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Busan maritime meeting focuses on putting shipping rules into practice

An IMO report on the October 26–27 meeting highlights implementation, digitalization and cooperation.

IMOAnnouncement / event date: 2026-10-28

IMO reported on 28 October 2026 that the World Maritime Day Parallel Event in Busan, held on 26–27 October, called for stronger implementation of international shipping rules. Discussions included digitalization, automation, energy transition and geopolitical disruption.

This is an account of an international policy meeting. It does not create a new parcel tariff, booking requirement or delivery guarantee. Specific obligations still depend on the applicable convention, national implementation and the service carrying the goods.

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