The secretary of state for Wales, David Jones will be hosting an event for the Welsh maritime sector during London Shipping Week.

Taking place tomorrow (September 11th), it will highlight the importance of Welsh shipping to the country's growth.

According to the Wales Office, Welsh maritime services account for almost two per cent of gross value added annually. Welsh ports also move approximately 60 million tonnes in cargo - almost 13 per cent of the UK's total volume.

Mr Jones said: "I know from my visits to ports across Wales, most recently to Holyhead, that the shipping industry is a key engine for growth in Wales."

He also stated that these ports are able to service the "four main markets" of roll-on/roll-off, oil and energy, passengers and cargo.

As part of the event, members of the industry present in the country will meet with ministers and experts to discuss the best ways of growing the industry. The Welsh Office believes this cooperation can encourage the maritime industry across the UK.