Global shipping industry reaffirms support for the IMO Net Zero Framework
LONDON: Leading international maritime associations and organisations reiterate their strong support for adoption by the world’s governments at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the “Net-Zero Framework” at the critical Extraordinary Session of
World Shipping Council deploys AI in fight against misdeclared cargoes
LONDON : The World Shipping Council (WSC) has unveiled its new Cargo Safety Program, aimed at tackling the critical issue of misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, this initiative seeks to
World Shipping Council Statement on World Ocean Day 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. : On this World Ocean Day, we celebrate the immense value of the Ocean – a source of life, food, energy, and biodiversity, and a vital ally in the fight against global
New S&P Global Report: Liner Shipping supports $1.1 Trillion in U.S. GDP and 6.4 Million American Jobs
WASINGTON D.C. : New analysis from S&P Global, released Monday by the World Shipping Council, highlights the critical role of the liner shipping industry in the U.S. economy. The report independently quantifies the annual
EU Maritime Decarbonisation Target at Risk Without Effective Pricing Tool
WASHINGTON D.C. : The World Shipping Council (WSC) on Wednesday, March 19th released new research that shows both renewable-capable vessels and renewable fuels could be available to meet EU 2030 targets, but that the
Trump’s shipbuilding plan could upend ocean cargo industry, companies warn
LONDON : President Donald Trump’s plan to revitalize the U.S. shipping industry could heap massive costs on ocean transport operators and spawn a new round of supply chain chaos around the world, executives told
World Shipping Council: Shipping Carriers move to prevent Deadly Charcoal Fires
WASHINGTON D.C. : The shipping industry is taking proactive steps to implement improved safety measures for transporting charcoal, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026. In response to a series of devastating fires caused
World Shipping Council elects Soren Toft, MSC CEO as new Chair
WASHINGTON D.C : The World Shipping Council (WSC) Board of Directors has elected Soren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as the new Chair of the World Shipping Council Board. Randy Chen, Vice
