UN entities urge to keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing

The United Nations maritime and trade entities have said that it is more important than ever to keep ships moving, ports open and cross-border trade flowing.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the United Nations Conference on Trafe and Development (UNCTAD), which tracks world trade, has reiterated calls these calls.

The two organisations want governments to promote crew well-being by allowing crew changes and ensuring seafarers and travel options so that they can return home safely.