“We welcome the Government’s commitment to infrastructure which serves the UK’s international gateways but it’s vital that freight infrastructure, such as our road and rail network, is not overlooked. The overwhelming majority of trade enters the UK by sea, so it is crucial that our ports are well served by road and rail so they can continue to support our economy.”
The Draft Airports National Policy Statement was published today by the Department for Transport and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/draft-airports-national-policy-statement
The British Ports Association will be working with the Department for Transport to consider the future for freight coming through our ports.