Full Ahead Ep 9 Ports, big and small

We're back in the UK after our trip to the Ferry Shipping Summit in Sweden (enjoy five episodes from there!) and for this episode of the podcast we hear from from two very different ports.While we were in Malmo we spoke to Andrew Williamson, the Head of Cruise and Ferry at Portsmouth International Port. Next year the port marks its 50th birthday and is very much part of the community in an area that has long standing links with the maritime world.He tells us how Portsmouth is developing and offers an insight into how they invest and innovate for the future.In this edition we also meet Matthew Burdekin who is deputy harbour master at the Port of Lancaster in Lancashire. A port since 1750, as Matthew tells us, it's ideally positioned to cater for a wide range of loads.Thanks to both Andrew and Matthew for talking to the podcast.Show notes:Setting the scene with Alistair and Nigel3 mins Andrew Williamson tells us how Portsmouth has developed as a ferry hub.4 minutes Ports or ferry companies; who takes the risk?5 minutes Who owns the port of Portsmouth?7 minutes How to spread the word about opportunities within the industry?8 minutes To the Port of Lancaster where we meet Matthew Burdekin, deputy harbour master, for a look back at the history of a port that's existed since 1750!15 minutes Onto West Quay to hear more about Lancaster's hopes for the future.19 minutes How ships arrive at this riverside, tidal port.22 minutes We summarise our visit and look ahead to the next episode of the Full Ahead podcast.