US Exporters Competitive Maritime Council

The Voice of
US Exporters

Representing America's largest shippers and their customers to shape a competitive export environment for projects around the world.

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Tackling issues
that matter

From the reinstatement of the U.S. EXIM Bank to grappling with ISPM15, our committees mean business—working toward real results that will be felt today and long into the future.

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Building Tomorrow's
Leaders

ECMC supports a variety of initiates around educating the next generation of leaders in this critical industry. We're not just talking, we're doing.

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Purpose

To represent the interests of United States exporters and suppliers with respect to project cargo, export trade and transportation issues.

Mission

To promote, foster and maintain a competitive export environment, effecting change through participation and initiation of key initiatives.

Our Member Companies

America’s leading engineering, construction and procurement companies, industrial manufacturers, forwarders, and consultants working together to make a better export environment for all.

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Latest News

News from ECMC, its members and the industry

December 14, 2020

Shippers are Urged to Care About the Crew Change Crisis

As ship operators are still unable to conduct crew changes, the issue has become the single greatest operational challenge confronting the global shipping industry. International shipping bodies BIMCO, Intercargo, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Intertanko have written a letter urging Jeff Bezos of Amazon to use his influence with governments to push for public…

Source: International Maritime Organization

October 21, 2020

Worsening crew change crisis and Stranded Seafarers

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has warned that the COVID-19 restrictions on travel and transit have severely impacted seafarers. In a press release dated September 24th, 2020, the IMO details recent news and events around this humanitarian issue (click here to read). They highlight the devastating reality of this situation in the following statement: “Some…