Associated British Ports

AMBASSADORIAL VISIT HIGHLIGHTS STRONG TRADING LINKS BETWEEN PORT OF IPSWICH AND BALTIC STATES
The strong trading links between Associated British Ports� (ABP) Port of Ipswich and the Baltic states were highlighted following an inspection of its facilities by a trio of Baltic Ambassadors. As part of their visit, their Excellencies Aurimas Taurantas of Lithuania, Kaja Tael of Estonia and Janis Dripe of Latvia also enjoyed a lunchtime reception at the port�s Waterfront Conference Centre. Ipswich�s Mayor, Councillor Penny Breakwell, local MP Chris Mole and many local business leaders joined the dignitaries at the function.

ABP Port Manager Robert Smith expressed his delight at the Ambassadors� interest in the port�s activities. Speaking at the conclusion of the visit, Mr. Smith said:

�Trade between our countries dates back centuries and Ipswich�s location favours trade with Europe and the Baltic states. The total volume of imports from the Baltic states handled at ABP Ipswich � including forest products, agribulks and the now firmly established unit load Kursiu Linija - topped 250,000 tonnes in 2002. With Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania set to join the EU in 2004, there is every expectation these volumes will grow.�

2nd June 2003

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