Dual in the Crown: Ports, Resilience and the UK’s Strategic Edge

By Geraint Evans

Message from the Editor

The author connects Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) with Critical International Infrastructure (CII) in making the case for the reciprocal relationship between international trade and defence of the realm. A 10 minute read.

Having just returned (as of 15th April) from the annual Exercise PORT DEFENDER at the Port of Rotterdam, it is a timely reminder that, when it comes to Dual Use, availability is as critical as mobility with respect to the UK’s major ports supporting defence of the realm. Dual use is not a new concept for the UK ports sector. Major ports are designed to support everyday trade at scale, while retaining the flexibility to respond to disruption, crisis or surge requirements when needed. Ports around the UK continue to evolve and adapt, meeting the changing requirements of customers and modernising…

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