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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is actively working to decrease the environmental impact of its activities and reduce the use of energy and natural resources. The company is committed to complying with all applicable environmental regulations and, in keeping with its front runner ambition, WWL aims to be that vital step ahead of existing and emerging requirements by implementing innovative solutions. Responsible Logistics Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics history goes back centuries and they plan to continue to contribute to the global logistics industry for centuries to come. The company has a responsibility towards our customers, towards the communities in which we live, and towards one another in the company. Company believes that the best way to reduce environmental risk and cost is to be an environmental front runner. To remain true to this course, its daily activities are guided by a 5-part strategic environmental framework: 1. Focusing on high impact changes. 2. Holding ourselves accountable and transparent in our environmental commitments. 3. Investing in future technologies. 4. Exceeding  responsibilities for environmental performance. 5. Cultivating partnership with stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions. Responsible logistics is about having a long term view in customer relations, with regards to the environment, on social responsibility and governance. It’s about doing your job with ...

Max Bracken issued an infographic to mark Petroleum Day on November 17th showing the facts about the world shipping industry.

Norwich University issued an infographic regarding the Law of the Sea and the International Maritime Trade

China is home to seven of the world's ten busiest container ports. About 26 percent of the world's containers pass through the top ten Chinese ports every year. Every ship and truck brings pollution along with its cargo, and China is paying a high price for pollution from shipping. In 2010 the country saw an estimated 1.2 million premature deaths caused by ambient air pollution. According to studies conducted in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, shipping is a significant source of these air pollution and health problems, particularly in port cities. Since Chinese port cities are among the most densely populated with the busiest ports in the world, air pollution from ships and port activities likely contributes to much higher public health risks than are found in other port regions.  Please click at table below to view the t op 20 container terminals and their throughput for 2013 (source: NRDC)    Health and Environmental Impacts of Shipping and Port Emissions Most ships at Chinese ports run on bunker fuel, also known as residual fuel. Almost all port vehicles and equipment are powered by diesel fuel. The exhaust from all of these engines contains high levels of diesel particulate matter (PM), oxides ...

Small tanker hijacks by armed gangs are escalating While pirate attacks on the world's seas have fallen for the third consecutive year, small tanker hijacks by armed gangs are escalating in Southeast Asia, reveals the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in its latest piracy report.IMB's 2014 third quarter global piracy report notes a total of 178 incidents so far this year, down from 352 for same period in 2011. In the first nine months of 2014, pirates killed three crew, kidnapped five from their vessels and took 369 seafarers hostage. A total of 17 vessels were hijacked, 124 were boarded and 10 were fired upon. There were 27 further reports of attempted attacks."It's encouraging to see the huge decrease in maritime piracy and armed robbery over the last few years, thanks mainly to international navies deterring pirates off East Africa, and improved onboard security," said IMB Director, Pottengal Mukundan. "However, there has been a worrying new rise in attacks against small coastal tankers in Southeast Asia. We advise small tankers in particular to remain vigilant in these waters and report all attacks and suspicious small craft to the IMB's Piracy Reporting Centre."Oil thievesIMB's Piracy Reporting Centre ...

Small tanker hijacks by armed gangs are escalating While pirate attacks on the world's seas have fallen for the third consecutive year, small tanker hijacks by armed gangs are escalating in Southeast Asia, reveals the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in its latest piracy report.IMB's 2014 third quarter global piracy report notes a total of 178 incidents so far this year, down from 352 for same period in 2011. In the first nine months of 2014, pirates killed three crew, kidnapped five from their vessels and took 369 seafarers hostage. A total of 17 vessels were hijacked, 124 were boarded and 10 were fired upon. There were 27 further reports of attempted attacks."It's encouraging to see the huge decrease in maritime piracy and armed robbery over the last few years, thanks mainly to international navies deterring pirates off East Africa, and improved onboard security," said IMB Director, Pottengal Mukundan. "However, there has been a worrying new rise in attacks against small coastal tankers in Southeast Asia. We advise small tankers in particular to remain vigilant in these waters and report all attacks and suspicious small craft to the IMB's Piracy Reporting Centre."Oil thievesIMB's Piracy Reporting Centre ...

On October 24, IMO joins the rest of the UN system in celebrating UN Day, marking the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945

Windward issues report re implications of growing data manipulation at sea

IMO infographic Download the "what you need to know"infographic here.​​On 8 August 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in accordance with the International Health Regulations (2005).​The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has joined the international ad hoc Ebola Travel and Transport Task Force and is working with other United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to monitor the situation and provide timely information in response to the outbreak of the disease.WHO IHR Emergency Committee meeting (22 September)WHO statement on the second meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding the 2014 Ebola outbreak in west Africa​ (22 September 2014)The Committee, whilst recognising and appreciating the efforts made by affected states, identified a number of areas where more action and attention is urgently needed. In particular, the Committee noted:Flight cancellations and other travel restrictions continue to isolate affected countries resulting in detrimental economic consequences, and hinder relief and response efforts risking further international spread; the Committee strongly reiterated that there should be no general ban on international travel or trade, except for the restrictions outlined in the previous recommendations regarding the travel of EVD cases ...

Quarter-to-quarter comparison In light of the prevailing development of the situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia, the ReCAAP ISC produces a summary of the latest figures of the situation for the period of January - September 2014 to be highlighted prior to the publication of the ReCAAP ISC Third Quarterly Report.There has been significant change of the trend in terms of the numberof incidents within the nine-month period from January to September2014.For the first six months of 2014, there has been a significant increase inthe number of incidents compared to the same period of last year. TheReCAAP ISC witnesses a surge in the number of incidents from 61reported during January - June 2013 to 90 during the same period in2014. However, after July 2014, there has been a significant reductionin the number of incidents within the three-month period from July toSeptember in 2014.On a quarter-to-quarter comparison, there was a33% decrease in the number of incidents ofpiracy and armed robbery against shipsreported during the period of July - September2014 compared to the period of April - June2014. A total of 39 incidents were reportedduring July - September 2014 compared to 58incidents during April - June 2014.However, the ...