New CEO for UK Major Ports Group
UKMPG is pleased to announce that Tim Morris will be taking over from Theresa Crossley as the Chief Executive of UKMPG from November. Tim joins [...more ]
PortStrategy: AEO status can complement ISPS regulations in ports
Tilbury was the first multipurpose port in the UK to receive full AEO status Pioneer: Tilbury was the first multipurpose port in the UK to [...more ]
New future for Wick harbour
Scotland’s Wick harbour is set to become a hub for the renewables sector thanks to the major expansion of the Beatrice offshore wind farm, which [...more ]
Port of King’s Lynn celebrates new bulk store terminal opening
Image Caption: The new Hanse Bulk Terminal at The Port of King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom on 15-September-2017 An official opening ceremony was held on [...more ]
Developing an air quality plan for the Thames
The River Thames is central to London’s identity and development as a capital city, contributing every day in trade, jobs, tourism and transportation. Since 2015, [...more ]
BPA reacts to “Free Trade Zones” document from Crowe Clark Whitehill
The British Ports Association has called for a new debate on a free ports policy following a report from trade specialists Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP. [...more ]
IMO touring exhibition – coming to a museum near you?
IMO touring exhibition – coming to a museum near you? For the first time, an IMO touring exhibition is bringing success stories and the future [...more ]
BPA looking for more focus on ports to drive up UK freight numbers
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today published its Annual UKPort Freight statistics for 2017 which show that overall total freight tonnages handled by UKports were [...more ]
Truck park opens at DP World London Gateway
A truck park operated by fleet vehicle management company Hireco has opened at DP World London Gateway Port and Logistics Park. The five-acre yard offers [...more ]
Port operator accused of ‘sacrificing’ Clyde shipbuilding
A port operator which owns vast swathes of land in Scotland has been accused by campaigners of ‘sacrificing’ the River Clyde to protect the Mersey [...more ]
Energy minister ‘confident’ Scotland will get ultra-deep water port
Written by Mark Lammey - 10/08/2018 6:45 am Scotland boasts the best candidates for the creation of an ultra-deep water port, Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse said yesterday. Mr [...more ]
British Ports Association launch Sustainable Development Resolution
The British Ports Association has published a sustainable development resolution, which commits to supporting the dual aims of a strong and healthy environment and a [...more ]