Waterborne Freight Grant
Department for Transport
What it funds
Waterborne Freight Grant (WFG) can assist a company with the operating costs associated with running waterborne freight transport instead of road, where transport by water is more expensive. The primary aim of the scheme is to provide time limited support for the inception of new services.However, in exceptional circumstances WFG may be considered to enable an existing loss making service to become viable and prevent freight transferring to road.WFG can support coastal or short sea shipping serv
Who can apply
Any ship-owner wishing to move freight by water using UK ports or harbours and which results in the removal of freight from British roads may apply for a WFG.
How to apply
WFG application form and guidance is available on freight grants website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-transport-delivers-more-grant-funding-to-transport-freight-by-rail/mode-shift-revenue-support-and-waterborne-freight-grant-applications-and-background-information
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