DG Okonjo-Iweala discusses trade trends with shipping industry leaders at Public Forum

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discussed with CEOs of shipping companies the resilience of trade and supply chains on 12 September on Day 3 of the Public Forum. They exchanged views on the latest trends in global trade and in maritime shipping and discussed the challenges facing the industry, including geopolitical tensions, standardization, and requirements for the transition to green energy. “You are a trade barometer. Getting real-time information on what is happening in the shipping industry is an indication of what is happening in trade,” the Director-General said.