MPs call for assessment of economic impact and prospects of UK freeports

There are concerns over the potential success of the UK government’s freeport policy, after the International Trade Committee called for impact assessments of growth prospects.
Committee chair Angus Brendan announced yesterday that, while the government’s efforts to bolster trade and investment through a series of freeports had been welcomed, there remained serious concerns over their effectiveness.
“Now that government has announced where freeports will be located in England, we are calling on...

https://theloadstar.com/mps-call-for-assessment-of-economic-impact-and-prospects-of-uk-freeports/

UK ports plead for more time to build border posts for new customs procedures

As more ports confirm they are unlikely to be ready for the 1 July deadline, the UK government is facing increasing pressure to delay new border control procedures.
Post-Brexit UK import procedures are implemented in three phases to ease the burden on the country’s supply chains, but many feel the government’s late-in-the-day approach has left scant time for key structural changes.
Portsmouth International Port director Mike Sellers said despite the port’s “critical …

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Delays inevitable at UK ports, as inspection facilities won’t be Brexit-ready

UK trade can expect a “painful” exit from the European Union as ports requiring physical changes are left hanging on responses for government tenders to build new infrastructure.
CEO of the UK Major Ports Group Tim Morris told a parliamentary select committee this week he did not expect the responses until the end of the month, at the earliest.
“This means we will have six months to build it in time for the …

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Shipping lines changing course with UK-Europe services as Brexit looms

Alterations to shortsea container and ro-ro sailing schedules between the UK and continental Europe are taking place as shippers look to secure supply chain continuity as the Brexit transition period approaches its climax.
Speaking to a parliamentary select committee earlier this week, CEO of the UK Major Ports Group Tim Morris noted the arrival of multiple services.
“A number of new sailings have come on, with some elements of change as shippers try …

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UK ports welcome £200m fund to help them deal with post-Brexit red tape

The UK government has unveiled a £200m ($258.5m)package in one-off grants for ports to install new order processing facilities for the departure from the EU.
The funds are part of a wider £470m investment package announced in July.
The Cabinet Office said today’s Port Infrastructure Fund would be “targeted at those ports that have the space to build new border infrastructure on their current sites so they are ready to handle new …

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https://theloadstar.com/uk-ports-welcome-200m-fund-to-help-them-deal-with-post-brexit-red-tape/

Coronavirus Taking Its Toll On UK Trade – British Ports Association

british ports association_Latest Figures Show Impact of Coronavirus Taking Its Toll On UK Trade

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is only just beginning to be revealed in figures, but there are signs of recovery on the horizon for certain sectors, according to analysis published by the British Ports Association (BPA) and specialist analysts Port Centric Logistics Partners Ltd (PCLP), today.

Economic figures do not yet show the full extent of the downturn. Though with the publishing of Q1 2020 economic data, the darkness is now receding on the anticipated initial impact of the Coronavirus...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/coronavirus-taking-its-toll-on-uk-trade-british-ports-association/

Green Maritime Fund Critical To Emissions Reduction Targets

Reducing emissions from shipping ports

The British Ports Association has published new research examining the barriers to shore power in UK ports, setting out three proposals to support the industry to meet ambitious emissions reductions targets.

Shore power, also known as cold ironing, is the provision of shore-based electricity to ships at berth, allowing them to turn off their auxiliary engines. These auxiliary engines are used for crew and passenger accommodation and cargo operations (such as pumps or heating or cooling systems)...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/green-maritime-fund-critical-to-emissions-reduction-targets/

UK Ports Face Greater Uncertainty Due To COVID-19 Than Did Brexit

BPA British ports Association

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).

Data also shows that while most ports have not taken advantage of Government support measures, over half (55%) are not satisfied with the mechanisms and funding available.

The BPA has published the results of a survey completed by a wide variety of...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/uk-ports-face-greater-uncertainty-due-to-covid-19-than-did-brexit/

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