ABOUT

You can find out further details about the current officers of the THPUA and some recent achievements of the association below.

CURRENT OFFICERS

CHAIRMAN

Matthew Ord

VICE CHAIR

Christian Melvin

CHAIRMAN

Matthew Ord

Matthew was appointed as chair in December 2019 having completed two years as vice-chair and is the Company Ambassador of LV Logistics globally. He has over 20 years of experience in international trade and is a proud Teessider, having worked and lived in the region his entire life. 

Matthew also serves as the Deputy Chair of the newly formed Business Board in the Tees Valley. He leads on Inward Investment, Transport & Logistics, and Freeports. His deep understanding of the local business community makes him a valuable asset in measuring the current business climate in the Tees Valley.

VICE CHAIR

Christian Melvin

Christian was appointed as vice-chair in December 2023 and is currently the Manager of Port Agency Graypen/GP Shipping who are longstanding members of the THPUA. Christian has worked as a Port Agent for almost 15 years and alongside his duties offers support to the wider port community.

He served as the THPUA Treasurer for 5 years prior to starting his new role as Vice Chairman and will be working closely with the Chairman over the next two years before taking on the Chairman role.

Matthew was appointed as chair in December 2019 having completed two years as vice-chair and is the Company Ambassador of LV Logistics globally. He has over 20 years of experience in international trade and is a proud Teessider, having worked and lived in the region his entire life. 

Matthew also serves as the Deputy Chair of the newly formed Business Board in the Tees Valley. He leads on Inward Investment, Transport & Logistics, and Freeports. His deep understanding of the local business community makes him a valuable asset in measuring the current business climate in the Tees Valley.

Christian was appointed as vice-chair in December 2023 and is currently the Manager of Port Agency Graypen/GP Shipping who are longstanding members of the THPUA. Christian has worked as a Port Agent for almost 15 years and alongside his duties offers support to the wider port community.

He served as the THPUA Treasurer for 5 years prior to starting his new role as Vice Chairman and will be working closely with the Chairman over the next two years before taking on the Chairman role.

SECRETARY

Gavin McCabe

TREASURER

Nathan Wilson

SECRETARY

Gavin McCabe

Gavin was appointed as secretary in December 2023 and is currently general manager designate at Cockfield Knight & Co Ltd, which is part of the AV Dawson group at Port of Middlesbrough. 

He has over 20 years of experience in the multimodal industry, including specialist logistics, project management, port schedule management and worked to support many types of vessels from chemical tankers, dry cargo vessels, liner vessels, offshore & project vessels.

In addition to his current roles, Gavin is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and has been an acting member for over 10 years supporting the local shipping community.

TREASURER

Nathan Wilson

Nathan was appointed as treasurer in December 2023 and is currently employed as a finance assistant at Redcar Bulk Terminal, reporting to the Head of Finance. He is currently studying in accountancy, recently completing a level 3 AAT qualification and is now ready to progress into the more professional accounting studies, with the hopes to eventually become a chartered or management accountant in the coming years.

Nathan is looking forward to his role as treasurer for the THPUA and hopes that through networking with members and the wider port community it will give him a greater insight into port services and the shipping industry.  

Gavin was appointed as secretary in December 2023 and is currently general manager designate at Cockfield Knight & Co Ltd, which is part of the AV Dawson group at Port of Middlesbrough. 

He has over 20 years of experience in the multimodal industry, including specialist logistics, project management, port schedule management and worked to support many types of vessels from chemical tankers, dry cargo vessels, liner vessels, offshore & project vessels.

In addition to his current roles, Gavin is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and has been an acting member for over 10 years supporting the local shipping community.

Nathan was appointed as treasurer in December 2023 and is currently employed as a finance assistant at Redcar Bulk Terminal, reporting to the Head of Finance. He is currently studying in accountancy, recently completing a level 3 AAT qualification and is now ready to progress into the more professional accounting studies, with the hopes to eventually become a chartered or management accountant in the coming years.

Nathan is looking forward to his role as treasurer for the THPUA and hopes that through networking with members and the wider port community it will give him a greater insight into port services and the shipping industry.

 

 

PAST OFFICERS

CHAIRMANDATE
Matthew Ord2023 - Present
Garry O'Malley2021 - 2023
Gary Dawson2019 - 2021
Stuart Brookes2017 - 2019
Craig Briggs2015 - 2017
Helen Sykes2013 - 2015
Dave MacDonald2013
Dave Tripp2011 - 2012
Malcolm Cole2009 - 2011
Dave MacDonald2007 - 2009
Alèxe Finlay2004 - 2007
Alastair Bulmer2002 - 2004
Richard Booth2000 - 2002
Tony Brown1998 - 2000
John Davison1996 - 1998
VICE CHAIRDATE
Christian Melvin2023 - Present
Matthew Ord2021 - 2023
Garry O'Malley2019 - 2021
Gary Dawson2017 - 2019
Stuart Brookes2015 - 2017
Craig Briggs2013 - 2015
Helen Sykes2011 - 2013
Dave MacDonald2012
Dave Tripp2009 - 2010
Malcolm Cole2007 - 2009
Dave MacDonald2005 - 2007
Phil Heseltine2003 - 2004
Alèxe Finlay2002 - 2003
Alastair Bulmer2000 - 2002
Richard Booth1998 - 2000
Tony Brown1996 - 1998
John Davison1995 - 1996
SECRETARIESDATE
Gavin McCabe2023 - Present
Charlie Nettle2017 - 2023
Alèxe Finlay2008 - 2017
Bryn Hiscox1995 - 2007
TREASURERSDATE
Nathan Wilson2023 - Present
Christian Mervin2017 - 2023
Michael Crager2007 - 2017
Bryn Hiscox1995 – 2007

ABOUT US

The THPUA works collaboratively with regional stakeholders. Below are some recent examples of its lobbying and collaborative work. 

  • Secured extended Freeport boundary for Teesside Freeport 
  • Provided customs expertise to Mayor’s Office for Freeport bid 
  • Challenged government on removal of red diesel relief 
  • Engaged with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to expediate licensing processes 
  • Worked collaboratively with environmental agencies on Tees habitat banking initiative 
  • Engaged with the local authorities on plans for Teesworks site 
  • Engaged with Tees Valley Combined Authority on collaborative marketing of the region and showcasing the river’s assets 
  • Regular meetings with Teesport statutory harbour authority 
  • Close working relationship with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) 

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