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Richard Morton, International Port Community Systems Association

[ October 10, 2022   //   ]

Secretary general of the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) Richard Morton has passed away at the age of 50.

Born in Suffolk in the UK, Richard Morton spent his early career working in European freight and then joined the private-public sector Haven Gateway Partnership as project director where he secured and led its participation in European Interreg projects including Portnet, Port Integration and Dryport.

The European Port Community Systems Association (EPCSA) was created with six founder members in 2011, as a direct outcome of the Dryport project, and Richard Morton was appointed Secretary General.

Thanks to his dedication, determination and enthusiasm, EPCSA grew rapidly and, in 2014, was renamed IPCSA to reflect its global reach.

Despite battling with illness for many months, Richard Morton remained positive and enthusiastic to the end, his drive undiminished as he continued to support IPCSA members and make ambitious plans for IPCSA’s future.

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