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<p>In a little over a year the department has published both the Port Connectivity
Study (PCS) and Maritime 2050.</p><p> </p><p>The PCS focused upon ways to better connect
ports in England to the wider transport network, outlining clear recommendations.
Departmental resources have been dedicated to achieving these aims and recommendations
set out in the PCS. For example, the department has established a Virtual Freight
Team, bringing together expertise in road, rail, aviation, and maritime to ensure
consistent cross-modal communication and understanding on freight matters. Other initiatives
are also underway, such as the £10 million funding from the department for a new access
road at Newhaven Port. This work, as well as other ongoing work on port connectivity
with industry, will continue as we seek to maximise the value of ports to the UK economy.</p><p>
</p><p>Maritime 2050 sets out a long-term vision for the UK maritime sector. 184 recommendations
are made in the strategy, with each identified as either short term (1- 5 years),
medium term (5-15 years), or long term (more than 15 years). These recommendations
are for both Government and industry to deliver together. The Government has already
begun acting on these recommendations, for example in announcing £100,000 worth of
funding for careers roadshows for girls, to be delivered by the 1851 trust. More funding
announcements are to be made over the coming months. Close engagement with industry
will be maintained as further Maritime 2050 routemaps are published in the coming
year, giving greater detail to the plans and resources for Government and industry
action.</p>
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