Membership Benefits
The Association is run by a Council, comprising a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and five Category Representatives. The members elect the Council, and all officers give their time voluntarily and free of charge. The Council meets six times per year, and Council members also attend many other port-related meetings and meetings concerning Felixstowe and the surrounding area. A list of the discussions that the FPUA participate in on behalf of the members are as follows:
The Merchant Navy Welfare Board
Meet three times per year to discuss many topics some of these being Health & Safety for seafarers arriving at the port, Shipping Lines contributions to the Seafarers Center, Grants, and an MCA briefing.
The Suffolk and Felixstowe Chamber of Commerce
We attend the business breakfast meetings that the Felixstowe Chamber arrange and we are also involved in the Transport and Infrastructure boards that the Suffolk Chamber hold, plus many other initiatives.
Felixstowe Freight Forum
A group that meets twice a year to discuss any issues around Port Health and then looks at ways to make sure any food-related products run smoothly through Felixstowe.
Felixstowe Quality Partnership
Meet twice a year to discuss new projects in and around the port plus any freight-related issues in and around the town.
Felixstowe Port Security meeting
Meet twice a year to discuss issues directly related to the security on the Port of Felixstowe.
Your representation
- The Association is run by a Council, which consists of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and five Category Representatives.
- The entire membership elects the Chairman and Vice-Chairman on an annual basis. Category Representatives are elected by the members of their Category, again yearly.
- The five categories, representing the different port industry sectors, are:
Categories
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Shipping Lines
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Freight Forwarders
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Hauliers
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ERTS|Warehouse Keepers
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Port Related Services
About the association
The Association liaises directly with the Port of Felixstowe, HM Revenue & Customs, UK Border Agency, Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority, and other official bodies to secure the Port’s best possible conditions. And in doing so contributes to the continued success of the Port.
Annually members are invited to three meetings, where Category Representatives report on their activities on behalf of the membership. These meetings are also an opportunity to voice concerns and seek assistance relating to port matters. We also have a presentation at these meetings on a relevant topic; these could be presented by HMRC, New Funding initiatives, etc.
The FPUA continues to work with the Port on matters of fee levies and VBS/CBS booking availability and is instrumental in the setting up the regular Haulier Forum meetings that provide further valuable liaison.
We also hold a Charity Christmas Ball on the first Friday of December where we raise money for a local charity nominated by the committee.
In 2019 we held our first Charity Golf Day at the Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club, which is hoped will become an annual event. Not only to raise money for local charities but also to allow the Port Users to network with other business sectors within the town.
Join us
Become a member to benefit from the FPUA services