The UK Chamber of Shipping urged for immediate support from the UK government, in order to make sure that freight continues to flow into the country.
More specifically, UK Chamber Chief Executive Bob Sanguinetti, stated that a number of ferry companies reduce their services and send a large number of their staff home.
He explained that if these companies do not get access to the government financial packages, they could further reduce services, or even go out of business.
What is more, Mr. Sanguinetti added that currently it is cheaper to lay ships up than to keep them running at a loss. However, this would put UK’s supply and logistics lines at risk.
Therefore he stressed that UK must give emphasis on the future sustainability of its maritime industry and its seafarers.