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More companies join global alliance to develop sustainable shipping industry Two more big companies have joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a global coalition of companies and shipping leaders, set up to tackle the industry’s sustainability issues. AkzoNobel, the global paint and coatings company and producer of specialty chemicals, and U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation, a Taiwanese marine transporter of cement dry commodities and raw materials with 44 ships, join more than 18 other global companies already involved including Maersk Line, Lloyd’s Register, Cargill, DNV, Unilever and W?rtsil?. The SSI is facilitated by global sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future in conjunction with NGO World Wildlife Fund. The cross-industry group represents ship owners and charterers, shipbuilders, engineers and service providers, banking, insurance, and classification societies. It is the first time the shipping industry has joined forces on such a cooperative global scale to tackle big sustainability issues. The ultimate goal is to show that collaborative action is possible, and to mobilise support across the industry, demonstrating that shipping can contribute to a sustainable future. Andre Veneman, AkzoNobel Corporate Sustainability Director, said: “AkzoNobel works together with stakeholders to develop improved products and business concepts. Our membership of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative supports our vision of working in partnership with other supply chain experts to apply sustainability thinking through the full value chain. Together we can make a real difference to our industry for the future.” C K Ong, President of U-Ming, said: “Forum for the Future has been a pioneering supporter of the shipping industry. As one of the world’s major shipping lines we felt it was critical to take part in sharing ideas and knowledge for the future and to encourage widespread adoption of new thinking to solve mutual problems.” The SSI’s members have signed in