Tag: World Shipping Council

Vessel sharing is a purely operational measure that enables carriers to use ships more efficiently whilst continuing to compete on price and other commercial terms. Vessel sharing expands the range of destinations and services available to customers and reduces empty space onboard ships, lowering emissions.

In a recent paper to IMO ISWG-GHG 13 and MEPC 79, the World Shipping Council (WSC) examines the current proposals regarding measures to promote shipping decarbonization and highlights three key suggestions to support swift progress.

The World Shipping Council welcomed Pacific International Lines (PIL) as a new member, to join in its work for a safe, secure and sustainable industry.  

Maersk announced its decision to quit the ICS and move to the World Shipping Council (WSC), citing as a reason ICS's lack of green ambition.

The World Shipping Council (WSC) and member liner carriers are highly concerned about Parliament’s delay in finalizing its position on FuelEU Maritime.

Early June 2022, representatives of shipping companies and Customs authorities from across the globe came together to discuss ways to step up the fight against drug trafficking.

The World Shipping Council (WSC) acknowledged the important milestone that has been reached following the adoption of the European Parliament’s position on the EU ETS proposal, but called for further improvements.

The World Shipping Council (WSC) Containers Lost at Sea Report covering 2020-2021 shows that containers lost overboard represent less than one thousandth of 1% (0.001%). However, the past two years have seen a worrying break in the downward trend for losses, with the average number of containers lost at sea per year since the start of the survey increasing by 18% to 1,629.

President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA). The law aims to stop “shipping companies taking advantage of American families, farmers, ranchers and businesses,” the president said.

The Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio, Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Salud Carbajal, and Congressman John Garamendi applauded House passage of  S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, considering key steps toward easing current supply chain challenges.