ASA works to promote the interests of Australian ship owners and operators, ship managers and towage operators.
ASA aims to foster the growth of a cost effective Australian merchant marine. Through its lobbying, research and representative functions, the Association is primarily concerned with the following objectives:
<li>To do everything practicable to increase the competitiveness and quality of operations of owners and operators of Australian controlled international shipping and Australian coastal shipping; and
<li>To act as a focal point of contact for the Australian shipping industry with governments, other sectors of the economy, the trade union movement, international organizations and the community generally.
Marine Container Services s.r.l has been involved in container trade and surveys as well as international freight forwarding for more then 13 years. The company has an established network of partners worldwide and specializes in all aspects of transportation and logistics
The Jones Act and other U.S. maritime cabotage laws require that cargo and passengers moving between two points in the United States be carried on vessels that are U.S.-owned, U.S.-built and U.S.-crewed. Other statutes reserve dredging, towing and salvage in U.S.waters to vessels that meet these requirements.