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The Value of Shipping 2025

The Value of Shipping

UK Shipping: Powering global trade & delivering a more prosperous nation
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UK Shipping Industry Ranked 5th Globally in New Competitiveness Index
The UK Chamber of Shipping has published a major new report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), confirming the UK’s position as one of the world’s most competitive maritime nations.
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New Report Reveals UK Shipping Industry’s Vital Role in Powering Global Trade and Delivering a More Prosperous Nation
Launched on 3 June in Parliament, a landmark report “The Value of Shipping 2025” from the UK Chamber of Shipping—reveals the powerful economic, social, and environmental contributions of the shipping industry to the UK.
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MNTB Launches National Awareness Campaign to Attract New Talent in Shipping
The Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) has launched a year-long Careers at Sea National Awareness Campaign to raise awareness of the shipping industry and the endless career opportunities available.
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Becoming a member of the UK Chamber will give you access to a variety of membership benefits.
  • We are open to shipping companies of all sizes, sectors and flags
  • We offer expert advice and facilitate sharing good practice
  • We influence policy development at UK and international level
  • We promote shipping’s relevance as the collective voice of the industry
  • We horizon-scan for emerging trends, issues and opportunities
  • We host the Merchant Navy Training Board for seafarer training and education
  • We provide the forum for industry decision-making
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Upcoming events

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Jan 26

Offshore Panel | 20 January 2026 | Aberdeen
Register now for the Chamber's Offshore Panel, taking place in Aberdeen on 20 January 2026.
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Feb 26

Harbour Towage Panel | 2 February 2026

Members are invited to register for the upcoming Harbour Towage Panel on Monday 2 February 2026, kindly hosted by Penningtons Manches Cooper.
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Feb 26

Annual Dinner 2026
The UK Chamber of Shipping Annual Dinner returns on 2 February 2026, continuing its proud tradition as one of the most significant gatherings in the maritime calendar.
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Feb 26

Maritime Labour Convention Online Course

The Chamber will be hosting an online-only training course on the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) including the updates made in 2025; how it has come to be the fourth pillar of international regulation for shipping, alongside SOLAS, MARPOL and STCW.
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May 26

British Tugowners Association | Annual General Meeting, Conference & Dinner | 2026
The British Tugowners Association is delighted to announce that its 91st Annual General Meeting, Conference and Dinner will be held in Liverpool.

Please come and celebrate with us on 6-7 May 2026.

More details to follow.
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Harbour Towage Panel | 11 June 2026 | Seaworks Southampton
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Jun 26

Harbour Towage Panel | 11 June 2026 | Seaworks Southampton
Please Save the Date for the Summer Harbour Towage Panel held adjacent to Seaworks.
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