Shipping service
Research Topic
Language: English
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Research problems linked to this topic
- What are the current and future clean maritime growth opportunities for the UK (including green jobs)? What is the expected growth for green shipping in the UK and what are the environmental and economic implications?
- What are public and industry attitudes to reducing maritime emissions? What factors influence industry decision making on whether to reduce maritime emissions?
- How can we improve modelling of UK port activity and the impacts of possible policy measures on the maritime sector?
- How can we best support and grow the UK Maritime Sector, innovation in maritime and potential related green jobs? What roles do maritime sectors play in the wider productivity of the UK economy?
- What is the potential decarbonisation benefit that maritime autonomy can offer?
- What are the most cost-effective measures for reducing shipping emissions both domestically and internationally? What are their costs, benefits, risks, technological readiness, and applicability? What are the barriers and other challenges to reducing maritime emissions?
- What are the connectivity performance and protection requirements in ports and on sea? Can there be specific international connectivity corridors?
- What factors influence haulier choice between UK ports?
- What are the most relevant emerging technologies for maritime and shipping (e.g., autonomous vessels)? What are the risks and opportunities for the UK across economic, social, and environmental dimensions?
- How can shipping and freight data be used to complement our understanding of the Rotterdam effect and trade flows international hubs?