Brexit
All Brexit issues linked to the activities of ports. Brexit (British exit) was the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 31 January 2020
£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 Rt Hon...
BPA responds to DIT free ports announcement
1 August 2019 The British Ports Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement of “up to 10 new freeports”. The BPA has developed...
UK ports welcome steady performance despite political uncertainty
21 August 2019 The data for 2018 shows stable port freight tonnages overall, with only a 0.1% difference on the previous year at 483.3 m tonnes. However,...
DFDS announces Q2 interim report; Brexit causes uncertainty
August 154, 2019 In Q2, revenue increased 9% to DKK 4.2 billion and EBITDA before special items increased 4% to DKK 989 million. In H1, revenue increased 10%...
Mixed response to UK government’s announcement of “up to 10 new freeports”
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) August 4, 2019 – The UK government has announced a plan to create up to 10 new freeports which it says will boost...
BPA Urges New Transport Secretary to Grasp Maritime Opportunity
News – BPA Urges New Transport Secretary to Grasp Maritime Opportunity – July 26, 2019 The British Ports Association has welcomed the new Transport...
Gibraltar and UK open negotiations to enter into a Double Tax Agreement
News – Gibraltar and UK open negotiations to enter into a Double Tax Agreement – July 15, 2019 Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar is delighted...
EU Commissioner Vella presents EU contingency plans to help mitigate the impact of “no-deal” Brexit on fisheries
Brussels, Belgium, April 7, 2019 – Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella has presented contingency...
Brexit preparedness: EU completes preparations for possible “no-deal” scenario on 12 April
Press Release – European Commission – Brexit preparedness: EU completes preparations for possible “no-deal” scenario on 12 April – March...
Brexit: Ports in the Hauts-de-France region innovate with Channel Pass
Press Release – Brexit: Ports in the Hauts-de-France region innovate with Channel Pass – March 6, 2019 In 2018, the company responsible for...
MEPs approve agreement on TEN-T realignment: ensuring Ireland’s connectivity if no-deal Brexit occurs
Brussels, March 4, 2019 – The members of the European Parliament’s Transport Committee on 04 March unanimously supported a provisional agreement to...
Cartagena port holds conference to analyse Brexit effects
Cartagena, Spain (Ports Europe) March 15, 2019 – Cartagena port authority held a conference to discuss the effects of Brexit for all procedures associated...
Spain’s Incargo Galicia may relaunch ferry links to UK from Vigo port
Vigo, Spain (Ports Europe) February 18, 2019 – Vigo-based Incargo Galicia SL is looking to restart a regular ferry service between Vigo and the United...
Brexit preparedness: provisional agreement on realigning North Sea-Mediterranean Corridor and investing in the adaptation of transport infrastructure for security and border checks
European Commission – Press Release – February 8, 2019 The European Parliament and the Council on the North Sea-Mediterranean Corridor –...
Moving goods to and from the EU through roll on roll off ports or the Channel Tunnel
London, United Kingdom (Ports Europe) February 6, 2019 – Hauliers will be able to bring goods into the UK without facing checks at the border in a bid to...
Coreper approves mandate for talks on Brexit-related adaptation
Brussels, Belgium (Ports Europe) January 31, 2019 – Yesterday, the European Council’s Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) approved a...
Santander port to present action plan in case of hard Brexit
Santander, Spain (Ports Europe) January 30, 2019 – Santander port’s administration does not have the required capacity to deal with an emergency...