New Year, new name for Chamber’s Shipping and ‘Transport’ Committee as Northern Cities transport priorities grow

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Shipping Committee has changed its name and amended its remit to the Shipping and Transport Committee in a move designed to better reflect the diverse and integrated mix of businesses which make up the region’s transport industry.

Formed in 1847 following the merger of the Hull Shipowners’ Society with the Chamber, the Committee has a long, distinguished history of representing the interests of the shipping, transport and logistics sectors in the Humber region.

However, as current Chairman Graham Cross explained, there is now far more to the modern transport and logistics industry in the Humber than merely shipping. As well as helping the ports, the Shipping Committee has been instrumental in bringing about improvements to the region’s road and rail network.

In addition to traditional hauliers, firms like East Yorkshire Motor Services, the bus company which was recently the subject of a Channel 5 fly-on-the-wall series, and Humberside Airport, are also represented at meetings. The airport’s Commercial Director Paul Litten is a Chamber Board member and also Transport Lead for the Humber LEP.

Mr Cross said: “We wanted to ensure with transport issues being prioritised across the north of England the Humber region’s key players in the transport and logistics industry are heard in the corridors of power.

“I think it’s a good exercise to take the lid off now and then and have a fresh look at what we do and who is best able to represent the Chamber and business generally. I’m confident that our refreshed and revitalised committee now represents all aspects of our transport industry in and around the Humber and can project our views across this new ‘Northern Powerhouse of Cities’ concept promoted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer”.

If you are interested in attending future meetings, please email Barbara Nelson (b.nelson@hull-humber-chamber.co.uk) at the Chamber or call (01482) 324976 for more information.