Key Issues

Suez Canal blockage: South Korea less affected than anticipated
The Suez incident’s impact was less severe than what some media and experts expected it to be.
Making Indonesian Seafarers Safe Again
Seafarer lives matter.
South Korea: Fighting to prevent lives lost at sea
All stakeholders, including the government and private sector, are responsible for maritime safety.
What's important now.
Let’s focus.

UN, Saudi Arabia commit US$10 million to fight corruption
UNODC, Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha sign US$10 million funding agreement for global anti-corruption law enforcement network.

World’s largest exporters fail to punish bribery in foreign markets
A new report finds that active enforcement against foreign bribery significantly decreased since 2018.

Citizens report corruption in pandemic humanitarian aid, quarantine, health care
Since January, Transparency International has received over 1,500 reports of corruption and other irregularities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taking a stand against corruption is competitive advantage
Companies that stand for something bigger than what they sell and demonstrate commitment, are more likely to attract consumers and influence purchasing decisions.
Brazil is top country for cargo theft in 2020
According to
The Deadliest Drug War in Asia
Drug smugglers are making fast and agile changes to their supply chains in record time.
High cargo theft in Mexico, US, Canada
According to
Top 4 countries in Asia for cargo theft
India, Indonesia, China, and Bangladesh were the top countries for cargo theft.
IMO urges action to deter piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Enhanced cooperation and implementation of best practices needed to avoid, deter and report attacks threatening ships and crew.
Saving Southeast Asia from illegal fishing
Southeast Asia’s oceans are a key source of food and employment for millions of people in the region.
We stand united against corruption.

A Truly Awakened China Bares Fangs at the US
In the court of public perception, the US has lost the first round at the Alaska summit.
The Problem.
Over 90 percent of the global trade is carried across ocean. However, the maritime industry is also prone to rampant corruption.