With the breakbulk sector gathering in Bremen today at this year’s Breakbulk Europe, the British Ports Association has renewed calls for further consideration of coastal shipping opportunities and a greater focus on port connectivity schemes within the UK.

With the breakbulk sector gathering in Bremen today at this year’s Breakbulk Europe, the British Ports Association has renewed calls for further consideration of coastal shipping opportunities and a greater focus on port connectivity schemes within the UK.

Ahead of this week’s gathering of Europe’s major port gateways at the European Sea Ports Organisation’s Annual Conference in Italy and terminal operators in Bremen for the Breakbulk expo, the British Ports Association has written to the UK’s Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss MP, requesting that the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review considers how to replicate the EU’s schemes that provide investment for the transport and infrastructure network.

• Ahead of discussions at the MEPC 74, the British Ports Association warns that IMO must maintain a relentless focus on long term measures that will have the biggest impact and not be distracted by gimmicks or convenient short term ‘solutions’ that delay meaningful action • Ultimate prize is near zero emission shipping, which means radically speeding up development and adoption of clean fuels

The British Ports Association is calling on the ports industry to enter the inaugural Maritime UK Awards. A brand-new, national awards programme celebrating the breadth of the UK’s £37.4bn maritime sector is set to be launched today (April 26) by Maritime UK.

A record turnout of over 300 guests gathered in London today for the British Ports Association’s annual lunch and AGM, which struck an optimistic tone about the role of ports in supporting a range of economic and environmental goals.

The British Ports Association welcomes the focus on freight transport recommend by the National Infrastructure Commission but it suggests more investment in network capabilities and port connectivity is key to establishing better efficiencies. The quality of the transport network is critical for efficient freight movement and business growth.

Possible discovery of the Lost City of Atlantis off the coast of Cornwall will lead to the construction of a revolutionary new floating port says British Ports Association

Andrew Hemphill, Port Director of Clydeport, has today been elected as Chairman of the Scottish Ports Group. The Scottish Ports Group is the only industry-led forum representing the views of this important and dynamic sector, which is a major contributor to the success of the Scottish economy.

The British Ports Association has issued a new warning today on the significant challenges for some ports around a ‘no deal’ Brexit, ahead of today’s vote in the UK Parliament.