Research and analysis

Trust port study: review and recommendations

Review looking at the effectiveness of the trust port model of port ownership and making recommendations about future enhancement.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Trust ports study: key findings and recommendations

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Details

This study looks at 4 areas to assess the overall effectiveness of the trust port model of port ownership. These areas are:

  • Secretary of State for Transport appointments
  • relationship with DfT
  • stakeholder engagement
  • investment capability

A number of recommendations are made for improving the model. The study is relevant to trust ports in England and Wales.

Published 26 May 2016