Washington/Singapore/Brussels/London, 31 July 2024 – Following positive response and encouraging conversations with IMO member nations and other stakeholders, the World Shipping Council (WSC) has further developed the Green Balance Mechanism,…
Seafarer safety is paramount in the context of the Red Sea and attacks on international shipping. During a meeting with shipping industry representatives today (18 January), IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez…
INVITATION Washington/Brussels/Singapore, August 30, 2022 – Having concluded on short-term climate measures at IMO MEPC 78, member nations and organisations have turned their full attention to developing the mid-term measures…
Brussels, 23 June, 2022 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) acknowledges the important milestone that has been reached following the adoption of the European Parliament’s position on the EU ETS…
Washington, June 16, 2022 – Today the President signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law. The Federal Maritime Commission now has the important task of implementing the law so…
Statement: John Butler, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council on the Senate Ocean Shipping Reform Act Washington, February 4 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) notes that the…
European Parliament proposed amendments to EU ETS put Green Deal goals at risk Brussels, 24 January 2022 – The European Parliament’s lead MEP on the EU ETS proposes amendments to…
Comprehensive Safety Guidance Issued for Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling Facilities 14 December, 2021 – The tragic incidents in Tianjin and Beirut have marked a decade of increased concern over…
Supply chain partners in constructive dialogue to overcome logistics challenges Brussels, 14 December 2021 – Shippers and carriers met yesterday to talk about the causes and effects of recent supply…
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…
Cargo Integrity Group calls for risk-based measures to prevent pest contamination The international freight transport organisations of the Cargo Integrity Group are calling for urgent action from actors in global…
Shipping industry urges governments to act on USD 5 billion decarbonisation fund June 18, 2020. For immediate release. The shipping industry has welcomed the growing momentum for aUSD 5 billion…
Support grows for USD 5 billion research fund to decarbonise shipping as Denmark joins major shipping nations Washington, D.C./Brussels/ Singapore, 15 March 2021 – The proposal to create a USD…