Ports Policy - BPA conference, 3 November 2016 1 DfT Policy Overview Rod Paterson BPA CONFERENCE 18 October 2017 October 17
Plan for my session this morning 1. Update on changes in structures 2. Reflections on some wider issues 3. Focus on Ports Policy 4. Concluding remarks 2
a year is a long time in Politics??? 3 BPA conference 18 October 2017 not so long after all
But there has been change in the DfT Maritime Directorate Roger Hargreaves Maritime Director Rod Paterson Maritime Infrastructure, People, Safety and Services Petra Wilkinson Maritime Strategy and Programmes Haroona Chughtai Maritime Trade and EU exit Claire McAllister Maritime Environment, Technology and Innovation James Driver Maritime Security and Resilience Linda Willson LISW 2017 4
Our Maritime Directorate objectives Maintaining a clear strategic vision for the UK s maritime sector, and coordinating the work towards its delivery Delivering safe, effective and profitable maritime infrastructure and services Minimising disruption to the UK s maritime interests from security threats and other risks Maximising the UK s global maritime influence Moving the UK maritime sector to meet the environmental and technological standards of the 21 st century Promoting the UK s maritime sector 5
A view on some of the wider issues we re engaged in 6
London International Shipping Week 2017 Highly successful week The best yet 15,000 industry leaders from across the world at over 150 events. Several Foreign Ministers and Senior Officials. Raising the profile of the sector Strengths, Challenges and Asks Several new publications including the Port Governance Guide Sir John Randall update on the Port Connectivity Study at the UKMPG/BPA reception Feedback and next steps 7
Maritime Growth Study Review In January 2017 the government commissioned a review of the Maritime Growth Study. Better capturing Port interests and better using our customers and users Pressing on with implementing the Growth recommendations that require action now Launching the development of a Maritime Vision for 2050 Identifying the steps we need to take to ensure that the UK remains a maritime world-leader Far-reaching and involving all our partners across the sector Anticipating publishing the Maritime Growth Review around the end of 2017 8
Exiting the European Union PM speech in Florence on 22 September and Statement to the House on 9 October Working to ensure our laws work on day one Making sure we are ready for negotiations on the future relationship, whilst also preparing for potential no deal scenario. Vision for post-eu trade and customs policy published Ensuring that we remain keen on engaging, listening to issues and identifying opportunities 9
Environmental issues Focus on Air Quality Exploring how to reduce domestic emissions Engaging with stakeholders 28 November workshop Developing a holistic Maritime Air Quality Strategy Ensuring that we have reliable data Identifying green technology solutions and take-up Government s Clean Air Strategy anticipated Spring 2018 10
Focussing on Port specific activity All ports in 2016 484.0 (million tonnes) 11
The case for a Port Connectivity Study Port connectivity is now recognised as an important factor in transport investment considerations. Connecting freight to international gateways is also highlighted as important for economic growth. But freight and ports do not always have a high profile in political, government, business and public agendas despite the vital role they play. So the Port Connectivity Study aims to demonstrate the importance and raise the profile so that it is always part of investment decision making. (1) To Show Port s contribution to UK plc and aspirations for the future (2) To examine the sufficiency of ports connectivity Capacity vs Demand (3) To Make the case - Inform / aid strategic direction to transport investment and wider Government initiatives Ports are a focus for significant economic activity directly, but also in underpinning the UK s wider economic activity through the 95% of UK imports & exports handled. Detailed identification of key port connectivity opportunities & issues on the road and rail networks, with comparison against current programmed investments Demonstrate the vital need for effective port connectivity: Providing an overview of port developments and aspirations Informing discussions on road & rail infrastructure 12
Engaging on Port Connectivity Engagement 8 Direct Port visits 1 port stakeholder workshop (circa 10 different ports represented) Meetings with Ports Associations BPA / UKMPG Meeting with the then Transport Select Committee Chair Louise Ellman Freight stakeholders RFG, FTA, RHA (CILT TBC) Wider stakeholders CBI, M&S, Kuehne & Nagel, Unilever, JLR & Toyota Govt. stakeholders BEIS, DIT, NIC, IPA, NR, HE, Midlands Connect & TfN Surveys: 1 port survey (80+ entities). 1 LEP Survey. 1 Local Authority Survey ExCo Breakfast on Freight Connectivity Emerging Findings LISW speech from Sir John Randall Emerging Findings 13
PCS Emerging Themes Visibility of port issues Engagement, Influencing & Joined-up thinking. Enhancing port (& freight) profile & better industry engagement. Better Government Engagement Facilitating better knowledge sharing. Investment, Infrastructure and planning processes Demystifying the Investment Process Better information on port plans/ development to inform planning process Investment appraisal Innovation & non-infrastructure improvements Publication target early 2018 Corridors and economic connectivity Enhanced understanding of routes and economic value A cohesive supply chain voice 14
Ports Good Governance Guidance Guidance for all Statutory Harbour Authorities private, trust and Local Authority (LA) owned Covers: Good governance Stakeholder engagement Provision of information Other including port safety Also separate sections on Trust Ports and LA owned ports Recognising the steps that have been taken since guidance first issued in 2000 Consultation closes on 22 October 15
Devolution to Wales Wales Act 2017 became law on 31January. The Welsh Government will take over responsibility for harbours in Wales, apart from reserved trust ports, from April next year. Completes devolution of ports policy from DfT to colleagues in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Regular co-ordination meetings Excellent Devolved Administration involvement in LISW - Welsh Ports Group reception 16
Port Security Cross Government - National Strategy for Maritime Security; Risk informed security standards to mitigate the threat from terrorism; Provision of relevant security information to the port sector; Partnership working with industry; Overseas port security assessments and; Assessing the implementation of International Ship and Port Facility Security Code 17
Concluding Remarks Looking forward to getting to know members and working with the BPA. Keen to engage and to understand your issues and asks as well as your future plans. If you are struggling to navigate the Department or wider HM Government then contact us Expectation that the Port Connectivity Study in particular will give us a focus and additional impetus going forwards Opportunity to work closely across a wide range of issues including taking the Maritime Vision forwards. 18