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Trust ports (TP) are independent statutory bodies, each governed by their own, unique, statutes and controlled by a local independent board. There are no shareholders or owners and any surplus is ploughed back into each port for the benefit of...
What kinds of vessels get expanded inspections by the MCA, what happens during the inspections, notice, and where you can find more advice.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
Find the codes which can be used in Data Element 5/23 to identify the location where the goods may be examined for maritime ports and wharves (Appendix 16C).
Information about seafarer working and living rights - working conditions, conditions of employment, safe working practices, living conditions, dangerous cargo, health and medical care, maritime labour convention, human element
Guide to maritime and shipping statistics including notes and definitions, quality information and supporting technical documents.
Find out what to do if you use roll on roll off locations or the Channel Tunnel to transport goods to the EU from the UK.
Final figures on UK port traffic for 2017.
The roadmap sets out the measures government is taking to maximise the future success of Freeports.
What you need to do to get goods through customs if you’re using a UK port which uses the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
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