Thursday 24 September 2026 · 9:00am – 12:00pm

PORT-to-PORT THREE: Strengthening Humber and Bulgarian Trade Dialogue

PORT-to-PORT THREE brings business leaders, logistics experts and international trade partners to C4DI in Hull for a morning of forums on ports, logistics, infrastructure, innovation and international trade.

Date
Thursday 24 September 2026
Time
9:00am – 12:00pm
Venue
C4DI, Queen Street, Kingston upon Hull HU1 1UU
Organiser
C4DI with Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce

About the event

A joint initiative between Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce and C4DI, the PORT-to-PORT series looks at how the Humber's ports and supply chains connect the north of the UK to international markets.

A significant part of this third edition centres on the developing relationship between the Humber region and Bulgaria, with the British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce taking part and a visiting Bulgarian delegation joining the international forum.

Maritime Up North supports and promotes the event to members across the north of the UK — it is a strong fit for anyone working in ports, freight, logistics technology, engineering services or maritime training.

Agenda

  1. 9:00am

    Registration, coffee and networking

  2. Regional Perspective

    Humber ports, freight and supply chain growth opportunities.

  3. International Perspective

    Humber–Bulgaria trade dialogue with the British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and a visiting delegation.

  4. Innovation Perspective

    Logistics, AI, rail and infrastructure innovation, including research from the University of Hull.

  5. 12:00pm

    Close and informal networking

Programme highlights

  • Regional Perspective forum on the Humber's ports and supply chains
  • International Perspective forum, with a visiting Bulgarian delegation
  • Innovation Perspective forum on logistics, AI and infrastructure
  • Research contribution from the University of Hull on logistics and rail innovation

Meet the northern maritime network

Maritime Up North members get advance notice of events like this across the north of the UK, plus introductions to ports, operators, charities and training providers.