In a landmark move to strengthen the UK’s maritime and tourism sectors, the UK Government, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and the UK Chamber of Shipping have jointly launched the UK Cruise Growth Plan.

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.

On 10th September 2025, the UK Chamber of Shipping joined leading voices from across the maritime and infrastructure sectors to provide oral evidence to the House of Commons Transport Committee. The session explored industry views on the Government’s proposed revisions to the National Policy Statement (NPS) for Ports, a critical framework guiding the development and regulation of UK port infrastructure, to support the Committee’s scrutiny of Government policy proposals.

This week the nation marked Merchant Navy Day 2025 on 3 September. On this annual occasion, the UK Chamber of Shipping, along with our members and the wider industry, honours the dedication and service of British merchant seafarers, past and present, and their vital role at the heart of our industry and our economy.

Ahead of the UK Chamber's event "Setting a course for Growth" taking place during London International Shipping Week on 15 September, Director of External Affairs, Stef Kenyon takes a look at what our new, ground-breaking, research will explore about the UK's competitiveness as a global centre for maritime business:

The UK Chamber takes a look at the latest statement from the US Administration's statement on the IMO Net Zero Framework and what it might mean for the IMO talks ahead;

The recently concluded UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in the evolving trade relationship between two major global economies. While much attention has been given to goods, tariffs, and digital trade, the maritime sector—a critical enabler of global commerce—also features prominently in the agreement.

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) Authority has published an interim response to the 2024 UK ETS Expansion to Maritime consultation.

On July 1, the UK Chamber of Shipping’s Chief Executive, Rhett Hatcher, and Policy Manager, Robert Merrylees, attended the annual event of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) to mark World Marine Aids to Navigation Day 2025, which for this year was held at Trinity House in London.