International Organisations

International Chamber of Commerce www.iccwbo.org The ICC is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity.

The WCO is the only intergovernmental organisation exclusively focused on customs related matters. With its worldwide membership, the WCO is now recognised as the voice of the global customs community.

The IMO is the specialised agency of the United Nations with responsibility for safety and security at sea and the prevention of marine pollution from ships.

EC Customs & Taxation Union aims to disseminate information on the commission's work in the areas of taxation, customs and policy fields that contribute to the promotion of growth and development as well as to the competitiveness of EU businesses.

International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) is a non-governmental organisation which represents approximately 40,000 forwarding and logistics firms, with consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations and is recognised as representing the freight forwarding industry by many other governmental organisations.

ICHCA International Limited is a membership organisation dedicated to the promotion of safety and efficiency in the handling and movement of goods by all modes and during all phases of both national and international transport chains.

SMDG is a non-profit foundation, run by and on behalf of companies and organizations working in the maritime industry, like container terminals, ocean carriers and related companies and organisations. It also recommends standards in electronic messaging.

In support of the electronic reporting required by authorities for vessels entering or leaving a port or port area, the PROTECT Group has established a harmonised world-wide recognised EDI standard.