BPA comments on recent developments regarding post Brexit border checks
27 February 2018
The BPA has welcomed the debate prompted by Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on the customs union, as well as reports on the Government’s negotiating position on mutual standards for goods
British ports welcome first Women in Maritime Taskforce meeting
21 February 2018
The British Ports Association welcomed the first meeting of the new Women in Maritime Taskforce which was facilitated by the umbrella group Maritime UK today. The Taskforce has been established to address fairness, equality and inclusion within the maritime sector.
Post-Brexit port health border disruption still a major concern for British ports
19 February 2018
Responding to the publication of the Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report on ‘Brexit: Trade in Food’, the British Ports Association warned that without agreements on cross-border environmental health standards there could be major disruption at UK and EU ports.
BPA announces port futures programme
8 February 2018
The BPA has announced a new port futures programme, examining emerging challenges and opportunities for the industry
Maritime Growth Study Review published
1 February 2018
Responding to the Government’s release of the Maritime Growth Study Review today, Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive at the British Ports Association, said…
British Ports Chief comments on David Davis speech and calls for post-Brexit port zoning approach
26 January 2018
In response to today’s speech by the DexEU Secretary, David Davis at Teesport, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne suggested that cross border trade facilitation was being neglected in the negotiations.
BPA Welcomes New Maritime Minister
18 January 2018
The BPA has welcomed the new Maritime Minister, Nusrat Ghani MP, to her role.
BPA responds to Government announcement on extra funding for border security in the Channel
18 January 2018
BPA underlines importance of frictionless borders
New video highlights value of UK ports industry ahead of draft Brexit deal
16 January 2018
The British Ports Association has published a new video highlighting the economic contribution of UK ports
British Ports Association responds to Govt 25 Year Environment Plan
11 January 2018
BPA responds to the Prime Minister’s speech launching the Government’s 25 Year Plan for the Environment