The ecological harm caused by the transportation and discharge of contaminated ballast water is an important risk to consider for those responsible for port environments

Wildlife crime is a topic TT has profiled before, but remains a critical threat to biodiversity, local and national economies, national and international security, and global health. The global pandemic itself highlighted emerging infectious diseases, 60% of which are considered zoonotic, that is infectious diseases that are able to pass between animals and humans, and elevated discussions around the impact of wildlife crime and unregulated trade. 

The industry bodies of the Cargo Integrity Group continue in their mission to improve safety in the global supply chain

The illicit trafficking of wildlife not only endangers countless species but also undermines the stability of ecosystems.