Incoming British Ports Association Chair praises port resilience
27 April 2021
The British Ports Association’s (BPA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and briefing session held today, 27 April 2021, was headed by the newly elected BPA Chair Neil Glendinning.
Scottish Ports Group Publishes 2021 Scottish Election Priorities
26 April 2021
The Scottish Ports Group has today published its six key policy priorities for the 2021 Holyrood Election, focussing on connectivity, energy transition, consenting and the environment, cruise, Freeports and fishing.
BPA Economic Outlook webinar
21 April 2021
In response to the ever-changing and sometimes volatile economic situation that the UK economy has faced over the course of the pandemic, the British Ports Association has organised a short webinar on the UK trade outlook and the economy.
Recruiting for senior positions in the ports industry: the BPA examines how to avoid the pitfalls and perils!
8 April 2021
Today (8 April), on International Recruiters Day, the British Ports Association has published a dynamic paper examining the various options available for ports recruiting senior executives.
Ports Invest in New Talent to Support Sustainability Agenda
7 April 2021
The British Ports Association has strengthened its team with a new sustainability advisor. Rhona Macdonald joins the team this week focusing on environment and sustainability policy issues, including sharing best-practice with UK ports to support and strengthen sustainability efforts within the sector.
HR Wallingford and BPA: Act soon on adaptation
30 March 2021
The British Ports Association and water-focused engineering and research consultancy HR Wallingford have published a paper examining the potentially far-reaching impacts of climate change on ports and how the sector can adapt.
British Ports Association urging final push with important UK-wide marine safety compliance exercise
23 March 2021
Ahead of the deadline of the current UK Port Marine Safety Code compliance exercise, the British Ports Association has called on all UK ports, harbours and marine facilities to report through to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to maintain the credibility of the important port safety tool.
UK Ports Industry Calls on UK Administrations to Prioritise Industry Over Politics
19 March 2021
Ahead of the Welsh and Scottish elections on May 6, and the approaching period of purdah on March 25, the BPA has called for a four-nation approach to ensure ports in the devolved administrations are not disadvantaged by a significant delay behind the English Freeports.
Ports call for parity of Freeports processes across the UK
19 March 2021
Ahead of the Welsh and Scottish elections on May 6, and the approaching period of purdah on March 25, the BPA has called for a four-nation approach to ensure ports in the devolved administrations are not disadvantaged by a significant delay behind the English Freeports.
British Ports Association welcomes significant Brexit borders extension
11 March 2021
The British Ports Association has welcomed the UK government’s announcement today that the enforcement of post-Brexit border controls on inbound European freight will be delayed from July to January 2022. The BPA has welcomed the move which is a big positive step to keeping trade flowing.