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IMO approves net-zero regulations for global shipping
Draft regulations will set mandatory marine fuel standard and GHG emissions pricing for shipping to address climate change. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has achieved another important step towards establishing a legally binding framework to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Trade Facilitation Indicators
The OECD published its report on "Trade Facilitation Indicators - Monitoring Policies up to 2025". This publication provides an overview of the efforts made to expedite the movement, release, and clearance of goods at the border in 163 economies. Progress
Transparency on surcharges
Global Shippers' Council supports the idea of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council together with other ASA members to collect information and summarise the surcharges into a tables that can be consulted at this link.
Global Trade in Need of Balanced Business Practices in Maritime Supply Chains
MEDIA RELEASE "Global Trade in Need of Balanced Business Practices in Maritime Supply Chains" Brussels, Belgium, November 18, 2024 – The Global Shippers’ Alliance (GSA), in collaboration with the European Shippers’ Council (ESC), convened a pivotal roundtable discussion titled "Global Trade
Asian Shippers’ Alliance Charts Path Towards Resilient and Sustainable Global Trade
MEDIA RELEASE Asian Shippers’ Alliance Charts Path Towards Resilient and Sustainable Global Trade Brussels, Belgium, November 18, 2024 – The Asian Shippers’ Alliance (ASA) successfully concluded its 2024 Annual Meeting in Brussels, hosted by the European Shippers’ Council (ESC).
Global Shippers Alliance Reacts to European Commission Proposal to Postpone EUDR
On 2 October 2024, the European Commission proposed a 12-month extension for implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This postponement shifts the application dates to 30 December 2025 for large companies and 30 June 2026 for micro- and small enterprises.
