We are the voice of cargo owners in international trade.

GSF is the global trade body that speaks up for and advises shippers and cargo owners in the conduct of international trade.

Any business that arranges for the import and export of their goods by land, sea or air is a shipper. Shippers organise the flow of goods from country of manufacture or production to the country of consumption or use. They contract with shipping lines, airlines and road and rail hauliers to deliver their goods at pre-determined times and places so that their customers are able to further use or sell them.

Shippers make international trade happen. Shippers typically include manufacturers, producers, retailers, wholesalers, and traders buying and selling goods between countries.

GSF supports shippers in the essential role they perform in national economies and work to make international trade and transport safe, efficient and environmentally sustainable.

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Digitalisation of international trade

Replacing paper-based documents that need to be couriered between countries with digital messages and formats sent instantly over the Internet offers significant savings in time and cost for all parties...

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Decarbonisation of international logistics

Reducing the levels of greenhouse gas emissions from international logistics is seen as an urgent priority by many national governments, as well as by most carriers and service providers in...

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The Cargo Integrity Group

The Cargo Integrity Group is a partnership of five global trade bodies collectively promoting high standards in the packing of cargo in freight containers and other transport units to avoid...

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Container Shipping Market Quarterly Review

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For interviews and comment contact James Hookham, Director
jhookham@globalshippersforum.com; Tel:+44 78 18 450 440

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