Portia Management Services Limited

Name: Portia Management Services Limited
Address: Liverpool, L211LA, GB
Telephone: 0151 949 6262
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Providing ports worldwide with comprehensive expertise, hands-on support, and the practical experience that makes the difference

Portia Management Services (Portia) is based in Liverpool and was established in 1978. Portia is part of a group of port operating, consulting and investment companies, providing world-class management of port facilities. Portia has 3 main activities:

• Management & Operations

• Training

• Advisory

14/05/2026

UK-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum III

Today, Portia attended the UK-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum III, held in the majestic setting of Lancaster House. Portia has a long-standing and proven track-record of delivering successful projects across the Caribbean and had a full and interesting day at this well attended event.

In the Awards ceremony, Portia were extremely pleased to receive the award for “Trade Export Excellence” presented by Judith Slater the former U.K. High Commissioner in Jamaica.

Portia’s Director / General Manager Colin Jones said “We are delighted to accept this award and we look forward to continuing our successful relationships within the Caribbean and exploring future opportunities with our existing and newly made contacts”.

Thanks to all the event sponsors but especially to the team at Developing Markets Associates(DMA) for putting together such a great event.

08/04/2026

Beyond Compliance: Strategic Fire Prevention for Modern Port Leaders

Port operations are entering a new era of risk. As global supply chains integrate lithium-ion logistics, alternative fuels, and increasingly complex bulk commodities, the standard "box-ticking" approach to fire safety is no longer sufficient to protect assets or personnel. At Portia, we believe fire prevention is a commercial necessity and a critical component of the ship-to-shore interface.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Strategic Fire Prevention and Management in Ports Programme.

This two-day intensive course is designed specifically for port supervisors, managers, and H&S professionals who require high-level oversight of complex, high-hazard maritime environments. Built upon global benchmarks - including SOLAS, the IMDG/IMSBC Codes, and ILO guidelines - the curriculum moves beyond basic theory to address the "ground truth" of modern port operations.

Instead of standard fire drills, participants will explore the technical science of emerging risks and the psychological pre-conditions that lead to the failure of established controls. This is about providing your leadership team with a strategic "shield" to ensure global supply chain continuity and asset protection.

To maintain the competitive integrity of this specialist curriculum, the full syllabus is available upon request.

Contact the Portia team today to discuss how we can customise this programme for your facility.

+44 (0)151 949 6262
[email protected]
www.portiamanagement.com

19/02/2026

🌙 Ramadan Kareem to Our Clients and Friends Around the World 🌍
As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to our valued clients, partners, and friends across the globe.

This sacred month is a time for reflection, generosity, and renewed focus — an opportunity to strengthen relationships, embrace gratitude, and recommit to the values that guide our work and collaborations.

We are grateful for the trust you place in us and for the relationships we continue to build together. May this season inspire meaningful connections, shared success, and continued growth for all.

Wishing you and your loved ones a month filled with blessings, good health, and success.

Ramadan Kareem. 🌙✨

24/10/2025

Kuwait Ports Authority Candidates - VTS Operator Training Course (IALA C103-1)

Portia and Peel Ports are pleased to say that the two candidates from Kuwait Ports Authority have successfully completed the first 4-weeks of this course in the Port of Liverpool where they have been undertaking the Nautical Knowledge and Underpinning VTS Knowledge coursework. Portia and Peel wish them good luck for the final 2-weeks of the course that are taking place at Blackpool and the Fylde College Nautical Campus in Fleetwood where they will undertake a GMDSS Course and a VTS Operator Simulator Course.

18/09/2025

Today Portia attended the Women in Ports Reception hosted by Port Skills and Safety (PSS) at Trinity House as part of the London International Shipping Week programme.

This was such a well-attended event and a varied range of speakers showcased their success stories and how as role models they could mentor females to flourish under the Women in Ports Mentoring Programme.

PSS said that there had been a large uptake of attendees signing up as Mentors and/or Mentees and encouraged others to register for this exciting new programme which is sponsored by Associated British Ports, Forth Ports, Port of London Authority and Peel Ports.

17/09/2025

Maputo Ports Delegation Visit the Port of Liverpool.

Portia and Peel Ports were delighted to host a delegation from the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office(FCDO) during a 2-day visit to the Port and City of Liverpool. MPDC delegates were in the UK as part of the London International Shipping Week and on their fact finding mission in the Port of Liverpool, they visited a number of terminals including Biomass, T1 and T2 Container Terminals.

MPDC delegates discussed a range of topics including digitalisation, automation, civil engineering, labour allocation and vessel mooring. Additional discussions centred around institutional capacity building and strengthening internal capabilities, especially in operational management. Portia would like to thank Peel Ports Group for supporting this successful visit and in particular Damian Cross (Head of Containers Technology and Automation Strategy) and Paul Elliot (IT Manager) for their sterling efforts.

04/08/2025

On 4 August 2020 the city of Beirut was rocked by an enormous blast as hundreds of tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in the Port of Beirut exploded. It was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions ever recorded, killing more than 200 people, wounding thousands, and devastating swathes of Beirut.

5-years on from this devastating blast, Portia remembers all the people affected by this disaster but especially those colleagues from our partners at Beirut Container Terminal Consortium that went to work that day but never made it home.

17/06/2025

TOC Europe 2025

Portia had a great day at TOC Europe 2025 held at the Ahoy Centre in Rotterdam. It was good catching up with some long-standing industry colleagues, seeing some interesting presentations/panel discussions at Tech TOC and the Safety Village and making some good new contacts.

You know how much of a Maritime Hub Rotterdam is when a heavy lift vessel like this is berthed outside your hotel. For comparision we have also included a photo of a slightly older vessel berthed at the Rotterdam Maritime Museum……

We hope to see you again at TOC Europe in 2026.

10/06/2025

London Tech Week.

Portia were at London Tech week in the Kensington Olympia in London today. It was really great to see such a well-attended event and the “buzz” around the Grand Hall was testament to its popularity. Portia had some good meetings at the DBT stand and will be following those up in the coming weeks.

07/03/2025

Portia Attends the Port Skills and Safety (PSS) Conference in Belfast.

This week, Portia attended the latest PSS Innovation in Ports Conference and the Port Safety Group (PSG) meeting in Belfast hosted by Belfast Harbour Commissioners (BHC) in the beautiful BHC Office.

Both the events were well attended and members were treated to a full programme of interesting presentations on innovations followed by a trip on and on the Electric Hydrofoil Workboat (EFoiler propulsion) developed by Artemis Technologies. On the PSG day there was an interactive workshop which covered all aspects of safety management and informative boat tour of the Port of Belfast hosted by BHC.

Thanks to Debbie, Jen and Angela and the rest of the PSS team along with the Belfast Harbour Commission and all participants and companies presenting for an extremely interesting and thought-provoking 2-days.

If your port or terminal needs support on safety (or any other aspect of port operations) please email [email protected] or visit the Portia website on www.portiamanagement.com

Address

Liverpool
L211LA

Telephone

0151 949 6262

Website

http://www.portiamanagement.com/

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