Maritime
Design and manufacturing
From handcrafted yachts to highly technical naval systems, the UK offers a complete range of top-quality design, shipbuilding and manufacturing.
Comprehensive services
The UK’s unrivalled expertise in insurance, legal, financial and educational services helps businesses in today’s complex regulatory and financial environment.
Business incentives
The UK has a business-friendly culture, with planned government investment through its Maritime 2050 programme and a competitive tax regime, including an attractive tonnage tax for shipping.
957,300
jobs supported by the UK maritime sector
£37.4bn
gross value added by the UK maritime sector
£500bn
of trade passes through UK ports each year
£12bn
of maritime products exported
95%
of all UK imports and exports go through British ports
Maritime infrastructure
The UK sits at the heart of the international maritime industry, making it a natural location for maritime businesses.
Alexandra Docks
A joint venture between Associated British Ports and Siemens has resulted in a £310m investment in the manufacture of wind turbine blades at Hull’s Alexandra Docks. There are similar manufacturing, energy and high-tech logistics opportunities at ports across the UK.