Maritime
UK Chamber Of Shipping Calls On
Government To Do More To Support
Maritime Sector
D
r Grahaeme Henderson, President
of the UK Chamber of Shipping
has called on government, in
Scotland and in Whitehall to
provide further support to the UK
maritime sector to ensure that
jobs and businesses are able to
face the challenges presented by current market
conditions.
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In a keynote speech to industry leaders and
Scottish government representatives at the UK
Chamber’s inaugural Summer Lunch in Edinburgh,
Dr Henderson said;
“The Scottish maritime industry contributes
nearly £2 billion to the economy, and the
productivity of the maritime workforce is 10%
higher than the economy-wide average.
“However, we must be clear and honest as