Our latest news and releases
Comprehensive Safety Guidance Issued for Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Facilities
The tragic incidents in Tianjin and Beirut have marked a decade of increased concern over the safety of dangerous goods stored in ports, terminals and other warehousing facilities. Four industry groups have collaborated to address the issue and produce best practice guidelines in the form of a White Paper and Warehouse Checklist.
MEPC 77: For climate progress, shipping needs action from IMO member states on concrete initiatives
“Our appeal to political leaders and regulators is to not get stuck in a cycle of ambition bidding, but to take action for inclusive change in the shipping industry. Whilst we are disappointed there was no decision, the MEPC 77 saw a notable increase in the number of nations supporting the establishment of an industry-financed research fund, pushing USD 5 billion into R&D towards zero-GHG technologies that will be available to all nations. The initiative is ready to launch, has support from the Green Climate Fund, and we will keep supporting member nations working for a positive resolution at MEPC 78,” says John Butler, WSC President & CEO.
CTU Code Quick Guide now available in all six official IMO languages
In striving for greater awareness and usage of the CTU Code in order to improve safety in the intermodal supply chain, the Cargo Integrity Group (CIG) has published its Quick Guide to the Code, and its accompanying Container Packing Checklist, in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Shipping Industry Urges Governments to Act on USD 5 Billion Decarbonisation Fund
The shipping industry has welcomed the growing momentum for a USD 5 billion R&D Fund for shipping, but is calling on governments to act in line with their climate commitments and not waste more time in moving forward with decisive action to support the decarbonisation of the industry.
Liner Carrier CEO'S Urge Government to Support Industry-Financed R&D Push
We are committed to decarbonisation and ready to do our part. The international maritime transportation system drives the world economy. World trade and the world’s economies cannot afford a chaotic decarbonisation of shipping. Nor can time be lost in effectively tackling the challenge. We therefore invite all governments to show engagement and climate leadership on the international stage, through support for the IMRB at the UN IMO.
Shipping bodies call on world leaders to bring forward discussions on global market-based measures
Ahead of President Biden’s climate summit, shipping industry bodies representing the majority of maritime trade have called on world leaders to quickly commence deliberations on how mandatory market-based measures (MBMs) could be implemented for international shipping.
Support grows for USD 5 billion research fund to decarbonise shipping as Denmark joins major shipping nations
The proposal to create a USD 5 billion USD International Maritime Research and Development Board (IMRB) was submitted to the UN’s International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on the 10th of March 2021 by Georgia, Greece, Japan, Liberia, Malta, Nigeria, Palau, Singapore, and Switzerland. Denmark now joins as a co-sponsor, and we expect several other nations to voice their support for the proposal at the next meeting of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee in June.
Industry Backs United Nations’ $5 Billion "Moon-Shot" Program to Decarbonise Shipping
Industry partners welcome “moon-shot” proposal from governments to set up a $5 billion USD fund to catalyze the vital research and development needed to help shipping meet UN decarbonisation goals.
Battling the Covid Congestion
Ocean carriers are taking all available measures to improve the speed and efficiency of cargo movement including employing all available vessel tonnage.