British ports look for delivery on connectivity and planning ahead of BPA Annual Conference.
16 October 2017
Speaking ahead of this week’s British Ports Association Annual Conference in Poole, BPA Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne called on the various tiers of government around the UK to do more to follow through on transport spending and planning reform.
British Ports Association responds to National Infrastructure Assessment
13 October 2017
Responding to the National Infrastructure Commission’s interim National Infrastructure Assessment, the British Ports Association Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne, welcomed the attention on the UK’s long-term transport challenges but called for greater public investment in freight and network connectivity.
NEWSFLASH - Hurricane threatens to hit British Isles
12 October 2017
Tropical Storm Ophelia approaching UK. More Info here…
BPA Policy Manager reports on the SNP Conference
11 October 2017
Limited focus on transport and ports issues at SNP Conference
UK Government customs white paper
9 October 2017
The Government has published its White Paper on customs, setting out its ‘vision for a modern customs framework’ which will update much of the UK’s aging customs arrangements.
BPA's Mark Simmonds summarises the main developments from the Conservative Party Conference
5 October 2017
Read BPA Policy Manger Mark Simmonds’ blog on the Conservative Party Conference.
British Ports Association reacts to Prime Minister's speech
4 October 2017
Following Theresa May’s closing speech at the Conservative Party Conference today, the British Ports Association’s Policy Manager Mark Simmonds called for greater attention on transport and planning
BPA reacts to "Free Trade Zones" document from Crowe Clark Whitehill
28 September 2017
BPA welcomes further debate on free ports following publication of new post Brexit report on free trade zones
BPA encourages PMSC Participation -28.09.17
28 September 2017
BPA Chief Executive encourages UK ports to complete Port Marine Safety Code compliance exercise
BPA's Mark Simmonds reviews Labour conference
27 September 2017
Read BPA Policy Manager Mark Simmond’s Labour Conference Roundup