bribery Archives - Maritime Fairtrade

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Being ethical is good for shipping companies

July 7, 2020

CEOs of shipping companies must embrace ethical business practice to protect and uplift the image of their companies and the industry.

Exclusive: Why maritime corruption persists

June 23, 2020

Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, talks to Alexandra Wrage, president and founder of TRACE, who has provided anti-bribery consulting or training in over 120 countries.

EXCLUSIVE: Doing the right thing when faced with corrupt demand

April 16, 2020

Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, interviews Alexandra Wrage, president and founder of TRACE, who has provided anti-bribery consulting or training in over 120 countries.

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Bribery extends beyond prosecution to severe safety risks

April 15, 2020

The United Nations and World Bank estimated that corruption can add up to 10 percent to the cost of doing business globally.

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Using trade facilitation to counter corruption

October 26, 2019

Countries with integrity at the border are found to also have more efficient border processes. Measures that support integrity include transparency and predictability, streamlining of formalities and coordinated border management.

Say no to bribery during port inspection

July 1, 2019

The United Nations and World Bank estimated that corruption can add up to 10 percent to the cost of doing business globally.

How G20 can lead anti-corruption

June 15, 2019

The G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group, which works with governments on their anti-corruption measures, has the potential to be a very important partner in the fight for a more just world.

Corrupt ex-Keppel Shipyard officer jailed 21 months

May 31, 2019

A former senior procurement officer with Keppel Shipyard in Singapore pocketed more than S$740,000 in kickbacks over a 14-year period. He was sentenced to one year and nine months’ jail.

IMO recognizes damaging effect of maritime corruption

May 2, 2019

The International Maritime Organisation agreed to include maritime corruption as a regular work item on its agenda.

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Why being ethical is good for shipping business

April 1, 2019

CEOs of shipping companies must address this ever-present issue of corruption so as to protect and uplift the image of their companies and the industry.