UK detains three foreign flagged in September

Three more vessels were detained in UK ports during September 2016 after failing Port State Control…

BIMCO: UK seaborne coal import down by 64% 

The main exporters of thermal coal for coal-fired power plants to the United Kingdom have experienced…

First American shale gas shipment arrives UK

Britain’s first shale gas delivery from the United States sailed into a heated European political debate…

UK ports form alliance in bid to create “gateway to a global North” 

The North of England’s four main ports agreed a new partnership in parliament today, as they…

UK, Australia hold post-Brexit trade talks 

Australia and the UK are holding “preliminary discussions” about a post-Brexit trade deal. Australian trade minister…

UK seaports are drivers of prosperity 

A research commissioned by Maritime UK showed that in 2013 the ports sector paid £2 billion…

UK maritime and business bodies call for calm after Brexit vote

With the dust still to settle a week after the UK’s unexpected referendum vote to leave…