The WSI is an International non-profit organisation with the objective of promoting global trade and best business practice by the Institute's many members internationally. The environment and safety are the key focus points for the institute in sustaining global trade.

Training and promoting free trade policies underpin the institute's drive towards best business practice in international trade. On a national level branch structures are encouraged to ensure a representative approach to decision making.

To achieve these goals the Institute has a variety of programs and structures in place. Members are able to interact with others in the industry within the forums which include environment, safety, free trade and training. The institute represents its members views at key global conferences and think tanks.

Submissions are made to governments pertaining to proposed new legislation and the easing of barriers to global trade.

The institutes research team ensures members are kept up to date with the latest developments in global trade and shipping.

By promoting and accrediting key training standards in the industry both graduates and members are able to recognise the Institute's training partners as leading the global standards in educating tomorrows leaders.

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