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Red Diesel Tax Changes Will Hammer Ports Industry with No Likely Impact on Emissions, say BPA
The British Ports Association (BPA) has today 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. BPA...
MarRI-UK Seeks £530M for Zero-Carbon Short Sea Shipping Network
Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK) submitted a Comprehensive Spending Review bid seeking £530 million of Government co-investment for a programme that aims to encourage greater use of safe, zero-carbon short sea shipping network. A Zero-carbon Coastal Highway programme to...
Second Quarter 2020 Trade Figures Lift Veil On Rough Months For UK Freight Industry, But No Crystal Ball To Determine Future Outlook
The UK’s Q2 port freight statistics from the Department for Transport released today have shone a light on the impact on trade at the height of the pandemic. When comparing April to June 2020 with April to June 2019 through the UK’s major ports: the total volume of freight tonnage...
Don’t forget maritime: Ports keen to explore options for testing at borders
Responding to the Transport Secretary’s statement in the House of Commons today the British Ports Association’s Chief Executive, Richard Ballantyne has made the following statement: "We welcome moves to explore how international travel might be made more feasible...
British Ports Association Welcomes New Maritime Minister
The British Ports Association has reacted to the sudden appointment of a new transport minister following Kelly Tolhurst’s move to Housing Minister to fill a gap created by the surprise resignation of Simon Clarke. Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive, British Ports...
The Nautical Institute Foundation – a new charity to support global maritime safety and education
The Nautical Institute (NI) is proud to announce the formal launch of The Nautical Institute Foundation, a new charitable initiative that will allow the NI to extend the scope and reach of its current activities. The Nautical Institute Foundation has its roots within the NI, and aims to...
Malaysia - Marine equipment
This is a business opportunity from an overseas buyer. Pitch for the business and explain how your company meets their requirements. An engineering company seeks marine equipment. Description You must be able to supply anchoring, towing and mooring systems like: - cargo handling equipment...
France - Project management mission (formalized procedure) for the accessibility of 22 Colleges
Mission of implementation (formalized procedure) for the accessibility of 22 Colleges Opportunity closing date 30 September 2020 Value of contract to be confirmed About the buyer Address Société Publique Locale Avenir Réunion France Bid for...
The NI launches important new guidance on bulk carrier operations
Bulk carriers are the workhorses of international maritime trade. Those responsible for operating them need to manage significant risks inherent to the dry bulk trade. Certain cargoes can deplete oxygen, catch fire, explode, corrode holds or simply deteriorate. At terminals, the Master may come...
NI President sets sights on the future
The newly elected President of The Nautical Institute, Jillian Carson-Jackson has vowed to help the Institute and wider maritime community meet three important challenges – those of diversity and inclusion, branch engagement and managing the impact of technology. Speaking at...
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