Our latest news and releases Announcement Arthur Huxham 1/21/26 Announcement Arthur Huxham 1/21/26 World Shipping Council appoints Simon Bergulf as next VP Environment and Climate January 21, 2026 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) has appointed Simon Bergulf as its next Vice-President, Environment and Climate, succeeding Bryan Wood-Thomas, who will retire in 2026 after leading WSC’s environment and climate work since 2008. Simon will join WSC in March 2026 and begin his new role as Vice President at the beginning of April. Mr. Bergulf will also lead and manage WSC’s Brussels Office. Read More Announcement Arthur Huxham 1/14/26 Announcement Arthur Huxham 1/14/26 Höegh Autoliners joins World Shipping Council Washington/Oslo, January 14, 2026 – The World Shipping Council (WSC) today announced that Höegh Autoliners has joined as a member, further strengthening the Council’s representation of the global liner shipping industry, including the vehicle carrier sector. Read More Announcement Anna Larsson 12/20/24 Announcement Anna Larsson 12/20/24 WSC Board elects new Chair and Vice Chair The World Shipping Council (WSC) Board of Directors has elected Soren Toft, CEO of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, as the new Chair of the World Shipping Council Board. Randy Chen, Vice Chairman of Wan Hai Lines, has been elected Vice Chair. Read More Announcement , International , Industry Structure Anna Larsson 4/17/24 Announcement , International , Industry Structure Anna Larsson 4/17/24 World Shipping Council Appoints Joe Kramek as New President & CEO Washington/Brussels/London/Singapore, April 17, 2024 — The World Shipping Council (WSC), the united voice of liner shipping, is happy to announce that the WSC Board has appointed Joe Kramek as its new President & CEO, to succeed John Butler upon his retirement at the end of July. Joe Kramek brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, from both the maritime sector and government service. Read More Asia , Announ