British Ports Association looking to shape the agenda in 2018
3 January 2018
The Chief Executive of the British Ports Association (BPA), Richard Ballantyne, has outlined the Association’s key priorities for 2018. These include continued interaction and influencing on the Brexit discussions, promotion of planning and freight policy reform, calls for increased transport connectivity investment and the rectification of the ‘definition of a ship’ legal anomaly.
BPA Publishes Research on Brexit Fishing Challenges and Opportunities
31 December 2017
BPA publishes new research revealing post-Brexit challenges and opportunities for UK fishing ports and calls for bold vision from Ministers ahead of New Year Fisheries Bill
BPA welcomes industry recognition in the New Year Honours
30 December 2017
Congratulations to Martin Phipps the Southampton Harbour Master, William Watt, the Chairman of Wick Harbour and Linda Willson, the former head of the ports and infrastructure division at the Department for Transport, for their well deserved recognition in the New Years Honours.
Ports industry responds to Government's Brexit Sector Reports
21 December 2017
Responding to the sectoral analyses compiled by the Government and published today by the Commons Exiting the European Union Committee, Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association, said:
New report highlights value and contribution of Welsh maritime sector
12 December 2017
Economic output from the Welsh maritime sector has increased 16% over a five-year period, a new report by Maritime UK and the Welsh Ports Group has found.
British Ports looking for cross border trade solutions as the UK and EU pass first big hurdle in the Brexit negotiations
8 December 2017
Welcoming the Brexit agreement between the UK and EU, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne, called for focus on overcoming border disruption and the introduction of non-tariff barriers as conditions of any free trade negotiations.
British Ports Chief Executive calls for new freight strategy alongside Government Industrial Strategy
27 November 2017
Welcoming the publication of the Government’s Industrial Strategy White Paper today, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne called for a long overdue freight strategy to aid industrial growth. Mr Ballantyne also suggested that ports should be prioritised in the White Paper, with greater focus on transport connectivity and planning to stimulate national and regional development.
British ports welcome Budget announcements on Brexit scenario funding and freight review
22 November 2017
British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne comments on today’s Budget Statement.
Scottish energy ports capability directory launched
21 November 2017
A new dynamic Scottish ports directory aimed at the energy industry has been launched today.
It provides up to date technical information on active marine energy industry ports covering the oil and gas, decommissioning, subsea and renewable sectors.
British ports call for transport infrastructure and connectivity recognition ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget Statement
20 November 2017
BPA call on the Chancellor to prioritise transport infrastructure spending