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The British Ports Association Chair Mike Sellers, Director of Policy Mark Simmonds and CEO Richard Ballantyne BPA had an excellent meeting with Mike Kane MP, UK #Maritime Minister at the Department for Transport this morning. Lots on the agenda for the new government including the role #ports play and #growth.


In the latest issue of Bridge, Mark Simmonds, the British Ports Association association’s director of policy and external affairs, explains the key challenges facing the sector. To read the full article and download the latest issue of Bridge visit: teesport.co.uk/bridge/


It’s Maritime UK Week and we’re celebrating everything #Maritime! The maritime industry is essential to the economy, touching everything from #food, #fuel, #energy, #leisure, #tourism and #fishing. #shipping #marine #cargo #offshore #sailing #MaritimeUKWeek #MUKWeek


The sun's out & there’s a buzz around day 1 of #BPA2024. Kicked off by Mike Sellers, Steve Pitt & Mike Kane MP & Richard Ballantyne BPA introducing speakers, 3 exhibitor halls, port machinery showcase & networking. Looking forward to the drinks reception aboard #HMSWarrior tonight.


It's day two of #BPA2024 We're looking forward to another day networking and knowledge exchange, kicking off with a speech this morning from travel journalist Simon Calder



Incredibly #proud of hosting the British Ports Association #BPA2024 Conference. Thanks to @Freshwater, British Ports Association and team Portsmouth International Port for transforming our new passenger terminal into a conference facility. Got to meet and hear from the excellent Simon Calder


And that’s a wrap on #BPA2024. Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make the conference what it was. We loved every minute of delivering this prestigious event on behalf of the @BritishPorts and Portsmouth International Port. It’s been a busy but exciting two days.




The British Ports Association has launched new guidance for ports and terminals on combatting modern slavery, people trafficking, and people smuggling at an event at the House of Commons. Details are here. britishports.org.uk/ports-target-m…


Very many congratulations to the former Port of Milford Haven Chair, Dr Chris Martin OBE MStJ DL who has been recognised with an #OBE in the King’s #NYE #Honours! Also a huge well done to former Maritime and Coastguard Agency Director Katy Ware + WISTA UK’s Monica Kohli also included for their services to #maritime





New 'Clean Industry Bonus' a Positive Step for Offshore Wind Investment in UK Ports - British Ports Association welcomes the scheme designed to encourage investment in UK offshore wind supply chains #ports #energy #offshorewind shorturl.at/kiiin
