This Is Tees Valley Issue 6 | Page 35

FEATURE
High tide – Teesport boasts world-class infrastructure and unparalleled connectivity.
Teesport
Every year, millions of tonnes of cargo pass through Teesport. Owned and operated by PD Ports, it is one of the UK’ s largest ports and a vital gateway for international trade, serving industries across Britain while connecting Tees Valley to global markets.
The port connects Tees Valley directly to global markets, with regular services to Europe, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Asia and beyond, supporting importers and exporters across the world.
Tees Valley Investment Zone
This £ 160m government-backed programme is designed to make Middlesbrough and Hartlepool one of the UK’ s leading centres for digital technology and creative industries.
Focused on innovation, skills, business growth and regeneration, it aims to create more than 2,000 high-value jobs and attract tens of millions in private investment.
Middlesbrough Tech Hub
Middlesbrough has quietly become one of Britain’ s fastest-growing digital centres. It is now the fastest-growing tech hub outside of London.
It is home to a thriving cluster of gaming, software, AI, animation and digital businesses.
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