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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON WORLD MARITIME DAY

New York, 24 September 2020

 

The theme of this year’s World Maritime Day – sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet – has gained extraordinary resonance as shipping has continued to transport more than 80 per cent of world trade, including vital medical supplies, food and other basic goods that are critical for the COVID-19 response and recovery. 

The COVID-19 pandemic...