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Jan. 23, 2015 The Chamber has this week attended the first of a series of industry and government workshops to discuss the priorities and goals of the Maritime Growth Study. The workshop brought together representatives of a variety of maritime service providers, including Maritime UK, the Baltic Exchange, banks, law firms, shipbrokers, insurers, maritime arbitrators, average adjusters with DfT and other Government departments to discuss the Growth Study and the strategic partnership plan between government and industry. The workshop session was the first to be held since the call for evidence was launched earlier in the week and was an early opportunity for the chamber and industry to outline to government their priorities for the study, and the key areas of strength and opportunity for the sector in order to further the UK’s position as a natural home for maritime business. On the launch of the call for evidence, David Balston, UK Chamber Director of Policy Coordination, said: “The chamber has been working closely with members and government representatives throughout this process and will continue to do so as we move forward. “It is vital that there is a strong response to the call for evidence and so I urge member companies to participate as fully as possible.” The Chamber will be holding regular consultations with members, the first of which will be held on 24 February 10.00 – 16.30, if you wish to receive more information on this or would like to attend, please contact Jenny Atkinson, Events Coordinator. Responses to the call for evidence should be submitted by 27 February will be collated and published in summary in April, with the final report to be launched in September as part of London International Shipping Week. The call for evidence lasts for 6 weeks, closing on Friday 27 February. The full details are available at here. UK Chamber of Shipping press release |
