The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) have joined forces to call on G20 leaders ahead of the 24 March summit to act quickly to protect global supply chains from the impact of COVID-19. In an open letter the two organizations representing the global shipping industry and the world’s ports and harbours set out that in this time of global crisis, it is more important than ever to keep supply chains open and maritime trade and transport moving. The letter furthermore invites leadership from the G20 in calling for a co-ordinated approach by governments, working in conjunction with the UN International Maritime Organization, WHO, and other relevant agencies.
