British Ports Association: 2019 will be about more than just Brexit
4 January 2019
The BPA is looking at challenges and opportunities facing UK ports beyond Brexit this year, although potential new border controls, changes to environmental and regulatory rules and a new fisheries policy remain as major themes for the industry in 2019.
British ports welcomes NIC interim ‘Future of Freight’ report
21 December 2018
Responding to the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s interim report into the Future of Freight, the British Ports Association has called on Government to review its freight strategy and prioritise port connectivity initiatives.
British Ports calls for leadership from the shipping industry on safety issues
18 December 2018
Following reports of a number of instances around the presence of defective pilot ladders on visiting ships and the regular use of dangerously weighted heaving lines by some vessels at UK ports, the British Ports Association has called on the international shipping community to face up to these ongoing safety issues.
BPA comments on UK Withdrawal Agreement vote delay
10 December 2018
Following the Prime Minister’s statement this afternoon confirming that the Parliamentary vote on the Withdrawal Agreement has been delayed
British Ports Association looks at opportunities and challenges for coastal shipping
5 December 2018
Seizing the opportunity to utilise the UK’s diverse range of ports for short sea shipping was the topic of the British Ports Association’s coastal shipping seminar held in London on 29 November.
British Ports Association Responds to Political Declaration on EU/UK Future Relationship
22 November 2018
The BPA has responded to the Political Declaration on the Future Relationship between the EU and UK
British Ports Comments On The UK’s EU Exit Proposal
14 November 2018
The British Ports Association has warned that it could be some time before we know for sure what the final arrangements will mean for ports.
British Ports Association responds to the Budget
29 October 2018
Commenting on today’s Budget Statement, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne said:
Land all UK fish in the UK, post-Brexit, says BPA
24 October 2018
The BPA is calling for all UK fish to be landed in the UK, post-Brexit
Alec Don leaves Milford Haven and stands down as BPA Chairman
17 October 2018
The Port of Milford Haven have today announced that its Chief Executive Alec Don will be leaving from his position and Alec is, therefore, standing down as the British Ports Association’s Chairman.