Ports reveal huge scale of industry environmental efforts
11 September 2020
From Aberdeen to Ardrossan; Belfast to Blyth, Pembroke to Portsmouth; and Shetland to Southampton; the British Ports Association has today published a comprehensive package of case studies of environmental good practice from dozens of UK ports.
British Ports Association Welcomes New Maritime Minister
8 September 2020
The British Ports Association has reacted to the sudden appointment of a new transport minister following Kelly Tolhurst’s move to Housing Minister to fill a gap created by the surprise resignation of Simon Clarke.
Don’t forget maritime: ports keen to explore options for testing at borders
7 September 2020
Responding to the Transport Secretary’s statement in the House of Commons today the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne has made the following statement:
Glasgow Herald: Scottish Ports geared up for a renewables push
26 August 2020
Chair of the Scottish Ports Group, Stuart Cresswell, was interviewed by Anthony Harrington for the Glasgow Herald
British Ports responds to latest international travel advice announcements
13 August 2020
The British Ports Association (BPA), which represents all the UK’s main passenger ports, has expressed regret following the Government’s announcement that visitors coming to the UK from France and the Netherlands will soon be forced to quarantine for 14 days.
Statement on the handling and storage of Ammonium Nitrate in the UK
6 August 2020
Ammonium Nitrate is used in certain fertilisers of which the UK is the world’s leading user. Following the tragic explosion at the Port of Beirut this week there has understandably been some local interest in the storage of products containing the chemical at UK warehouses, storage facilities and ports.
Scottish Ports Group elects new chairman to promote and champion the sector as we move towards a period of economic recovery
27 July 2020
The British Ports Association has announced that Stuart Cresswell, Port Manager at ABP’s Ayr and Troon, has been elected as chairman of the Scottish Ports Group, the industry forum for ports and harbours in Scotland.
BPA: Remove the cap on Freeport ambitions
13 July 2020
BPA urges Chancellor not to cap the ambitions of Freeports
British Ports Association welcomes new Brexit borders funding commitments
12 July 2020
The British Ports Association has welcomed the Government’s announcements on new Brexit borders funding to cover infrastructure, systems and staffing.
BPA responds to summer statement: moving in the right direction
8 July 2020
The British Ports Association (BPA) has tentatively welcomed measures announced in the UK Chancellor’s Summer Statement today, noting the assurances that these are the latest in a series, with more to come.