The leaders of the major shipping bodies met virtually to discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry as we move into 2021. The Round Table chairs reiterated the that the industry is fully committed to finding solutions to the crew change and climate crises.
Top of the agenda was the continued lack of international recognition for seafarers as ‘key workers’. This, despite 90% of global trade relying on shipping in some part. The upshot was a joint open letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos...