The British government has unveiled a £ 1.1 billion investment package ($ 1.5 billion) to accelerate marine carbon excretion and strengthen coastal economies, announcing the International Transport Week of London (September 15-19, 2025).
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The package includes £ 448m Government budget to promote clean transport technologies and £ 700million private -sector commitments focusing on port development and infrastructure.
“The $ 1.1 billion increase today for the maritime industry will bring growth and jobs in our coastal cities and our cities – and will make Britain one of the best places in the world to invest,” said Transport Minister Heidi Alexander.
The government budget strengthens the British Coast program, which supports the development of naval solutions with zero release, including hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, electric and wind systems. Since its launch, the United Kingdom has invested 240 million pounds in more than 200 projects and has supported 750 jobs. Successful initiatives include Aqua SuperPower Charging Network on the South Coast of England and Fastrig Smart Green wings that can reduce ship fuel consumption by up to 40 %.
Investing in the private sector is also expanding capacity in key ports. Peel Ports has pledged £ 300m to improve in Liverpool, Hunterston and Bozorg Yarmut with plans for extra £ 1 billion in the next five years. The Natpower Marine is investing £ 250m on the beach electricity infrastructure, which is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs, while the TYNE’s £ 150million port project can create 12,000 jobs in wind and marine production.
“This investment is nothing more than ports and cables – this is for people and happiness,” said Stefano DM Sommadossi, CEO of Natpower Marine.
With the continuation of London International Transportation Week, industry leaders use the platform to draw the future of clean transport and British position as a global hub for sustainable maritime growth.
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