British Ports Association

UK Ports’ mega-plan for Post-Brexit period

The UK’s ports sector is laying out a ten-point plan of simple reforms that can turbo-charge UK’s ports industry at this vital time for trade in the UK and boost investment, jobs and prosperity in coastal communities all around the UK.

The plan, developed by the UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) in combination with the British Ports Association, lists a number of changes to planning law and other legislation that will allow ports to invest more quickly and flexibly, and with greater confidence.

“This...

https://container-news.com/uk-ports-mega-plan-post-brexit-period/

British Ports Association Welcomes Government’s ‘Maritime 2050’ Strategy

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The British Ports Association has welcomed the Government’s Maritime 2050 strategy, published by the Department for Transport. This sets out the Government’s maritime vision over the next three decades.

BPA Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne, said: “We welcome this ambitious strategy and the Government’s confidence and aspirations for the UK’s innovative and important maritime sector.

As an island nation with a proud maritime heritage it is important that Government is not complacent in setting...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/british-ports-association-welcomes-governments-maritime-2050-strategy/

Logistics industry urges UK to prevent disorderly Brexit but vows to “clear up the mess”

The logistics industry has called on the UK government to ensure continued free trade and no “disorderly” exit from the EU, after politicians last night rejected the Brexit deal put forward by prime minister Theresa May. 
Ms May, who lost by 230 votes, now has just three days in which to come up with a plan B, while also fighting a vote of ‘no confidence’ in parliament. 
Forwarders have today urged the government to avoid a no-deal …

The post Logistics industry urges UK to prevent disorderly...

https://theloadstar.co.uk/logistics-industry-urges-uk-to-prevent-disorderly-brexit-but-vows-to-clear-up-the-mess/

BPA calls on Gvt to review its freight strategy

Responding to the publication of the National Infrastructure Commission’s interim report into the Future of Freight, the British Ports Association has called on Government to review its freight strategy and prioritise port connectivity initiatives. On the report, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne welcomed the focus on the UK’s long-term transport challenges but called for the initiative to be reinforced with clear public investment aspirations in freight and...

http://container-news.com/bpa-calls-gvt-review-freight-strategy/

BPA remains anxious about No-deal scenario

Following the Prime Minister’s statement this afternoon confirming that the Parliamentary vote on the Withdrawal Agreement has been delayed, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne has said that many of the UK’s ports with EU trade and the wider logistics industry is becoming anxious to know what they might need to prepare for and when it may be needed:

“If there is a hard Brexit the roll-on roll ports who facilitate tens of thousands of lorry and trailers movements...

http://container-news.com/bpa-anxious-no-deal-scenario/

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