BPA welcomes Brexit deal but warns of impacts
(Posted on 28/12/20)
Responding to the news that the EU and the UK had reached an outline agreement on a future post Brexit deal the British Ports Association has welcomed the continued tariff free trade, but suggested that there will still be major impacts at the end of the transition.
The British Ports Association represents ports that handle 86% of the UK’s maritime trade.
Commenting the British Ports Association Chief Executive Richard Ballantyne said, “The prospect of continued tariff free trade with the EU and other market access arrangements is certainly something most in the freight and logistics industries will welcome. It looks as if our agricultural and automotive trade with the EU can continue without being subject to the high tariffs that could have been introduced. It also means that the fish we land will be able to exported its biggest market.
However despite this deal the UK is definitely leaving the EU’s Customs Union and Single Market which means major changes for cross border trade. Goods being transported between Great Britain and the EU, including Northern Ireland, will be subject to a number of new controls and requirements and there is no escaping the increase in costs that this will create for UK traders, businesses and potentially consumers. As our new trading relationship starts to bed down we are hopeful that an ongoing reciprocal acceptance of each other’s standards might mean a reduced need for inspections and interventions at ports and borders.”
The British Ports Association represents the interests of over 100 port members, covering more than 400 ports, terminal operators and port facilities.
Latest News
IBJ and DBTG founding “Mother” Julia Peckham passes away after short illness
(Posted on 25/04/24)IBJ is sad to announce the news that Julia Peckham has passed away after a short illness. Julia, often... Read more
Bold plan to decarbonize Detroit port operations and improve air quality
(Posted on 23/04/24)The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority has revealed details of an ambitious programme to dramatically... Read more
Port of Antwerp Bruges' quarterly figures reflect resilience
(Posted on 18/04/24)The total cargo throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges amounted to 70.4 million tonnes in the first quarter... Read more
North Sea Port records Q1 cargo throughput decline
(Posted on 18/04/24)Seaborne cargo transhipment at North Sea Port fell by 3.2% in the first quarter of this year compared... Read more
Green light for river access channel to HAROPA’s Port 2000
(Posted on 15/04/24)The Administrative Court in Rouen, France has dismissed a summary motion seeking the suspension of application... Read more
Agreement to develop Al Faw Grand Port and Economic Zone in Iraq
(Posted on 15/04/24)AD Ports Group, Abu Dhabi based facilitator of global trade, logistics and industry, has entered into... Read more
Rotterdam calls on EU to position ports smartly for future-proofing Europe
(Posted on 29/03/24)The European Union faces the challenge of reconciling the transition to a sustainable economy with preserving... Read more
Study: ports not ready to handle onboard captured carbon dioxide
(Posted on 25/03/24)A recent study commissioned by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), in collaboration... Read more
ABP pioneers grain-monitoring robot
(Posted on 18/03/24)Spearheading innovation in agricultural storage and safety at work, Associated British Ports (ABP),... Read more
Bilbao hosts intra-European green hydrogen corridor discussions
(Posted on 15/03/24)The Port of Bilbao has hosted a meeting organised by the business agency of the Netherlands, with representatives... Read more
