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
BPA comments on the GBER guidelines on state aids
17 May 2017
Commenting on today’s news that the European Commission had formally adopted the new General Block Exemption Regulations (GBER) on state aids, the British Ports Association Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne warned against the distortion of competitive port markets with major public subsidies.