Shipping Australia is the peak industry association for international shipping companies and ships'​ agents operating in Australia.We promote efficient and effective maritime trade while advancing the interests of ship owners and ship agents. We engage closely with state and federal governments representing members'​ interests and providing the necessary shipping expertise to help develop good policies and make appropriate regulations that support efficient maritime trade.Shipping Australia also provides secretariat services to liner shipping companies that are members of discussion agreements and consortia that have their agreements registered under Part X of the Australian Competition and Consumer Act.We Know Shipping!▲ Promoting the shipping industry across the wider community▲ Trusted by government and industry for quality advice▲ Advocating policies that enable safe, sustainable andenvironmentally sound shipping operations▲ Contributing shipping advice to inform governments'policy and regulatory development▲ Supporting members with technical matters andregulatory compliance▲ Providing secretariat services for liner shippingdiscussion agreements