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Joint statement from the International Bargaining Forum (IBF)

During this Covid-19 crisis, ensuring continuity of public transport and local mobility services is essential for society and the economy, especially for the many individuals who depend on a well-functioning transport system and must travel to execute their essential daily functions. This will

Joint statement from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) About 90 per cent of global trade is moved by maritime transport, which is the lifeblood of the global economy, and is dependent on the world’s 2 million seafarers and marine

Covid-19 restrictions are storing up trouble for seafarers and global supply chains LONDON - 7 APRIL 2020: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Transport Workers ’ Federation (ITF) have issued a joint call on behalf of seafarers to governments to facilitate the essential

Transport workers and companies are the lifeblood of the global economy: connecting people, linking supply chains and keeping the world moving. Their work and services are vital to successfully responding to, and overcoming, the challenge of the Covid-19 outbreak. The International Transport Workers

The Russian rail union, ROSPROFZHEL, has been playing a leading role in the Covid-19 response. Representatives from the union are working at the headquarters setup by Russian Railways to coordinate efforts on the network to stop the spread of the virus. This includes diagnostic testing of passengers

The ITF has launched a map showing the effect of Covid-19 restrictions on countries and ports around the globe. Based on data from the ITF’s network of around 140 inspectors and contact networks, the map will be a vital resource for the thousands of seafarers hit hard by the crisis. Governments are

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have issued a joint statement calling for support from governments and international bodies to ensure international supply and mobility chains remain connected during the Covid-19 pandemic. The