About FPUA
Felixstowe Port Users’ Association Ltd (FPUA) is a pro-active, independent body for companies who conduct business activity in or through the Port of Felixstowe.
About FPUA
Established in 1969, the Felixstowe Port Users’ Association Ltd (FPUA) is a pro-active, independent body for companies who conduct business activity in or through the Port of Felixstowe. It has over 100 members, representing the various sectors within the Port community.
Membership is on a Category basis with each having its own Representative. Category 1 is for Shipping Lines, Category 2 is for Freight Forwarders, Category 3 is for Hauliers, Category 4 is for ERTS/Warehouse Keepers and Category 5 is for other port-related companies and suppliers. Including, solicitors, logistics software providers, maintenance and repair operatives.
Meet the Committee
Jason Flower
Chairman
Company: KWL Logistics
T: 01394 600640 E: j.flower@kwllogistics.co.uk
Jason's Profile
Jason has worked for KWL Logistics (formally Hudig UK) since 1997 and took on the role of Director in 2002. He started work in Shipping & Forwarding in 1987 and has covered all aspects of transportation. He gained experience with some of the major shipping lines during his career but decided to progress with Forwarding as he preferred a more challenging job. He would recommend Forwarding as a career and is keen to promote the industry.
Miles Vartan
Vice-Chairman
Company: Vartan Compliance Consultancy
T: 01394 671756 E: miles@vartanconsultancy.co.uk
Miles's Profile
Miles is a senior operational and programme change manager, with extensive Health and Safety experience, developed within warehousing, manufacturing and supply chain industries.
Tony Ramsay
Category 1 representative
Company: Cosco Shipping Lines UK Ltd
T: 01394 608381
RamseyT@cosco.co.uk
Tony's Profile
Tony joined Cosco Shipping over 30 years ago, progressing to a management role within seven years. In 2009 he was appointed Deputy General Manager responsible for all of Cosco’s UK port activity. From September 2020, Coso Shipping expanded Tony’s remit to include UK transport and equipment.
He has been the FPUA’s category one representative for eight years.
Andrew Beckinsale
Category 2 representative
Company: Grange Shipping Ltd
T: 01394 605201 andrew@grangeshipping.co.uk
Andrew's Profile
Andrew has worked for multi-national and small independent freight forwarders over nearly 13 years and has recently reached 10 years of service at Grange Shipping. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers by examination and has worked with importers, exporters, agents, shipping lines, ports and vessel owners throughout his career.
Kevin Lawrenson
Category 3 representative
Company: 3PL (3rd Party Logistics Ltd)
T: 01394 674878 E: kevin.lawrenson@3pl.co.uk
Kevin's Profile
Over the last 32 years, Kevin has built a wealth of experience in the container and transport industry. He is the managing director of haulage company 3PL, which he founded in 2012. He has been the FPUA’s category three representative since 2018.
Thomas Maddison
Category 4 representative
Company: Buckle Shipping (Ipswich) Ltd
T: 01394 600700
tom@buckleshipping.com
Tom's Profile
Tom is a seasoned professional with an impressive track record spanning over 25 years in the warehousing and freight forwarding industry. Throughout his career, he has honed his expertise in transporting a diverse range of goods, including food products and aluminium.
His wealth of experience and specialised knowledge have positioned him as a trusted authority in the sector, experience he brings to the role of category 4 representative of the FPUA committee.
Ian Taylor
Category 5 representative
Company: Multifreight Ltd
T: 07503 116600 ian.taylor@multifreight.com
Ian's Profile
Ian is a business and IT specialist who started in the shipping industry 30 years ago for Anglo European/DSR Senator Lines, followed by Fred Olsen and Safmarine as Y2K UK Project Leader.
In 2014 he acquired MultiFreight Ltd, a leading provider of software solutions to the industry specialising in freight, UK customs, and warehouse management software.
He has seen both sides of the industry and hopes to use his Category 5 position to help members partner with the best port-related service suppliers.
“The FPUA provide us with a platform for the sharing of information, concerns and ideas within the port community. We are proud to be long-established members.”
George Baker (Shipping) Ltd – Freight Forwarder