Development of maritime transport in the United Kingdom, 2005–2016

Abstract

The article presents the significance of the maritime sector for the UK economy. The rank of the country in the international maritime community in the field of business and financial services is indicated. The contribution of transport by sea to the trade exchange and to the Exchequer is discussed. The growing transshipments of goods in the major seaports in the United Kingdom in the period 2005 to 2016 and measured taken by the ports to increase productivity are analyzed. The state policy favouring the maritime sector development and integration with related sectors so as to contribute to achieving long-term development goals of the country, especially after leaving the European Union in 2019 is also discussed.