British Shipping

Shipping is an industry of the future which provides great opportunities for Britain. It is important for our economy, employment, shore-based maritime-related businesses, and defence policy. Click on the topic menu below for more information on different aspects of British Shipping today.

Facts and Figures
Basic economic and employment data, which give an outline of the British Shipping industry.

Maritime Britain
British Shipping is at the core of Britain's wider maritime industries. This page describes, and offers links to, selected other UK maritime websites.

International Shipping
Almost all shipping is international and there is an increasing trend world-wide to cross-national shipping ventures. This page provides information relating to, and offers links to websites in, selected other countries and international maritime-related organisations (including UK offices).