Jul 24

People, planet & prosperity - shipping’s priorities for the government

Following the General Election UK Chamber of Shipping looks forward to partnering with the government to help ensure shipping can delivers jobs and growth across the country.

Delivering the Goods: Shipping’s Priorities for the Next Government sets out the five priorities where the UK Government needs to take urgent action under the 3Ps themes of people, planet and prosperity.

Shipping is vital to the nation, with 95% of UK trade transported by ship and the next government should prioritise engaging with the sector as a strategic partner.

The campaign’s themes focus on fostering innovative high skilled jobs across the UK, ensuring the UK becomes a global leader in decarbonising shipping and underpinning the long term prosperity of the country. Each of the Chamber’s priorities for the government is linked to at least one of the 3Ps.

Download - Delivering the Goods: Shipping's Priorities for the Next Government

The Chamber is calling on the government to:

Deliver a net zero shipping strategy, building on the Clean Maritime Plan.
Commit to funding SMarT to the end of the next Parliament.
Introduce a temporary exemption for lifeline ferry services from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
Review of measures likely to cause disruption to trade or travel at UK maritime borders, including the forthcoming EU Entry/Exit System.
Work with industry to inspire and enable the next generation to have a career in the maritime industry.