The British Ports Association (BPA) confirm their support for Coastlink 2023, hosted by Peel Ports Group - Port of Liverpool.

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We are delighted to announce that the BPA have been confirmed as a Supporter Association for the Coastlink 2023 conference. Dedicated to the promotion of short sea feeder services and intermodal transport networks through the ports the support the sector, the 2023 event will be held in the key port and logistics hub of Liverpool.

The British Ports Association is the national membership body for ports in the UK. They represent the interests of operators, that handle 86% of all UK port traffic, to Westminster and devolved Governments, and other national and international bodies.

The BPA are committed to the fair treatment of ports up and down the country. Their membership comprises many ports, terminal operators, and port facilities, all of varying size, location and nature, enabling them to draw upon a wide range of experience and knowledge to represent their members’ interests.

Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the BPA commented,

“We are pleased to again be supporting the annual Coastlink conference and are particularly excited that in 2023 the event will be back in the UK, this time hosted by Peel Ports in Liverpool. Indeed, in the post pandemic and Brexit era it’s great to bring the international maritime community together to enable debate on a mix of business, policy, and other industry topics.”

As a supporting association to Coastlink, BPA members benefit from a 10% discount on the delegate rate. Further details of the discount can be obtained directly from the BPA or, the Coastlink events team on +44 (0)1329 825335 or info@coastlink.co.uk.

Full details of the 2023 delegate packages are listed below:

Premium Delegate Package includes:

  • Conference attendance on both days
  • Lunch and refreshments on both days
  • Place at the conference dinner - 3rd May
  • Place on the technical visit
  • Full documentation in electronic format - Conference Handbook and Presentations Download

 Standard Delegate Package includes:

  • Conference attendance on both days
  • Lunch and refreshments on both days
  • Place on the technical visit
  • Documentation in electronic format – Conference Handbook only

Coastlink will take place on the 3rd & 4th May 2023 at the iconic Royal Liver Building venue, located in the heart of Liverpool. The event will discuss and debate topics covering all the latest developments and emerging trends in the short sea and feeder shipping sector; the route to net zero for the sustainable shipping of freight; and the impact and opportunities for Freeports.

To secure your place at this popular event, visit the Coastlink website or contact the Coastlink events team on +44 (0)1329 825335 or info@coastlink.co.uk.