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PORT USERS' ASSOCIATION
An independent body representing Teesside’s shipping industry and the interests of its members
TEES & HARTLEPOOL
PORT USERS ASSOCIATION
The Tees and Hartlepool Port Users’ Association (THPUA) is an independent body representing Teesside’s shipping industry and the interests of its members.
It exists to develop and promote the economic, efficient and effective movement of goods through the ports of Tees and Hartlepool in the interest of its members and their clients.
One of the main objectives of the THPUA is the promotion of the River Tees and its business community in order to generate and maintain cargo flows via the Ports of Tees and Hartlepool. The Association also consults, cooperates and negotiates with PD Teesport and other private and public bodies which influence shipping activities within the ports.
The THPUA exchanges information and coordinates activities among its 50 members, which are mainly companies and organisations involved in port operations, oil, chemical and steel support and logistics related services.
Collectively, the THPUA members provide a wide cross section of river activities including cargo handling, offshore, ship repair and private wharves, as well as the support services associated with a major port operation.
OUR MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS
- THPUA’s membership is diverse – it includes the biggest organisations on the river and one-person businesses
- THPUA members collectively employ over 2,800 people (in their Tees-based operations)
- THPUA members bring 28.2M Tonnes through Tees & Hartlepool ports each year
- The combined annual turnover of THPUA members exceeds £642m
- THPUA members spend £256M with Tees Valley-based suppliers each year
- THPUA has an active and growing membership, which has increased by a third in the last three years
RECENT NEWS
Cricket Match Raffle Raises Funds for Sailors’ Children’s Society
This year’s annual cricket match was a hit, with THPUA, ICS and PD Ports teaming up to raise money through a raffle and have a bit of fun while they were at it!
THPUA and ICS Tees Shipping Dinner 2025
The fourth joint THPUA and ICS Tees Shipping Dinner took place on 21st November 2025 at the beautiful Hardwick Hall and what a night it was! Over 300 guests came together for an evening full of laughter, great company and plenty of celebration. With such a lively crowd in such a stunning setting, it was a night to remember!
THPUA/ICS vs PD Ports Annual Cricket Match 2025
The sun was shining on this year’s event, held once again at Hutton Rudby Cricket Club on Friday, 11th July 2024, where the THPUA/ICS and PD Ports teams faced off in a captivating and hard-fought cricket match.