British ports welcome Budget announcements on Brexit scenario funding and freight review
22 November 2017
British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne comments on today’s Budget Statement.
Scottish energy ports capability directory launched
21 November 2017
A new dynamic Scottish ports directory aimed at the energy industry has been launched today.
It provides up to date technical information on active marine energy industry ports covering the oil and gas, decommissioning, subsea and renewable sectors.
British ports call for transport infrastructure and connectivity recognition ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget Statement
20 November 2017
BPA call on the Chancellor to prioritise transport infrastructure spending
Scottish Ports Group call for right infrastructure and planning conditions.
16 November 2017
The British Ports Association’s Scottish Ports Group has called on policy makers to ensure that ports are at the forefront of key Scottish economic, transport and planning strategies as the UK moves towards Brexit.
British ro-ro and ferry port operators meet with DExEU Minister to highlight post Brexit challenges
14 November 2017
Today the British Ports Association’s roll-on roll-off ferry port operators met with the junior Department for Exiting the EU Minister Robin Walker MP to outline the implications and practical challenges which may arise when the UK leaves the EU.
Port engineers gather for £350m harbour construction
14 November 2017
UK senior port engineers met in Aberdeen this week to hear from experts on how the planning, design and construction of the Harbour’s ambitious £350m expansion have materialised
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…