No COP-outs from Portsmouth’s port as they announce new sustainability coordinator
Portsmouth International Port’s head of engineering, alongside Elly Howe, the port’s new environmental and sustainability coordinator. Portsmouth International Port are delighted to welcome Elly Howe as their new environmental and sustainability coordinator, in time for the major climate conference COP27. She will help them reach their ambitious targets of net-zero by 2030 and becoming […]
Port plugs in tugs in a shore bid to cut carbon
Portsmouth International Port has worked with their towage provider to provide a shore power connection for their tugs, saving 131 tonnes of carbon per annum. As the major climate conference COP27 continues in Egypt, it is more important than ever that we all play our part to cut carbon emissions in the global fight […]
Support FORM+FUNCTION to deliver stand-out community projects throughout Portsmouth
FORM+FUNCTION CIC is a new, one-of-its-kind, change-making creative studio in Portsmouth. They sat down to work in their first studio on Highland Road on International Women’s Day (8th March) 2020 and have been making friends and influencing people across the city ever since. In just over a year, FORM+FUNCTION delivered the following projects: Belmont Path […]
Need some space? Let Portico relieve the pressure
Portico have begun building their new warehouse, which will more than double the space available for general cargo to 50,000 square feet at their Portsmouth terminal. Located within Portsmouth International Port with direct access to the national motorway network, Portico have long been the first choice for customers looking for an efficient and cost-effective warehousing service. Due to […]
Cruise Business Event links unique Portsmouth venues with cruise industry experts
Yesterday, Wednesday 9th November, The inaugural Portsmouth and Hampshire Cruise Business Event created by our Cruise Passenger Programme brought together over 30 venues and five cruise industry experts at The D-Day Story in Southsea to discuss the future of Portsmouth’s and the surrounding areas’ progression and development into the shore excursion and experience path. This event was […]
The Marriott Hotel joins Shaping Portsmouth as our latest Associate
We are pleased to announce that the Marriott Hotel has joined us as our latest associate! Discover the beauty of England’s South Coast from the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel. The hotel offers an ideal setting near famous landmarks, including Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Port Solent and the Historic Dockyard, making business trips successful and leisure […]
Nominations for the prestigious Shaping Portsmouth Awards are now being received!
Each year at our Annual Conference, Shaping Portsmouth seeks to recognise some of our great City’s best and brightest through our Shaping Portsmouth Awards. The theme of the 2023 Conference is Transforming Portsmouth Together, and we’re looking to recognise those organisations across Business, Education, or Community, who have made an outstanding contribution to the City […]
Putting the brakes on using diesel oil
Portsmouth City Council has revealed details of a new, greener fuel initiative which puts the brakes on using diesel in a bid to reduce vehicle emissions. The estate services team within the council has converted most of their van fleet to using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), following the same change made by two of the […]
Maritime UK Solent Awards guests raise money for Wetwheels Foundation
Donations from guests at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2022 on 14 October, have raised more than £1,000 for the Wetwheels Foundation charity. Wetwheels was set up to ensure that everyone can access the water with a safe barrier-free, enriching experience, and was the official charity partner of the inaugural Maritime UK Solent Awards. The Awards, held at […]
Spinnaker Tower become Shaping Portsmouth’s newest Patron
We are delighted to announce that Spinnaker Tower is the newest patron to join us at Shaping Portsmouth. Spinnaker Tower is the iconic landmark of Portsmouth’s skyline. This must-see attraction stands at 170 metres tall, offering breathtaking 23-mile views over Portsmouth Harbour, the city, the Solent, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. The iconic destination […]