BPA receives Welsh Ports Development Fund
20 July 2017
We are delighted to announce that there have been eight successful bids from Welsh ports along with the four bids the BPA’S - Welsh Ports Group submitted to the Welsh Ports Development fund.
There is also more funding becoming available…
BPA call for commitments on cross border trade alongside Great Repeal Bill
13 July 2017
Commenting on the publication of the Great Repeal Bill, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne today suggested that the Government’s statements regarding the smooth transition in respect the legislative environment need to be reinforced with assurances on cross border customs arrangements.
2017 New Government Briefing
13 July 2017
As the new Government takes shape this BPA briefing summarises the leading topical issues the UK ports industry currently face.
Read the full briefing here
BPA welcomes self-service licensing
11 July 2017
BPA welcomes self-service licensing but warns devolved nations may get left behind.
BPA calls for port focus in DfT Transport Investment Strategy
5 July 2017
BPA Chief Executive, welcomes the creation of a major road network but calls for ports to be prioritised in regional and national projects in Government’s new “Transport Investment Strategy”.
Seafarers Awareness Week - BPA Ports promote careers
29 June 2017
BPA members have been highlighting careers in the ports industry to young people.
BPA comments on Government's Legislative Programme
21 June 2017
BPA’s Policy Manager Mark Simmonds today commented on the content of the Queen’s Speech and the UK’s future customs and trading arrangements. Saying access for Trade, Customs and Fisheries bills are essential.
Seafarers Awareness Week
12 June 2017
Seafarers Awareness Week is being held between the 24th and 30th June.
BPA's - New Government Briefing
25 May 2017
Please find below the PDF version of the British Ports Association’s “New Government Briefing”
BPA comments on Conservative’s Election Manifesto
18 May 2017
Commenting on the Conservative Party’s General Election Manifesto, published today, the British Ports Association Policy Manager, Mark Simmonds, said: