Other Public Statements
The World Shipping Council periodically releases public statements that are not part of the regulatory or lawmaking process yet address an issue that is important to the liner shipping industry. Most of these statements can also be found elsewhere on the website under the relevant topic in the Industry Issues or About the Industry sections of the website.
The World Shipping Council issues a statement on the cost of fuel as it relates to the cost of liner service operations. (May 2008) Read the statement.
World Shipping Council issues statement regarding February 2 enforcement of Customs Service's 24-Hour advance filing requirement. (January 14, 2003) Read the statement.
On In-Transit Container Security Enhancement in cooperation with shipper organizations. (September 9, 2003) Read the white-paper.
On Customs' Ability to Increase Cargo Inspections Without Disrupting Trade (June 6, 2003) Read the statement.
On liner shipping industry support of Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) (October 24, 2002) Read the statement.
On how the U.S. government is addressing maritime security and how that process may affect the industry and the flow of trade. (June 10, 2002) Read the paper.
