The WSC also has branches located internationally in Brussels and Singapore, allowing for a global reach.
WSC membership includes 20 member companies[1] from all around the globe, who in total, account for roughly 90% of global liner shipping capacity.
As of 2021, the current co-chairs of the board are Rolf Habben Jenson of Hapag-Lloyd AG and Jeremy Nixon of Ocean Network Express (ONE).
[3] The Council was formed in 2000[4] to lobby the U.S. government regarding container and cargo shipping regulation, generally in favor of improved maritime security coupled with deregulation of ports and transport routes.
Another key aspect of the WSC is its agenda to maintain environmentally friendly practices in liner shipping.