Port of Tyne hosts British Ports Association Annual Conference
10 October 2018
The British Ports Association has today welcomed hundreds of delegates to their Annual Conference which is being hosted by the Port of Tyne.
Economic value of UK ports industry highlighted in a series of info graphics ahead of this year’s British Ports Association Annual Conference
5 October 2018
The British Ports Association have produced a series of promotional info graphics which highlight the importance of ports to the UK’s economy. The cards use recent UK Port Freight Statistics released by the Department for Transport, and an economic impact study data produced for sector umbrella group Maritime UK to highlight the value of the UK ports industry.
The BPA reports on the Conservative Conference in Birmingham: ‘Chuck Chequers, Boris and an upbeat PM…’
5 October 2018
The British Ports Association is attending the Party Conferences this year and this week Policy Manager and political specialist, Mark Simmonds, has been with the Conservative Party, following the developments.
BPA Dispatches from Labour Party Conference 2018
26 September 2018
The BPA are attending Party Conferences this year and Policy Manager Mark Simmonds was with Labour in Liverpool this week following the developments.
Secretary of State for International Trade highlights opportunities for ports in facilitating trade and driving the UK economy
13 September 2018
The Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox MP, last night (12 September 2018) welcomed over 200 senior port executives, MPs, Peers and industry representatives to the Houses of Parliament to celebrate the UK ports industry and its contribution to and role in our trading economy, at a reception organised by the British Ports Association.
British Ports Association and Setfords Solicitors Publish New Report on Opportunities for UK Ports from Autonomous Shipping
10 September 2018
The British Ports Association (BPA) is today publishing a report authored by Setfords Solicitors on Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (“MASS”) and the challenges and opportunities for UK ports.
British Ports Association highlights consequences of a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario to EU ports as well as those in the UK
23 August 2018
Following today’s publication of the UK Government’s advice on contingency planning for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome, the British Ports Association
British Ports Association looking for more focus on ports to drive up UK freight numbers
22 August 2018
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today published its Annual UK Port Freight statistics for 2017 which show that overall total freight tonnages handled by UK ports were stable, totalling 482mt
British Ports Association welcomes new UK Export Strategy and highlights the importance of ports to future trade opportunities
21 August 2018
Welcoming the Department for International Trade’s new Export Strategy the British Ports Association (BPA) has highlighted the role that ports play handling 95% of the UK’s International trade in goods.
British Ports Association launch Sustainable Development Resolution
14 August 2018
The British Ports Association has published a sustainable development resolution, which commits to supporting the dual aims of a strong and healthy environment and a thriving economy.