The British Ports Association has welcomed the Government’s Brexit White Paper which outlines the UK’s aims for a future economic relationship with the EU.

At the beginning of the UK’s first Maritime Safety Week, the British Ports Association has called for new legislation to introduce alcohol limits for non-professional mariners, replicating the rules that already exist for commercial ships in British waters.

Responding to the report by the Policy Exchange on ‘Prospects for trade and Britain’s maritime ports’ and commenting on the Government’s Facilitated Customs Arrangement proposals the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne said

The British Ports Association has responded to the Government’s Fisheries White Paper, published today, which should have more focus on ports and infrastructure. These gateways are vital enablers of the Government’s post-Brexit vision however key concerns for the industry remain unanswered.

As the UK Cabinet prepares for an away day’ at Chequers this week, the British Ports Association (BPA) has urged Ministers to agree a proposal that will ensure goods continue to flow uninterrupted between UK and EU ports post-Brexit.

The British Ports Association has welcomed the renewed focus on role that ports play in regional and national UK economies in a new report on ‘Supercharged Free Ports’ published today….

The British Ports Association has welcomed the publication of the temporary customs arrangement, known as the Government’s ‘Customs Backstop’.

As the European ports industry gathers in Rotterdam this week for the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Annual Conference, the British Ports Association has urged the UK Government to ensure that public transport and infrastructure funding are increased post-Brexit to help UK freight operators and ports compete.

The British Ports Association has responded to the Government’s Clean Air Strategy which was published today and includes requirements for all major ports in England to develop air quality plans within the next year.

A view from Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, British Ports Association A very public debate over the UK’s future customs arrangements has been playing out on the nation’s airwaves and on the front pages of our newspapers for much of the last week….