British Ports Association responds to new Brexit withdrawal agreement
17 October 2019
Statement from the British Ports Association on news of a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU.
Ports Publish New Assessment of Business Environment Ahead of Annual Conference in Belfast
15 October 2019
The British Ports Association has published a new assessment of the maritime regulatory environment ahead of the industry’s annual gathering in Belfast this week.
BPA and Currency UK Publish Report on Decline in the Value of the Pound
11 October 2019
The British Ports Association and foreign exchange experts, Currency UK have today published a report that considers the trajectory of the Pound in the wake of the upcoming Brexit deadline and the potential impact on various aspects of the British economy, relating to ports.
Roundup: Ports at Conservative Party Conference
4 October 2019
Another conference, another week of howling wind and rain, endless speeches, receptions and events. The BPA were in Manchester this week for the Conservative Party Conference.
British Ports Association Responds to New Border Plan
2 October 2019
British Ports Association statement on the Government’s “two borders for four years” Brexit proposals reported today.
British Ports welcomes funding but suggests more resources will be needed post Brexit
26 September 2019
Following the announcement today of the grant awards to certain English ports from the Department for Transport the British Ports Association has suggested further funding might be needed across the ports and logistics sectors in a no deal scenario.
BPA Welcomes Continued Labour Party Support for Independent UK Ports Sector
25 September 2019
BPA Conference Report from the Labour Party’s Conference in Brighton, by Head of Policy Mark Simmonds.
Ports Business Confidence Survey
18 September 2019
British Ports Association Publishes Business Confidence Survey: Maritime industry professionals remain confident about the year ahead despite wider uncertainty, according to new data published by the British Ports Association today. Ports themselves are more likely to be worried about the economy over the next 12 months, however.
Ports industry to launch ‘People in Ports’ campaign as part of new Government Maritime Skills Route Map
13 September 2019
The British Ports Association (BPA) and Port Skills and Safety (PSS) have welcomed the publication of the Government’s new skills route map.
British Ports Association Responds to Publication of Yellowhammer
12 September 2019
The BPA has consistently said that a no-deal scenario will cause disruption at some ports and that the best Brexit scenario is a comprehensive deal that supports frictionless trade.