Richard Parkinson

Port Director, Solent Gateway Ltd.

Richard Parkinson is the Port Director at Solent Gateway Ltd. Previously Richard Parkinson was the Head of Commissioning & Management Organisation for Logistic Commodities & Services Transformation at the Ministry of Defence.

Articles by Richard Parkinson

Overcoming the challenges faced in supply chains

In recent months, COVID-19 has put incredible pressure on global supply chains. But it’s not just the pandemic that is causing unforeseen pressure on the UK supply chain. We have an ageing infra...

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The Solent region poised for future growth in the renewables sector with Freeport status

Solent Gateway, the UK’s fastest-growing port, is offering a unique opportunity for the renewables sector with its designated Freeport status complemented with the sea, road, and rail access, op...

Solent Gateway Ltd’s custom and tax freeports provide ‘golden opportunity’ for trade and manufacturing

The UK government has selected eight new freeports in England, as a means to boost trade, jobs and investment, across the country. The special taxation and customs rules for the freeports will help bu...