World Shipping Council

Carriers are already using vessels that run on green fuels, but these are still scarce & more expensive than fossil fuels. Global climate regulations are crucial to make green fuels viable & to boost investment in their production in order to reach #NetZero2050 ???? We have put forward a #GreenBalanceMechanism proposal to support this & our members are ready! #giveusachancetochange? Listen to CEOs of our members to understand their commitment & investments for decarbonisation. Shmulick Yoskovitz, CEO of X-Press Feeders. Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG. K. H. Wu, CEO of EVERGREEN LINE. Rodolphe SAADE, CEO & Chairman of CMA CGM. Read more about the Green Balance Mechanism ?? https://lnkd.in/e4q4W9Sd

Recently, WSC’s Lars Kjaer attended the last scheduled meeting of the TopTier’s Steering Committee in Wageningen, the Netherlands, on 21-22 November. ???? The meeting was briefed by the chairs of the six working groups established under the project that have undertaken scientifically based research and analyses of a plethora of various likely root causes for incidents involving containers lost at sea. ?? Several of the working groups are finalizing their reports to include actionable conclusions and recommendations. These will form part of the final report by #TopTier to the meeting of the IMO’s Sub-committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers that is scheduled to meet in September 2025, and which is the principal IMO body dealing with container losses. As such, the final TopTier report will constitute an important input to the International Maritime Organization’s deliberations on possible measures to reduce incidences of containers lost at sea to as close as zero as possible. MARIN (Maritime Research Institute Netherlands)

Yesterday was #WorldSustainableTransportDay?2024! ?????? The liner shipping industry is decarbonising and has vessels powered by green energy proving that sustainable solutions are possible at sea. Our mission? Net-zero emissions by 2050! Together, through carrier investment in green vessels and ambitious regulation at the IMO, we can drive investment in green marine fuels to accelerate the decarbonisation of shipping for a cleaner, more sustainable planet. Let’s navigate toward a greener future together. ? Read more about WSC's work on sustainable shipping: https://lnkd.in/ep2-Zh6A #maritime?#decarbonisation

This week, at #HongKongMaritimeWeek, WSC's John Bradshaw spoke at the panel discussion on,?“Decarbonization in Container Shipping,”?at the?Container Shipping and Logistics Supply Chain Thematic Forum, hosted by CHINA MERCHANTS ENERGY SHIPPING CO., LTD. in Hong Kong, China.?? ???? The discussion highlighted the challenges and opportunities on the shipping industry’s journey to a sustainable, decarbonized future.??? ?? A special thank you to the moderator Cichen Shen from Lloyd's List , and the panelists: Pernille Dahlgaard, MBA, GCB.D from M?rsk Mc-Kinney M?ller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Andrew Hoad from Synergy Marine Group, Suba Sivandran from Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore and Pino Spadafora from RINA for an insightful discussion on decarbonising the shipping industry. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/es6ZP6NT?

Being part of a diverse panel makes for a very rich experience! ?? "Shipping stitches communities together", Christer Lorentz ?pstad beautifully described our industry's role yesterday. And with that comes responsibility - it was humbling to hear about the lack of food security in Bermuda from Noelle A. Young, and how an extreme weather event that prevents ships from docking can mean no fresh produce in the stores after just a couple of days. Rakhi Kasat updated us all on global regulatory progress across climate, biodiversity, and ocean protection. On my part, I think many were surprised to hear about the work World Shipping Council and liner carriers are doing not just on decarbonisation, but to protect whales, prevent wildlife trafficking, and stop potentially invasive pests. ?? Thank you Simon Walmsley for bringing #shipping, #biodiversity and #decarbonization together in such an inspiring way at the #Ocean pavillion! #COP29 #netzero2050

Recently on the 5th November 2024 in Cape Town, WSC's Lars Kjaer gave a presentation on the 'Liner Shipping Cooperation with Authorities'?at the?UNODC’s Panel Discussion?on?'Post-Seizure Investigations and the Role of the Private Sector” as part of the UNODC?Wildlife Inter-Regional Enforcement?(WIRE)?Meeting 2024'. ?? ???? ???? ? The panel discussion?addressed the need for cooperation between liner?shipping?companies and authorities to?multiply?the effectiveness of mutual risk assessments and investments to keep?illegal wildlife shipments?out of maritime supply chains.?Working together through?cooperation helps more targeted controls, better allocation of resources and reduced options for criminals to operate.? ? A special thank you to moderator Zhiqiang Tao from UNODC, and speakers Yvonne Gittins from KPMG South Africa and David Terriot from CMA CGM. ? Read more about WSC's work on combatting illicit?wildlife?trafficking:?https://lnkd.in/eWjyHDFs

The research undertaken through the #TopTier project is delivering valuable input to the International Maritime Organization sub-committee on cargoes and containers ?? ??

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Today, WSC’s Joe Kramek delivered a keynote speech on shipping being united against trafficking at the ‘Operation DEMETER & Operation Mekong Dragon Debriefing and Interim Evaluation Meeting’ in Xiamen, China hosted by the World Customs Organization and China Customs.??? ???? “The battle against illicit trafficking of wildlife, drugs, and other substances is one we can only win through united, determined, and sustained cooperation. We are also here to listen, understand, and incorporate insights from the impressive Mekong Dragon and DEMETER operations efforts into our shared mission.?Partnership and Collaboration benefits both sides. Shipping lines need insights into emerging criminal trends to tailor risk assessments and cargo screening,” says WSC’s Joe Kramek. #Security A special thank you to the WCO and the GACC for the invitation. Together we can enhance our ability to combat the threat of illicit trafficking.??? Read more about WSC’s work on combatting illicit trafficking ?? https://lnkd.in/e5PYTvjF

Today marks one year since the Galaxy Leader vessel and its crew were taken hostage in the Red Sea. Sadly, the crew are still being held hostage today.?? As we reflect on the hardship these individuals have faced over the past 365 days, we stand in solidarity with their families, friends, and loved ones, who continue to wait for their safe return. Since 19 November 2023, there have been a further 106 attacks on commercial vessels and crew. While carriers have implemented additional security measures, including long rerouting of vessels, the security situation in the #RedSea remains critical. WSC and the shipping industry are united, calling for?urgent action to stop?the unlawful attacks?on these?essential workers?in such a vital industry.? #Safety Read more about the Red Sea Situation here ?? ? ?https://lnkd.in/edQxz2gA