Managing passenger shipping for the benefit of all stakeholders
27 November 2020
How passenger shipping is managed at and around ports and the regions they connect, has never felt more relevant. Cruise and ferry operators have had a challenging 2020 but the shipping and ports sectors are working together to look at a sustainable recovery.
BPA Calls for Government to Back a Better Connected Britain
24 November 2020
Ahead of this week’s spending review, the British Ports Association (BPA) has outlined the case for targeting transport spending on freight-based projects, to unlock growth in the economy and stimulate the economy post-COVID-19.
The Release of UK Ports Industry Magazine
20 November 2020
Today the British Ports Association (BPA) and the UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) have launched UK Ports. The handbook is designed to highlight the essential role the UK ports industry plays to support the economic health of the country, as well as celebrate its achievements in promoting social and ecological advancements.
Ports welcome freeports milestone amid growing calls for the opportunities to be made available to all regions
16 November 2020
The British Ports Association has today [Monday 16 November] welcomed the launch of the bidding process and the publication of the bidding prospectus for Freeports in England. The BPA have been promoting a port zoning economic vision that supports regional growth and prosperity akin to the Freeports strategy for several years.
British Ports Association examines the future of aerial drone activity in UK ports
6 November 2020
Using an aerial drone to deliver light-weight parcels to ships, survey port infrastructure and ships, enhance search and rescue missions, and for additional security enforcement may be coming sooner than you realise for UK’s maritime sector. The British Ports Association has been looking at the implications for ports.
BPA Urges Government not to let Devolved Administrations Fall Behind on Freeports
6 November 2020
Ahead of the anticipated launch of the Freeports bidding process this month, the British Ports Association (BPA) has today written to Ministers across the UK responsible for the deployment of Freeports, urging that Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish ports are not left behind.
BPA statement on the resolution of the situation onboard the Nave Andromeda
25 October 2020
Following the resolution to the situation on the Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight today where UK authorities boarded and detained seven stowaways, the British Ports Association has issued the following statement.
British Ports Association launches Coastal Photography Competition
22 October 2020
The British Ports Association, the national trade body for all types of ports and harbours, is running a coastal photography competition to capture the beauty and visual impact of the UK’s coast and maritime influence.
BPA to host 5G workshop
16 October 2020
The British Ports Association is pleased to organise a short targeted online workshop for port CEOs, infrastructure, technical, operational, strategy, marine and finance professionals looking at opportunities for 5G in the port environment.
Diversity is not just a tick box exercise for employers, let’s embrace it!
16 October 2020
Maritime UK Week Blog Post from the BPA’s Shenaz Bussawon who has a leading role in the port sector’s engagements through Maritime UK’s Careers activities.