Coronavirus: Ferries need financial help to survive pandemic, says trade association
The trade association that represents ferry companies transporting goods in and out of the UK has called on the government to provide financial support quickly to keep services running.The UK Chamber of Shipping said a steep drop in passenger numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic meant it was fast becoming cheaper to stop using ships. Services are just days away from being severely reduced, the group said.The Department for Transport said it will continue to engage with companies.The majority of the UK's trade in goods is transported by sea, and up to 50% of the nation's food is imported.The UK Chamber of Shipping warned if businesses severely cut back services, then supplies of food, medical equipment and other imported goods would be put at risk. The ...
