Tag: British Ports Association

Eight freeports will be established in England, with the first tranche of freeports including successful bids from East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe/Harwich, Liverpool, Humber, Plymouth, Solent, Thames and Teesside.

New research highlights that Government support for “shore-power” is necesarry to unlock a triple-win of cleaner air, lower climate pollution, and smart 21st century electricity grids in UK ports.

Analysis of the Department for Transport’s 2020 sea passenger data by the British Ports Association (BPA) revealed that last year ports saw the lowest number of short-sea international passengers since 1962.

Following the COVID-19 vaccine phase, British Ports Association has called for essential port workers to be given priority during the rollout of the vaccine, so as to protect vital supply chains.

With the United Kingdom officially leaving the European Union on 1st January 2020, the EU and the UK managed to reach an outline agreement on a future post Brexit deal.

The British Ports Association (BPA) has outlined the case for targeting transport spending on freight-based projects, to unlock growth in the economy and stimulate the economy post-COVID-19.

The UK has launched a bidding process for the first seven Freeports in England, as part of the country’s post-Brexit strategy. The British Ports Association (BPA) welcomes the move, as part of its port zoning economic vision for regional growth.

British Ports Association issued a report which highlights the various ways aerial drones may be used within the UK’s port sector, whether it is delivering parcels to ships, surveying infrastructure, enforcement or for leisure purposes.

The British Ports Association (BPA) has published its a report on the impact of planned changes to red 'diesel' tax rebates on the ports industry. The BPA estimates that the changes will add additional costs amounting to 3.10% of port turnover when they come into effect in 2022.

Following a letter by the chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove noting potential issues for freight traffic after the Brexit transition period, the British Ports Association responded to reasonable worst-case scenario assumptions.