jim cargill

Based on the East Coast of Scotland, Montrose Port Authority (MPA) is a thriving support and service hub for the North Sea energy and shipping industries. Established in 1493, Montrose Port has developed over the centuries to establish its reputation as a leading centre of international trade and distribution throughout Scotland and northern England. Through MPA's stakeholders the port offers a broad range of port-related services including agency, stevedoring, storage and bunkering. With around 1000 metres of quayside on both the north and south side of the Harbour, Montrose Port provides a sheltered haven almost half a mile long. Port facilities include water berths to a depth of 8m, 130,000m2 of open storage, 42,000m2 warehousing and over 2,000m2 of office space. Montrose Port Authority has operated as a Trust port for nearly 200 years. In that time, the Trust Board has used its wide range of knowledge and experience to steer the management and development of the Port into the 21st century Port we see today.

Consultancy to help deliver the freight elements of the Civitas Portis project and to aid engagement with the freight and haulage industry in the north east of Scotland.

PlanSea is a spin-out company from The Robert Gordon University. The company was a finalist in the 2017 SPE Offshore Achievement Awards for Emerging Technology. PlanSea has developed a suite of software to provide the Offshore Marine Logistics sector with sophisticated Voyage Reporting/Operational Control, Fleet Planning and Vessel Scheduling/Efficiency tools. Developed from software already successfully deployed in other industrial sectors, PlanSea offers the tools to meet the optimisation, efficiency and collaboration needs of the oil and gas industry. Offshore Achievement Awards PlanSea has been selected as one of the three finalists in the 2017 Offshore Achievement Awards in the Emerging Technology Award category.The awards recognize some of the industry’s most innovative technology developments. www.plansea.co.uk

Have developed and tutor oilfield logistics courses for a major international operator. Lecture on oilfield logistics to BA Management and MSc courses.

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) is North-east Scotland's leading private sector, member-focused, business organisation. The Chamber represents around 1,350 businesses with around 130,000 employees in the private sector covering all industry sectors. AGCC is registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee; registration number SC 000791; VAT No. 265 3165 59.The key player regionally and nationally for lobbying, service provision and setting the business and economic agenda on behalf of our members and the business community.

General logistics/oil & gas consultancy. Involved in assisting UK companies investigate and enter the Brazilian market via the Entrada organisation JC set up - market research & visits, agent/partner identification, sales initiatives, regulatory formalities, etc.