50 Ports Join Hands To Sign PAR COVID-19 Declaration

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  • 50 port authorities have signed to support the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) COVID-19 declaration.
  • They have joined their forces to remain operational and keep the global trade flow.
  • The Port and maritime sector play a crucial role in keeping trade flows open.
  • The declaration commits ports to stay open to merchant’s vessels.
  • They will work together to share best practices in ensuring that port operations can remain undisrupted

According to an article published in Safety4sea, COVID-19 has brought major disruptions within the maritime community, ports have joined their forces to remain operational and keep the global trade flow.

Ports sign PAR COVID-19 declaration

Specifically, more than 50 port authorities have already signed on to support the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) COVID-19 declaration, initiated by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

According to the MPA of Singapore, ports around Asia, Oceania, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas have already joined the initiative.

As more than 80% of goods are transported via sea-lanes, we recognize that the port and maritime sector play a crucial role in keeping trade flows open in our global fight against COVID-19.

Ports to welcome merchant’s vessels 

In fact, the declaration commits ports to stay open to merchant’s vessels and work together to share best practices in ensuring that port operations can remain undisrupted.

MPA of Singapore noted, “Members of the PAR would like to declare a commitment to collaborate closely, through the sharing of best practices and implemented measures, such that the ports remain open to seaborne trade to help sustain the world and support the fight against COVID-19.“

International organizations welcome the move

What is more, international organizations and groups such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), APEC Port Services Network (APSAN) and American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), Italian Port Association and Maritime NZ also support the declaration.

MPA Singapore concluded, “No one country can win the fight against COVID-19 on its own without having continued access to these vital goods in our inter-connected world.“

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Source: Safety4sea