WSC flags safety deficiencies in 10.36% of inspected cargo units in 2025

WSC: 1 in 10 cargo units inspected in 2025 had safety deficiencies

More than one in 10 cargo transport units inspected in 2025 were…
WSC seeks tighter rules for lithium battery shipments

WSC seeks tighter rules for lithium battery shipments

The World Shipping Council is urging governments to tighten international dangerous goods…
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
WSC welcomes proposed EU ETS revisions but warns vs penalties on neighboring ports

WSC welcomes proposed EU ETS revisions but warns vs penalties on neighboring ports

The World Shipping Council welcomed the European Commission’s proposed revisions to the…
WSC, IMO stress freedom of navigation in Hormuz with US-Iran peace deal

WSC, IMO stress freedom of navigation in Hormuz with US-Iran peace deal

World Shipping Council and the International Maritime Organization underscored the principle of…
WSC presses US Senate to fast-track anti-cargo theft bill

WSC presses US Senate to fast-track anti-cargo theft bill

The World Shipping Council joined nearly 200 industry organizations in urging the…
Global dual-fuel vessel fleet surpasses 1,200 ships

Global dual-fuel vessel fleet surpasses 1,200 ships

The global dual-fuel fleet for container and vehicle carriers reached 1,204 vessels…
Shipping industry highlights support for IMO ahead of MEPC meet

Shipping industry throws support to IMO ahead of meeting advancing decarbonization

The global shipping industry expressed support for the International Maritime Organization ahead…
Mandatory reporting of containers lost at sea now in effect

Mandatory reporting of containers lost at sea now in effect

The mandatory reporting of container lost at sea took effect on January…
WSC launches Cargo Safety Program

WSC launches Cargo Safety Program

The World Shipping Council  announced the launch of its Cargo Safety Program,…