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:

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.

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 Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne comments on today’s Budget Statement.

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.

BPA call on the Chancellor to prioritise transport infrastructure spending

The British Ports Association’s Scottish Ports Group has called on policy makers to ensure that ports are at the forefront of key Scottish economic, transport and planning strategies as the UK moves towards Brexit.

Today the British Ports Association’s roll-on roll-off ferry port operators met with the junior Department for Exiting the EU Minister Robin Walker MP to outline the implications and practical challenges which may arise when the UK leaves the EU.

The third meeting of the British Ports Association’s (BPA) Human Resources and Employment Network took place last week in London. HR specialists from a wide range of UK ports met to discuss common challenges facing the industry.