Ports welcome targeted relaxation of quarantine restrictions
3 July 2020
The British Ports Association has welcomed the targeted relaxation of the quarantine restrictions at the border. The Government is today publishing a list of ‘transit corridors’ with countries deemed as low-risk in terms of coronavirus transmission which will provide much relief to certain port and passenger shipping routes.
Ports Welcomes New Border Pragmatism
12 June 2020
The British Ports Association has welcomed news that the UK Government will postpone its plans to introduce full border checks on traffic arriving from the EU for six months from January 2021. This will be done for imports into the UK in three phases until July 2021.
BPA Concerned About Quarantine Measures And Calls For Sea Bridges to Aid Economic Recovery
22 May 2020
The British Ports Association is concerned that the new quarantine measures announced this afternoon by the Home Secretary will stifle the recovery of international maritime passenger travel. There needs to be a risk-based approach to ‘transit corridors’ and recognition that ferry travel to neighbouring countries could be much safer than other transport options.
Massive Expansion of Testing Needed to Protect Critical Supply Chains
24 March 2020
The BPA is calling on Government to broaden the scope of testing and ensure that those working to keep the country supplied with imported food, energy and medicines are protected.
Coronavirus Emergency Bill: Keeping our trading gateways open should be a priority
17 March 2020
Responding to the publication of the Government’s policy paper on its new Emergency Bill the British Ports Association has said that keeping the UK’s global gateways open for trade should be a priority.
British Ports Association responds to the UK's EU trade priorities
27 February 2020
Following the publication of the UK’s Government’s approach to the EU trade negotiations, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne said:
New Figures Show Scottish Maritime Sector is on the Rise
15 November 2019
New figures published this week show the Scottish Maritime sector directly supports nearly £10 billion in turnover and 41,000 jobs
SNP Party Conference 2019 Round-up
23 October 2019
Last week, Policy and Economic Analyst for the BPA, Phoebe Warneford-Thomson, attended the Scottish National Party’s 85th Annual Conference in Aberdeen. The event was held at The Event Complex Aberdeen, a brand new, expansive event complex just outside Aberdeen city centre; which, incidentally, is the site where the BPA 2020 Conference will be held.
The key themes of the conference were not surprising; with much discussion of Britain’s exit from the European Union, the failings of the Westminster Parliament and the SNP’s continued pursuit of independence. Though it was welcome to see how Scotland’s maritime industry was often considered within the context of these themes; especially with regards to the resolution on Developing Maritime Trade.
BPA Responds to DIT Free Ports Announcement
1 August 2019
The British Ports Association has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement of “up to 10 new freeports”. The BPA has developed ambitious complementary Port Enterprise and Development Zone proposals.
BPA Urges New Transport Secretary to Grasp Maritime Opportunity
26 July 2019
The British Ports Association has welcomed the new Transport Secretary to his role and highlighted the huge opportunities that ports offer in supporting the Government’s agenda around trade and prosperity.