Port of Rotterdam Authority scales back Brexit measures
Following recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Port of Rotterdam Authority has again put its preparatory measures for a No-Deal Brexit on hold.…
UK & Gibraltar co-fund hard Brexit contingency projects
Government of Gibraltar - November 7, 2019 The United Kingdom and Gibraltar Governments have met in the 10th Joint Ministerial Council for Gibraltar. The meeting included…
British Ports Association responds to new Brexit withdrawal agreement
Statement from the British Ports Association on news of a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU - October 17, 2019 “We cautiously welcome news of a withdrawal…
Italian government has set up a Brexit task force
Rome, Italy (PortSEurope) October 22, 2019 - The Italian government has set up a Brexit Task Force, at Palazzo Chigi, to monitor and coordinate all…
As Brexit approaches, Catalan exports to UK reached €3.9bn in 2018
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 10, 2019 - Catalan News reports that exports from Catalonia to Britain are 9% higher so far in 2019 compared with…
La Coruña port considers Ro-Ro service linking with UK
Coruña, Spain (PortSEurope) October 14, 2019 - Shipping Business Consultants (SBC) has been hired by Autoridad Portuaria de A Coruña (APC - A Coruña Port…
Deputy Foreign Minister attends “No Deal” Brexit Workshop
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs - October 9, 2019 Deputy Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis attended the conference "No Deal Brexit: Preparing Public Administration and Business…
‘No deal’ EU exit advice: further UK ports designated for movement of protected animals and plants
October 9, 2019 - UK Government Belfast Seaport, Dover, Eurotunnel and Holyhead will be designated to ensure there is sufficient capacity to transport protected animals…
British Ports welcomes funding, suggests more resources needed post Brexit
Following the announcement today of the grant awards to certain English ports from the Department for Transport the British Ports Association has suggested further funding…
Málaga port hosts Brexit presentation
Málaga, Spain (PortSEurope) September 19, 2019 - The Port of Málaga has hosted a presentation of the Andalusian program of preparedness and contingency measures with…
Greek Foreign Minister attends “No Deal Brexit” event in Thessaloniki
Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis attends "No Deal Brexit, Preparation of Public Administration and Business on EU Departure Case" without agreement - September 18, 2019 Deputy Foreign…
Technology, geopolitical uncertainty and environmental regulations will force change throughout the shipping industry
London Shipping Week - Global law firm Reed Smith yesterday hosted a panel of shipping experts to discuss the issues having the biggest impact on…
IAPH and IMO leaders discuss sustainability in London
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) September 17, 2019 - The deputy director general of Strategy and Commercial of the port of Barcelona and president of the International…
Gibraltar continues Brexit preparations against shifting UK political background
H.M - Government of Gibraltar - September 4, 2019 The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia this morning chaired a meeting of the Government’s Brexit…
UK: Government backs cutting-edge tech to drive down shipping emissions
Funding boost for low-carbon maritime technology - September 10, 2019 From: Department for Transport and Nusrat Ghani MP £2.3 million grant to support the development of trailblazing…
UK: Liz Truss hosts first meeting of the Freeports Advisory Panel
The first meeting of the Freeports Advisory Panel was held in London yesterday - September 6, 2019 From: Department for International Trade and The Rt Hon Elizabeth…
UK Government statement launches London International Shipping Week
Government hails maritime industry as lifeblood of global trade with launch of London International Shipping week - September 9, 2019 Leading global maritime event will…
BPA: New Report Outlines Policies Needed to Deliver Brexit Freeport Success
• Port Zones UK - a new coalition of British airport and seaport operators - calls for planning reforms as part of an economic package to stimulate…
British ports welcome funding but looking political agreement between the UK and EU
30 August 2019 Following the announcement today that the UK Government has opened a new grants scheme for infrastructure modifications at ports in preparation for a ‘no…
£9 million announced to get UK ports and local areas ready for Brexit
August 21, 2019 An extra £9 million will be made available to ensure local areas and major ports are ready for Brexit, Local Government Secretary…