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Ecuador is one of the major global departure points for illegal drugs. Ameripol (the Police Community of the Americas) considers Ecuadorian sea ports as constituting the current highest maritime risk point for illegal trafficking. Organised crime is prevalent in many of these ports and which intensifies the threat to the ship and crew.
Colombia is both a major producer and one of the major global departure points for illegal drugs transported by sea. All ships visiting Colombian ports should be particularly vigilant. Organised crime is prevalent in many Colombian ports.
Brazil is one of the largest hubs for the trafficking of illegal narcotics by sea globally, specifically cocaine. It is recommended that all ships visiting Brazilian ports should be particularly vigilant.
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ICS has reached out to P&I Club correspondents at high-risk Latin American ports for guidance on preventing illegal narcotics smuggling by sea. With their consent, the local advice obtained for these ports is hosted at the side of this page. ICS already has comprehensive guidance for shipowners and other actors in the maritime transport chain to prevent the smuggling of illegal narcotics by sea contained in our publication.
As many cautiously welcome the results of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, key stakeholders urge action and cross-industry and political collaboration to unlock its full potential
Aditi Rasquinha, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Greater China, discusses how the logistics giant is harnessing China’s rapid growth in electric vehicles, e-commerce and sustainability to deliver smarter, greener and more resilient solutions.
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The fourth Enclosed Space Entry – Joint Industry Workshop took place at OCIMF’s London office on 27 March 2025. The cross-industry working group drawn from leading maritime organisations gathered to identify measures to reduce or eliminate deaths in enclosed spaces onboard vessels.
The International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) both welcomed the introduction of a new minimum wage, following negotiations in Geneva.