and Tendring District Council to support developing businesses in the region. Read more about the latest business forum here https://lnkd.in/eUeqydJY and if you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive information about future events please contact us here: https://ow.ly/eE6t50UpXRB.

👏Freeport East is pleased to announce a new partnership with greenCrowd, an impact-focused investment advisory firm, to attract more investment capital into the region’s high-potential and innovative SMEs. Freeport East CEO Steve Beel and Rick Gambetta, Founder of greenCrowd, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on strengthening innovation networks in the East of England and increasing access to capital for SME growth. The collaboration will leverage the GreenCrowd Impact Fund (GIF), a platform initiative to bridge financing gaps for SMEs developing cutting edge solutions in critical sustainability sectors. The GreenCrowd Impact Fund is intended to focus on 6 key investment sectors, each of which align with regional strengths in the Freeport East area: - Renewable Energy - Energy Efficiency - Sustainable Agriculture - Circular Economy - Carbon Reduction; and - Water Management For more information see here... https://ow.ly/xS6a50UoezY #innovation #accesstofinance #esg Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Suffolk County Council, Essex County Council, Tendring District Council, East Suffolk Council, University of Essex, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Gateway 14, Stowmarket, Hutchison Ports (UK), PORT OF FELIXSTOWE LIMITED, Lesley Wagland, Ivan Henderson, Robert Singh, Sir Christopher Haworth Bt

Great news for Gateway 14 and Freeport East, and an important next step in growing and diversifying the economy of Stowmarket and the wider Mid-Suffolk area…   The Skills and Innovation Centre will aim to address skills gaps locally and within the Freeport area and seize opportunities around growing sectors such as the green economy and digital/AI technology.   Positioned between the UK’s largest trading gateway at Felixstowe and the world-class knowledge assets of Cambridge and the wider East of England, it offers an unrivalled location and positions our region as a top choice for ambitious businesses in the high-growth green economy.   Read more here https://lnkd.in/eKHwURdx and in post below.

Freeport East was delighted to hold its Board meeting this month at The Range's state of the art 1.17 million sq. ft. distribution centre at Gateway 14, Stowmarket. As well as taking a tour of the new facility, the Board discussed latest updates on Freeport East progress. These included recent inward investment engagements, commencement of new skills and innovation programmes and ongoing work to develop a Transport Masterplan that will highlight the key transport investments required to maximise the region’s potential to support UK growth. On the decarbonisation side, ongoing assessments of local energy needs in #Harwich and #Felixstowe, development of an action plan to deliver the Green Freight Corridor initiative with East Midlands Freeport and driving greater progress in the rooftop solar market were all considered. As part of the visit, the Board also heard how the strategic location of at Gateway14 has enabled The Range to focus its logistics around the UK’s largest container port at Felixstowe, just 30 minutes away, with its unbeatable connections to the far East and Europe. Committed to delivering low carbon and net-zero solutions, The Range’s facility at Gateway 14 has earned a BREEAM excellent rating and, as a designated tax site within Freeport East, Gateway 14 brings significant benefits for new businesses like The Range, including tax reliefs, simplified customs arrangements and support for innovation and skills. For more information about the opportunities at Gateway 14 see here: https://ow.ly/riZS50UfGz7 #taxsite #logistics #distribution #netzero Jaynic, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, East Suffolk Council, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Savills Department for Business and Trade Lesley Wagland Ivan Henderson Sir Christopher Haworth Bt