This years’ Annual Lunch will be held on Tuesday 30 April at the Drapers’ Hall in London. The event will begin with a drinks reception and a 3-course meal with wine will be served. The BPA Annual Lunch is a major event in the BPA’s calendar and is an excellent opportunity to entertain and engage your political and commercial contacts. 

The BPA is supporting the Coastlink 2019 Conference: https://www.coastlink.co.uk/

Coastlink is a neutral pan-European network dedicated to the promotion of short sea and feeder container shipping - an integral element in a competitive supply chain.

To maximise the utilisation of existing and potential of evolving shipping networks.

To achieve environmentally friendly modal shift.

Encourage the increased regularity of services linking ports in European waters.

This year’s BPA Conference will be hosted by Belfast Harbour Commissioners from 15-18 October. The annual BPA Conference is a unique opportunity for industry partners and key stakeholders to catch up with all the latest policy and industry trends in the ports and harbours sector from across the UK. Attendees will experience some of the best that the fabulous city of Belfasthas to offer, with what is set to be an unforgettable social programme.