UK Ports now face greater uncertainty due to COVID-19 than they did Brexit
18 May 2020
Just 36% of UK ports feel confident about their business outlook over the next 12 months and 86% reported either substantial or severe impacts on shipping and customer activities, according to new data published by the British Ports Association (BPA) today.
Ports Urge Caution on Overzealous Quarantine Measures
15 May 2020
The British Ports Association is today calling on Ministers to rule out imposing quarantine measures on short sea ferry passengers.
British ports welcome increased furloughing and social distancing guidance as UK economy reawakens
12 May 2020
The British Ports Association (BPA) has welcomed the announcement by the Chancellor today that the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended for an additional four months in the UK, until the end of October. This will help ports recover as the UK economy starts to reawaken.
BPA Responds to Covid19 Ferry Support Package
24 April 2020
The British Ports Association has responded to the UK Goivernment’s announcement of a multimillion pound support package for 31 UK ferry routes today (24th April).
How are UK ports faring during the Covid-19 outbreak?
9 April 2020
The British Ports Association looks at how ports are keeping the UK supplied in difficult circumstances
The Chief Executive of the British Ports Association, Richard Ballantyne, writes here today about how the ports industry is performing and the things it needs from Government to continue to keep the country supplied throughout the Covid-19 outbreak.
British Ports Association launches new coronavirus information hub and examines the employment implications for UK ports
2 April 2020
The British Ports Association (BPA) has launched a new information resource for UK ports dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
The ports industry undertakes a vital role in the UK economy, facilitating trade, fuel, energy, fishing, recreation and tourism. All tiers of Government and the industry are committed to UK ports staying open to help sustain the country during this challenging time.
Massive Expansion of Testing Needed to Protect Critical Supply Chains
24 March 2020
The BPA is calling on Government to broaden the scope of testing and ensure that those working to keep the country supplied with imported food, energy and medicines are protected.
Coronavirus Emergency Bill: Keeping our trading gateways open should be a priority
17 March 2020
Responding to the publication of the Government’s policy paper on its new Emergency Bill the British Ports Association has said that keeping the UK’s global gateways open for trade should be a priority.
British Ports Respond to Budget 2020
11 March 2020
Responding to the Budget speech today, Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association said…..
BPA publishes agenda for new government
4 March 2020
The British Ports Association (BPA) has published an agenda that outlines the ports industry’s requests of government for the coming years.