BPA 2017 Conference Roundup
25 October 2017
You can read all of the slides and presentations from all of the sessions held here
Ports industry urges Brexit negotiation agreement on a mutually beneficial trade facilitation strategy
16 October 2017
Ahead of this week’s EU Council summit the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne, urged the UK Government and the EU to find a creative and sensible Brexit solution to the challenges facing roll-on roll-off ferry ports and operators.
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.
NEWSFLASH - Hurricane threatens to hit British Isles
12 October 2017
Tropical Storm Ophelia approaching UK. More Info here…
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.
New CEBR "Ports Report" released
13 September 2017
Ports Report findings from Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) have been release today. The report entitled “The economic contribution of the ports industry” and a summary of some of the key findings can be found here…
BPA to highlight port issues during London International Shipping Week
11 September 2017
British Ports Association’s Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne today welcomed the launch of the third London International Shipping Week (LISW)
BPA welcome Government customs aspirations but want reassurances on borders post Brexit
15 August 2017
BPA Chief Executive comments on the publication of the Government’s Brexit negotiating position paper on customs.
BPA Conference Update
10 August 2017
Speakers confirmed and registration deadline approaching.
2017 New Government Briefing
13 July 2017
As the new Government takes shape this BPA briefing summarises the leading topical issues the UK ports industry currently face.
Read the full briefing here