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<p>We fully support the development of short sea shipping in the UK and recognise
the benefits increased uptake could provide as a means of freight transportation.</p><p>
</p><p>To better understand the markets for coastal shipping and inland waterways
we have commissioned a study to explore the opportunities, barriers and the potential
for mode shift from inland transport networks.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, the Department’s
forthcoming strategy – Maritime 2050 – recognises the role of short sea shipping and,
more widely, sets out how the UK can remain a key competitive maritime nation through
meeting the challenges of the future and taking advantage of the opportunities that
arise, include those in freight transport.</p>
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