Port and Maritime Security News

(November 5, 2007) The Council writes to Chairman Thompson of the House Homeland Security Committee about container security devices. Read the Council's letter >>   >>

(October 2007) Council President Chris Koch submits a statement to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation regarding the progress of the SAFE Port Act. Read the statement >>   >>

(July 30, 2007) The Council issues a statement regarding recent U.S. legislation that will require 100% container scanning overseas. Read the statement >>   >>

(February 28, 2007)The National Maritime Security Advisory Council (NMSAC) issues recommendations to DHS on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Read the final recommendations   >>

(December 2006) WSC commends the Department of Homeland Security on Secure Freight Initative. Statement   >>

(September 19, 2006) Remarks of Christopher Koch, President and CEO of The World Shipping Council before the Maritime Security Expo in New York. Read the Speech  >>

(July 26, 2006) The World Shipping Council and its member companies issue comments related to the creation of the International Container Standards Organization (ICSO). Read the Comments  >>

(July 20, 2006) The Council joins 15 other industry association sin expressing significant concerns about the current plans to implement recent changes to European Community Customs Code. Read the joint statement  >>

(May 3, 2006) The Secure Ports Coalition, of which the World Shipping Council is a member, sends a letter to every Member of Congress regarding the 100% Container Inspection proposals pending in Congress. Read the letter >>

(April 18, 2006) The Council wrote the Honorable Peter T. King, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, regarding H.R. 4899, the "Sail Only if Scanned Act." Read the Council's Letter >>

(April 18, 2006) The Council submits comments to the European Commission (EC) regarding Annex 30A: Advanced Cargo Data Elements for Risk Assessment purposes of the EC's draft regulations designed to establish an enhanced cargo risk analysis capacity. Read the Council Comments on Data Elements >>

(April 4, 2006) Christopher Koch testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security regarding H.R. 4954 "The SAFE Port Act" Read his Testimony  >>

(March 30, 2006) Christopher Koch testified before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Read his Testimony >>

(March 21, 2006) The World Shipping Council and the U.S. Coast Guard partner in a new program to improve port security. Read more about the Partnership >>

(March 1, 2006) The World Shipping Council filed comments with the European Commission (EC) on its draft regulations to establish an enhanced cargo risk analysis capacity through a European “24 Hour Rule” and an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program. The Council supports the strategy that requires the filing of shipment data 24 hours before vessel loading, a risk assessment of that cargo and a process that addresses any high-risk cargo concerns prior to vessel loading. We believe the interest of European commerce can be served by such a regime.
Read the Council Comments on EC 24 Hour Rule >>
Read the Council Comments on AEO >>

(February 28, 2006) Christopher Koch testifies on maritime and port security before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Read his Testimony >>

(February 10, 2006) World Shipping Council submits comments to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on proposed changes to rules governing the control of communicable diseases. Read the Council Comments to CDC >>

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