The Maritime Exchange is a non-profit trade association representing almost 300 port and related businesses throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Since its establishment in 1875, the Maritime Exchange has served as the primary port advocate on behalf of these businesses, working closely with federal, state and local governmental agencies as well as the tri-state federal congressional delegation to promote commerce along the Delaware River and Bay.
The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, founded in 1964, represents all sectors of the marine industry in Rhode Island, supporting businesses and promoting maritime commerce.
The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council, established in 1966, is the apex body representing the interests of shippers in Sri Lanka, covering over 95% of the import/export trade.
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) is the largest national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry, with members involved in building, repairing, and servicing America's commercial vessel fleet.
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is a national trade association formed in 1985 to represent shipping companies and allied businesses, promoting members' interests and enhancing Singapore's competitiveness as an International Maritime Centre.
The American Institute for Shippers' Associations is a leading trade group representing the interests of the cooperative shipping industry and allied enterprises in the United States.
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The Association of Ship Brokers & Agents (USA) Inc. is a trade association established in 1934 that brings together ship brokers, agents, and affiliates with offices in the US and Canada, offering industry education and certification.
The British Columbia Supercargoes' Association is a not-for-profit trade association representing supercargoes in the maritime industry in British Columbia, Canada.
The Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers is a trade association promoting and protecting the interests of Hong Kong's garment manufacturing industry.
The Hong Kong Exporters' Association is a trade organization representing exporters in Hong Kong, facilitating trade promotion and business networking.
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is the principal international trade association representing shipowners and operators, advocating for global regulatory frameworks and best practices in the shipping industry.
The Offshore Marine Service Association is a trade association representing the offshore marine industry, providing advocacy and support to its members.
The Singapore Association of Ship Suppliers (SASS) is a trade association representing ship suppliers in Singapore, promoting the interests of its members and the maritime supply industry.
Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) is a non-profit trade association representing petroleum companies involved in exploration, production, refining, transportation, and marketing in six western U.S. states.
The World Shipping Council is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing more than forty liner shipping companies serving America's international trade. Council members include the largest container lines in the world as well as smaller niche carriers, and carriers providing roll-on/roll-off and heavy-lift services. In addition to ocean transportation, they provide a wide range of intermodal and logistics services to American importers and exporters.
The Council's goal is to provide a coordinated voice for the liner shipping industry in its work with policymakers and other industry groups interested in international transportation issues, including: maritime security, regulatory policy, tax issues, safety, the environment, harbor dredging and upgrading the infrastructure needed to handle America's booming trade.
Partners in America's Trade
The liner shipping industry is a vital, contributing partner in America's foreign trade and economic growth. Over the past ten years, U.S. international trade in goods has doubled and rapid growth is expected in the next decade as well. Last year, U.S. oceanborne trade amounted to more than $700 billion. Liner shipping, with its network of vessels, containers, port terminals and information systems, handled two-thirds of that trade and did so smoothly, efficiently and at rates lower than those fifteen years ago. These low rates enhance the competitiveness of U.S. products in world markets and bring a variety of quality goods to our homes at low cost. Your VCR was carried from Hong Kong for about one dollar; ocean shipping services from Asia added about 40 cents to the price of the sneakers you're wearing; and it cost three cents to put that bottle of German beer in your refrigerator.
The liner shipping industry is a constant innovator- linking American businesses directly and efficiently with their customers around the world on a door-to-door basis. The industry is also an essential investor in the transportation system that carries the United States' international commerce. Liner carriers have invested over $150 billion in transportation assets currently in service worldwide and, if trade projections are accurate, they will need to invest billions of dollars more in ships and equipment to service trade growth over the next ten years.
With confidence in how public policy will affect our industry, members of the World Shipping Council can build on this partnership in serving America's trade and keeping the country's economy strong and growing.