Intervene in specific cases regarding crew changes, repatriation, access to medical care and/or abandonment, where resolution at the UN/diplomatic level is required

Contains statements of the SG, press briefings, technical advice issued by CL (4204 and addenda), COVID-19 related notifications received from MS (including summary table), WHO advice, links to various information sources

Adding to the existing UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation (untfsurvey.org) and emerging best practices, an additional survey component on TF measures in times of crisis and epidemic will be developed and implemented for the Survey in 2021.

In support of “building back better” after COVID-19, the initiative aims to develop model provisions in regional and other trade agreements to promote more trade cooperation and predictability in times of crisis and pandemic – and speed up recovery.

As part of the project, an analysis of the impact of trade requirements and procedures on food losses behind, at and beyond the border. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, food security and food safety have been brought to the forefront of public policy, having a multifaceted impact on trade in agricultural products, and as such this project will further consider such emerging policy implications.

Identifying opportunities and value-added services of the freight forwarding industry, despite the challenges encountered with container imbalences during COVID-19.

Factors to keep in mind when considering the inclusion of a specific COVID-19 addendum to protect freight forwarders.

Principles for freight forwarders to apply a force majeure clause, eligibility, and considerations during COVID-19.

Guidance for freight forwarders on how to deal with abandoned goods during COVID-19 and how to mitigate losses.

Defining freight forwarding as an ‘essential service’, as they facilitate the movement of essential cargo during COVID-19.