National policy statement for ports
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Sets out a framework for making decisions about UK port development proposals in England, also applying to associated road and rail links.
Document History
Supersedes: National policy statement for ports (DFT, 2012). Document type: policy paper. First published: 6 July 2026.
ISBN
9781528664332
Publisher Information
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
