World Shipping Council (WSC)

FMC refuses to comment on contradictory D&D rules claim

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has refused to comment on claims by the World Shipping Council (WSC) that its interpretive rule on detention and demurrage (D&D) charges is contradictory.

On 18 April, the WSC filed a petition with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit seeking to have the FMC correct what it said is “an internal contradiction in its new rule on detention and demurrage.”

The WSC wanted to alter the wording of the rule that defined the “billed...

https://container-news.com/fmc-refuses-to-comment-on-contradictory-dd-rules-claim/

World Shipping Council partners with NCB on liner shipping cargo safety

Despite the existence of mandatory international and national regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials, there persists a concerning trend of these goods being either inaccurately declared or not declared at all, leading to a significant rise in ship fires.

Recognizing the need for enhanced safety measures, the World Shipping Council (WSC) is actively developing the Cargo Safety Program and announced that the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) has been chosen as the independent...

https://container-news.com/world-shipping-council-partners-with-ncb-on-liner-shipping-cargo-safety/

WSC fuel proposal could be unworkable

A prominent climate researcher has said the World Shipping Council (WSC)’s market-based measure (MBM) proposals are unworkable because they incentivise biofuel use over the more likely ammonia and methanol green hydrogen-derived fuels.

WSC submitted its proposals for the March Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)’s March meeting, arguing that the high cost of green fuels will be prohibitive for poorer states.

“The magnitude of the GHG price imposed can be expected to cause significant...

https://container-news.com/wsc-fuel-proposal-could-be-unworkable/

Lines and shippers clash over CBER extension

Αs the European Commission considers renewing the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) that enables current container shipping alliances to operate, liner operators and shippers are once again locking horns.

The review is being done ahead of the existing CBER expiring on 25 April 2024.

The World Shipping Council (WSC), representing liner operators, said in a statement on 4 October that the CBER is an essential regulatory tool that yields significant benefits to the EU, with no downside...

https://container-news.com/lines-and-shippers-clash-over-cber-extension/

PIL joins World Shipping Council

The Singaporean container shipping line Pacific International Lines (PIL) has become a new member of the World Shipping Council (WSC).

PIL is currently ranked 12th in the world with a fleet of around 100 boxships with its global trade network spans Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and Oceania, while it has offices and agencies in over 500 locations in around 90 countries worldwide.

“As a vessel owner and direct employer of over 2,000 seafarers, PIL will bring important perspectives and...

https://container-news.com/pil-joins-world-shipping-council/

WSC report shows spike in containers lost at sea

During the last two years, the container losses have significantly increased with the average losses for the two year period 2020-2021 reaching 3,113 compared to 779 in the previous period.

One of the most important reasons for this worrying spike is the unusually high number of weather-related incidents, according to the World Shipping Council (WSC), which has published a report showing that although the containers lost overboard represent less than 0.001% of the global container fleet, the...

https://container-news.com/wsc-report-shows-spike-in-containers-lost-at-sea/

Liner shipping defines its pathway to zero carbon shipping

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has identified six regulatory and economic pathways that can lead to zero-carbon shipping.

“We are committed to decarbonising shipping and have multiple ideas and projects in the pipeline. But to be able to make these investments, to take the necessary risks, we – and all other maritime actors – need a regulatory framework that addresses the key strategic issues,” stated John Butler, president & CEO of WSC.

He went on to add, “We are now offering our perspective...

https://container-news.com/liner-shipping-defines-its-pathway-to-zero-carbon-shipping/

Maritime and transport raises the climate debate temperature

The climate change debate in the shipping industry is hotting up, reflecting the change of atmosphere which has seen many shipowners, previously opposed to rapid decarbonisation measures, suddenly turn as pressure increases.
Pressure from governments as well as major companies, consumers and concerned citizens has placed shipping and its operations into the consciousness of ordinary folk. The Ever Given was a major contributor to this fact, although there was no major …

The post Maritime and...

https://theloadstar.com/analysis-maritime-and-transport-raises-the-climate-debate-temperature/

US Congress passes first shipping reform law in two decades

US Congress yesterday passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act 2021 (OSRA), amid complaints from carriers that the bill had not been properly debated.
According to the Congress.Gov website, the bill “revises provisions related to ocean shipping policies and is designed to support the growth and development of US exports and promote reciprocal trade in the foreign commerce of the United States”.
Essentially, OSRA 2021 is meant to support exporters aggrieved that ocean …

The post US Congress passes...

https://theloadstar.com/us-congress-passes-first-shipping-reform-law-in-two-decades/

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