Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 24
24
Acknowledged
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Coastal shipping and inland waterways have been overlooked within Maritime 2050.
Conclusion
Coastal shipping and inland waterways have been overlooked within Maritime 2050. We agree with the sector that this is a missed opportunity. To fully harness the UK’s competitive advantage, the Department for Transport should undertake its promised research into the potential for coastal shipping and inland waterways, which should be seen as an area of growth for domestic seafaring jobs.
Government Response Summary
The government notes the recommendation and states coastal shipping and inland waterways are an element of the Future of Freight plan, and that they will look to undertake the recommended research and ensure any opportunities afforded by coastal and inland waterway shipping are recognised.
Paragraph Reference:
133
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government notes this recommendation. Coastal shipping and inland waterways are an element of our Future of Freight plan (published in 2022). As work to deliver the plan progresses, we will look to undertake the recommended research, ensure any opportunities afforded by coastal and inland waterway shipping are recognised, and ensure join up with other initiatives such as the review of modal shift grants.