Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), delivered a speech on the role of trade and logistics in providing food and energy for all at the United Nations General Assembly on October 13

ICS Secretary General discussed the role of broad cooperation in addressing the challenges facing the shipping industry

The briefing on the theme "Transforming political commitment into action for sustainable recovery - rebuilding a sustainable future for all", organized by UNCTAD on behalf of the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, will inform the outcome of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80% of the global merchant fleet, delivered a speech on the role of shipping and the importance of trade and logistics to the world in obtaining food and energy in the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly on October 13. The theme of the Second Committee meeting was "Transforming political commitment into action for sustainable recovery - rebuilding a sustainable future for all", organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The purpose of this meeting is to better understand and understand trade and logistics issues in the current environment, and to increase understanding of policy options and solutions to UNCTAD and other supply chain challenges.

Guy Platten, Secretary General of ICS, said: "It is a great honor to be able to introduce to the Second Committee the most critical issues in the maritime sector. I would like to thank UNCTAD for the opportunity. Shipping is crucial to maintaining trade development, but sometimes the role of shipping in it is greatly underestimated. The impact of disruption can be minimized through a flexible and sustainable value chain. Shipping transports 90% of the global trade volume every year, worth about $14 trillion, which is not allowed in the global supply chain Or a missing link. "

"ICS firmly believes in the power of cooperation. Through meaningful contacts with governments and intergovernmental bodies (including the International Maritime Organization, the International Labour Organization, the World Trade Organization, WHO and, of course, UNCTAD), we can jointly address issues of common interest affecting maritime transport."

"The global shipping industry has been full of challenges in the past few years. The COVID-19 is definitely a black swan event with a subversive impact. As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, the world economic development is bogged down. There is no doubt that the global shipping industry is facing challenges, but there are also opportunities, especially as we strive to promote the decarbonization journey. History shows that the shipping industry has strong resilience. Through joint efforts, we will work hard To ensure the continued provision of effective, efficient and reliable maritime transport services to ensure global food and energy security for all. "