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Finnlines Oyj engages in the provision of ro-ro and passenger services. It operates through the following segments: Shipping & Sea Transport Services, and Port Operations segments. The Shipping and Sea Transport Services segment comprises of shipping operations in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay; as well as FinnLink, NordöLink, and TransRussiaExpress traffic. The Port Operations segment involves in port operations under the name Finnsteve, which provides stevedoring, terminal services, ship clearance, warehousing, and container depot services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

International Chamber of Shipping Ltd. is a British company founded in 1921 that shapes the future of shipping. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.

Baltic & International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is the world's largest direct-membership organization for shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, and agents. The organization is based in Bagsværd, Denmark, with offices in Athens, Shanghai, Singapore, and Stamford. BIMCO members cover over 60%% of the fleet measured by tonnage. BIMCO is recognized for its shipping contracts and clauses, which have been delivered to a wide range of trades and sectors for over 110 years. BIMCO offers world-class training programs on topics where it has a unique know-how, which the industry trusts and values. BIMCO takes a flexible approach in meeting the needs of its clients and offers online and face-to-face courses around the globe. BIMCO's core subjects include vessel chartering and operations, marine insurance, cargo claims, commodity trading & chartering, and more. BIMCO members receive discounted prices on all courses, and the organization also offers great group deals and early bird discounts.

The European Community Shipowner's Associations (ECSA) is an organization that represents shipowners in Europe. The organization is based in Brussels, Belgium. ECSA's diverse fleet of container ships, tankers, passenger ships, bulk carriers, offshore service vessels, and many other specialized ships contribute a total of €147 billion to the EU's annual GDP. The fleet also boasts one of the best safety records in the world. Recently, ECSA welcomed the agreement on the Basel III rules reached between the European Parliament and the Council, which gives explicit recognition to ship finance. The organization has pledged to deliver on the shared responsibility with policymakers to resolve the crew change crisis that has left hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded at sea. Founded in 1965, ECSA's strategic priorities include climate and sustainability, trade competitiveness, internal market, innovation and digitalization, human resources, safety, legal affairs, taxation, and better regulation.