As the new Government takes shape this 51³Ô¹ÏÍø briefing summarises the leading topical issues the UK ports industry currently face.
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As the new Government takes shape the below priorities and attached 51³Ô¹ÏÍø briefing document summarises the leading topical issues that the UK ports industry currently face.
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø represents the interests of a wide range of ports and harbours to all tiers of UK government and with 95% of the UK’s international trade passing through ports they are vital gateways for economic success.
Working in partnership with the new Government our priorities for ports are:
Government to provide:
- An efficient and streamlined planning and consents regime for port activity and development
- Priority given to public funding of road and rail connections to ports
- A Brexit trade facilitation pledge for border controls
- Reduced burdens on business through the ‘Great Repeal Bill’
- Recognition of the major benefits of maritime transport with targeted assistance for modal shift
- Active support for the cross-section of port ownership models
Industry to provide:
- An efficient, market led ports sector responsive to users and contributing to the economy
- A responsible industry which strives to minimise environmental impacts
- Information to regional and national planners
- High standards of marine navigational safety
- A safe, well qualified and trained workforce
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