Container security moves up a level

The WSC’s annual report shows a significant decrease to 221 containers lost at sea in 2023, the lowest since 2008, but the organisation says there is still work to do to improve cargo safety at sea.

The WSC applauds the recent SOLAS amendments by the IMO MSC 108, mandating reporting of containers lost at sea from January 1, 2026.

Ten international organisations have produced guidelines to help identify criminal wildlife trade, and report suspicious activities.

The emphasis is on identifying and correcting worrying conditions before containers with dangerous cargoes are introduced into the supply chain.

The Washington (DC) headquartered World Shipping Council, which represents the interests of the world’s main liner shipping companies, has proposed a new pricing system that it believes can close the gap between the price of fossil fuels and green fuels.

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