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
European Parliament: Hearing on the impact of Brexit on maritime transport
Brussels, Belgium (Ports Europe) February 14, 2018 Third in a series of the hearings about “impact of Brexit on transport’, this hearing will focus...
British Ports Association announces a new Port Futures project
London, United Kingdom (Ports Europe) February 11, 2018 – The British Ports Association (BPA) has presented its new Port Futures project to examine...
Valencia port president warns against adverse effects of Brexit
Santander, Spain (Ports Europe) February 2, 2018 – Aurelio Martínez, president of Valencia port authority (Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia), has warned a...
British Ports Chief comments on David Davis speech and calls for post-Brexit port zoning approach
26 January 2018 In response to today’s speech by the DexEU Secretary, David Davis at Teesport, the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard...
British Ports Association looking to shape the agenda in 2018
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) January 9, 2018 – Chief Executive of the British Ports Association (BPA), Richard Ballantyne, has outlined the...
BPA calls for bold vision ahead of New Year fisheries bill
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) January 9, 2018 – On December 31, 2017, the British Ports Association (BPA) published a detailed report on the...
UK ports join Ireland in efforts to gain fishing cargo market share from Spain
Vigo, Spain (PortSEurope) January 9, 2018 – The United Kingdom has joined measures taken by Ireland to lure the handling of fresh fish cargo from...
British Ports Association publishes 2018 priorities
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) January 3, 2018 – The British Ports Association (BPA) has outlined its key priorities for 2018, including continued...
BPA critical of UK government’s Maritime and Ports Sector Report
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) December 27, 2017 – Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association (BPA), has commented that...
British Ports looking for Brexit cross border trade solutions
London, United Kingdom, (PortSEurope) December 11, 2017 – The British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne, has welcomed last...
Italy can attract shipping companies following Brexit
Genoa, Italy (PortSEurope) December 6, 2017 – Genoa could attract international shipping companies, taking advantage of the business conditions following...
British Ports Association comments on UK budget statement
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) November 23, 2017 – Commenting on today’s Budget Statement the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive,...
British ports look for delivery on connectivity and planning
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) October 18, 2017 – Prior to this week’s British Ports Association (BPA) Annual Conference, BPA Chief Executive...
BPA reacts to “Free Trade Zones” document from Crowe Clark Whitehill
BPA reacts to “Free Trade Zones” document from Crowe Clark Whitehill 28 September 2017 The British Ports Association has called for a new debate on...
International shippers visit 10 Downing Street
London, United Kingdom (Ports Europe) September 15, 2017 – A delegation of leading figures from the shipping industry has visited Downing Street in...
BPA says ports welcome focus on businesses and trade in Labour announcements on Brexit
London, United Kingdom (Ports Europe) September 5, 2017 – British Ports Association Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne has welcomed the Labour Party...
British Ports Association publishes government briefing
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) July 14, 2017 – The British Ports Association (BPA) has produced a briefing document summarising the leading...