An industry-wide safety net, designed to detect risk early and help prevent incidents.
When shipments aren’t properly declared, people, the environment, cargo, and ships are put at risk. Undeclared and mis-declared goods remain the leading cause of ship fires.
That’s why the World Shipping Council created the Cargo Safety Program — an industry-wide best-practice standard for cargo screening and inspections. It’s a safety net, designed to detect risk early and help prevent incidents.
By improving cargo screening and inspections, The World Shipping Council’s Cargo Safety Program helps prevent incidents — protecting people, the environment, cargo, and ships.
It’s a practical, proactive way the industry is working together and using technology to keep global trade moving safely.
How it works
At the heart of the Cargo Safety Program is a digital screening tool, powered by NCB technology, scanning millions of bookings for keywords, trade patterns, and risk indicators. It uses artificial intelligence and a shared risk algorithm to flag potential issues.
And with every container screened, machine learning helps the tool get smarter — adapting to new and emerging risks.
New industry standards for physical inspections and incident feedback also provide real-world intelligence, helping carriers better assess and manage risk.
