July 2020

The annual Maritime Safety Week (6-10 July) provides an opportunity for the maritime industry to share their wealth of heath and safety knowledge, experience and best practice. It also aims to increase understanding of what the sector is already doing to respond to the safety challenges it faces, as well as plans for the future. As part of Portico's continued commitment to safety, we believe constant engagement with employees is crucial as they are always on the front line. Through this engagement...

By Gareth Colwell

Portico is helping Isle of Wight charity, the Roll Out the Barrel Trust, deliver a very special container to the Côte d'Ivoire. The customs agency at Portico have helped the charity get all the goods cleared ready for shipping for no charge. Adrian Brewer, founder of the trust, tells us more on how the container will change lives, and enable children to develop into adulthood providing for their families by securing meaningful jobs: "My charity, the Roll Out the Barrel Trust based...

By Gareth Colwell