UK: Rise in whitefish landings at Lerwick

Rise in whitefish landings at Lerwick There were 109,493 boxes of whitefish landed at Lerwick between January to June 2024, which was a 5% increase on the same six-month period last year. The pelagic sector’s autumn herring season is underway, with developments planned to encourage future landings. There was also a 10% rise in fishing vessel arrivals. Lerwick Port Authority Chief Executive, Captain Calum Grains, commented: “The increased activity across various sectors and the opportunities for the Shetland supply chain were outstanding features of the period. Coupled with the ...