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Consultation on Future Tariff Schedule
The Government yesterday launched a four-week public consultation on the UK’s future tariff schedule. This consultation will close on 5 March at 23:59 GMT. The new UK Global Tariff will apply to goods imported into the UK from 1 January 2021 unless an exception such as a preferential...
Portugal - Electric powered ferries
An international public tender has been issued for the supply of 10 new electric powered ferries for passenger transport. Description: You must be able to provide 10 vessels with: battery powered electric propulsion a minimum passenger capacity of 500 seats contractual speed of 20 knots a...
Brazil - Spare parts for navy ship
The Navy is looking for suppliers of spare parts for the Atlantico ship. Description: You must be able to supply: lubrication fittings anti condensation units hydraulic valves multiple disk brakes hydraulic pumps pressure gauges bearing retaining bearing bushs test coupling piston...
MarRI-UK nominated for an award!
Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK) has been nominated for the 2020 Green4Sea Initiative Award at this year's Safety4Sea awards. They have made it this far but now need your vote and your help to spread the word. The award will go to the nominee with the most public votes between now...
Latin America and the Caribbean UK Roadshow 9-13 March 2020
Want to get the latest on the business environment and export opportunities inLatin America and the Caribbean (LatAC)? Are you an experienced exporter thinking of expanding to a region full of vibrant and lucrative markets? The Department for International Trade (DIT) is delighted to invite you...
IMarEST awards first Certificate of Excellence to Bangladesh Marine Academy
The Bangladesh Marine Academy has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) to recognise the exceptional quality of its maritime education and training provision. The academy is the first to be awarded the...
BPA Re-Issues Call for Port Futures Project
The BPA is today re-issuing our invitation for industry bodies to collaborate with us on Thought Leadership projects. The BPA Port Futures programme has been running since 2018 and is a thought leadership platform our members and the wider industry. We are keen to continue to work...
Shipping Minister highlights importance of ports and shipping during BPA conference
The shipping and maritime minister Nus Ghani opened the UK Chamber of Shipping and British Ports Association one-day conference on decarbonisation last week and talked of the importance of the industry in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. During her key-note address she...
Solent LEP Chair applications open
The application process for a new business leader to head up the Board of Directors as the new Chair of the Solent LEP has opened. The leadership of the Chair is critical to the success of the LEP and our new Chair will have the opportunity to shape the Solent by providing leadership to the...
AGI Recognised as Top International Performer in the Central South
Accountancy and Business advisory firm BDO LLP’s most recent analysis of the mid-market has shown that Aeronautical & General Instruments (AGI) is one of the Central South’s success stories in achieving sustained international growth. It is one of just 20 companies...
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