UK Launches Shipping Concierge to Help Companies Access UK Maritime Market

The United Kingdom launched the UK Shipping Concierge service to support maritime businesses looking to crack into the U.K. market, the Department for International Trade said. The 24/7 service, which went live with the Sept. 13 start of London International Shipping Week, is tasked with “boosting the nation’s maritime sector, by offering a proactive service to any maritime business that needs assistance with navigating government departments.” Benefits include a single point of contact for all U.K. government departments, strategic account management with U.K. government experts, and the identification and removal of barriers to entry to the U.K. maritime sector, DIT said.