Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) is one of the UK's leading economics consultancies. They use economics and econometrics, surveys, qualitative research, expert interviews, modelling and scenario planning to help clients understand their environment, forecast changes in it, build robust strategies and persuade others.

Gerli & Co. is a Panama based law firm, authorized under the Authority of the Supreme Court of Panama, its partners and associates are experinced lawyers, member of the Panama Bar Association, Panama.

The Ghana Maritime Authority is responsible for enforcing international maritime conventions and national rules and regulations, according to the Ghana Shipping Act 2003 (Act 645). The Authority is also responsible for regulating maritime transport, port and vessel activities, marine waste management and environmental protection.

Grieg Logistics AS is a distinguished Norwegian logistics company specialising in ship services and industrial terminal operations for the shipping, energy, and general industries. Founded in 1969 by the Grieg Group, Grieg Logistics is headquartered in Bergen, Norway, and employs about 100 competent people.

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) is India’s premier R&D institution responsible for the country’s research activities in the polar and Southern Ocean realms. With a mission mandate that is quite challenging, the Centre is designated as the nodal organisation for the co-ordination and implementation of the Indian Antarctic Programme, including the maintenance of India’s permanent station in Antarctica.

The World Customs Organization (WCO), established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) is an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations. The WCO represents 184 Customs administrations across the globe that collectively process approximately 98% of world trade.