Tees Maritime is the trusted, industry-led cluster for the Tees Valley maritime sector and its wider supply chain.
Coordinating industry activity to deliver tangible outcomes – building pathways into skilled careers and driving long-term economic growth for the region.
More Than A Network
We exist to turn coordination into opportunity – creating clear pathways to skilled careers, delivering measurable social value, and driving long-term economic growth for the region. By aligning industry, education and place, we unlock value no single organisation can achieve alone.
We are more than a network. Tees Maritime acts as a convener and catalyst, bringing the right voices together at the right time. We advocate for the sector, shape policy and skills frameworks, and amplify Teesside’s voice nationally – ensuring the maritime supply chain is visible, investable and future-ready. From early engagement with young people to strategic coordination with government and industry, our focus is on impact that lasts.
Maritime on Teesside goes far beyond ports. It spans energy, manufacturing, logistics, digital and the wider supply chain. Our role is to connect these parts into a coherent, trusted collective – strengthening the regional skills pipeline, supporting sustainable growth, and future-proofing the industry and the people who depend on it.
By joining Tees Maritime, organisations become part of a coordinated effort to strengthen the region’s maritime economy, support future talent, and help shape what comes next for Teesside.
Policy & Influence
Turn collective voice into real influence. Shape policy, unlock opportunity, and grow through collaboration no single organisation can achieve alone.
Education & Skills
Build the workforce the region actually needs. Translate industry demand into clear, credible pathways to skilled maritime careers.
Partners & Investors
Multiply impact through coordinated action. Support place-based growth through strong governance, measurable social value, and long-term regional return.
Strategic Committee
Senior industry leaders shaping the direction, priorities and ambition of the Tees Maritime cluster.
More than Ports
Maritime spans multiple sectors – the cluster exists to align and amplify these capabilities, represent the region’s full potential, unlock opportunity, and help build the workforce to sustain it.
Shipping & Marine
From vessel operations to marine services, this is the foundation of the region’s maritime activity – keeping trade moving every day.
Energy & Decarbonisation
Powering today and shaping tomorrow, Teesside is at the forefront of clean energy, future fuels and the transition to net zero.
Industry & Manufacturing
A globally significant industrial base – producing, processing and exporting at scale, and driving growth across the wider economy.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Connecting it all together – enabling the efficient movement of goods from port to production line and global markets.