UK port freight edges higher as deep-sea routes gain ground
Official 2025 figures show imports rising and exports falling, while deep-sea traffic grew against a decline in short-sea tonnage and units.
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UK Flag Forum puts training, fuels and autonomy on the agenda
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s 2025 forum brought shipping figures and policymakers together to examine the future of the UK flag and the rules around new technology.
Amber-2 satellite reaches design milestone ahead of maritime security launch
Horizon Technologies’ radio-frequency satellite is intended to help identify maritime activity when vessels stop transmitting through their Automatic Identification System.