Publications
GPIP White Paper
Corruption in ports remains one of the most persistent and least visible disruptions to global maritime trade. This second published assessment of the Global Port Integrity Platform expands coverage to more than 300 ports worldwide, translating internationally recognized legal and policy frameworks into observable and comparable indicators at the port level. Building on more than a decade of collective action, the analysis highlights where progress is being made, where gaps persist, and how integrity commitments are being implemented in practice across authorities and regions.
MACN 2025 Annual Report
In 2025, the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) continued to strengthen its role as a global leader and trusted partner in promoting transparency and integrity in maritime trade.
In an increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory environment, the case for industry-led collective action has only become more urgent. MACN’s continued growth, now exceeding 220 members, reflects a shared conviction across the maritime sector that corruption is not an acceptable cost of doing business.
MACN 2024 Annual Report
In 2024, the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) solidified its role as a global leader and trusted partner in promoting transparency and integrity in maritime trade.
Amid rising geopolitical complexities and shifting regulatory landscapes, we remained steadfast in supporting our members and partners to confront corruption risks particularly in high-impact regions where political transitions and economic pressures challenge good governance and the rule of law.
This year, we took meaningful strides through strategic collaborations, capacity-building
initiatives, and bold thought leadership.
Insider Bulletin: Edition 3
Check out the latest Insider Bulletin report for an inside look at MACN’s ongoing efforts to eliminate corruption in the maritime sector! In this issue, we focus on MACN’s transformative member meetings, where industry leaders and stakeholders come together to address key challenges and forge collective solutions.
We also examine the significant progress made by the India Advisory Committee in promoting transparency and integrity across the maritime sector. Join us as we explore these pivotal initiatives driving positive change within the industry!
The Cost of Maritime Corruption to the Industry and Society: The Imperative for Businesses and Governments to Combat Maritime Corruption
This assessment seeks to understand the wide-reaching impact of maritime corruption on the industry and society. Using Nigeria as a case study, the study reveals how direct and indirect costs of corruption in the maritime sector is driving up the total transport and logistics costs for the industry by 15%, resulting in annual cost of corruption ofover USD 162 million for the industry. This is a significant cost borne by the private sector and that has severe knock-on effects further down in the supply chain and ultimately impacts the end consumer. The findings demonstrate a clear economic benefit and a compelling business case for proactive anti-corruption measures by both governments and businesses. These benefits have positive ripple effects for the entire economy, domestic revenue mobilisation, the business climate, and people’s livelihoods.
- Link to summary of the study: https://macn.dk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cost-of-Corruption-Study.pdf
- Link to the full study: https://macn.dk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Presentation-Socioeconomic-costs-of-maritime-corruption-Final.pdf
MACN 2023 Annual Report
Global trade and maritime transportation are facing a great balancing act, managing new interstate power alignments, outright conflict, trade pattern disruption, and regulatory oversight to a degree we have not seen in recent times.
Over the last 24 months, MACN’s work and systems flexibility have positioned us well to support the industry through these changes. Frontline training, government and regulator engagement, and investment in compliance technology have made our role in our members’ governance work increasingly important.
Insider Bulletin: Edition 2
The second edition of the MACN’s Insider Bulletin is out now! Some of the topics discussed include MACN’s Next Generation of Seafarers project, collective approach to due diligence, deep dive into the functions of our Global Port Integrity Platform, and more!
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Insider Bulletin: Edition 1
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network’s ‘Insider Bulletin’. As an organisation deeply committed to a future where corruption is no longer seen as an obstacle to maritime trade, we stand before a mission that is both complex and essential. This quarterly report is an embodiment of that mission, aimed at fostering transparency, promoting engagement, and strengthening our collective resolve – while inviting the membership into the operational ‘engine room’ of MACN.
MACN 2022 Annual Report
There is opportunity in business and governance during times of disruption and change. Over the last 18 months, we have seen the world move out of a pandemic-driven mindset, handle the ongoing war in Ukraine, and work through major shifts in the economic and trade landscape. Issues of governance, including a focus on anti-corruption, have increased in prominence at the foreign policy, regulatory, and corporate levels. For the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), this has led to continued growth in our membership and an increase in demand for frontline support and company compliance tools.
Strengthening Integrity and Transparency During Port State Control Inspections
The maritime industry recognises that the work of port State control has greatly contributed to improved maritime safety and security, and the prevention of marine pollution. However, integrity and transparency risks are present in the port State control (PSC) system which is now regularly reported by the industry. The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has prepared the following report to enhance the objectives of the PSC system through the Code of Good Practice and to assist PSC Officers to conduct their inspections to the highest of professional standards. Through this report, MACN wishes to collaborate with the industry and all the PSC MoU’s to enhance standards for PSC inspection procedures in respective regions.
MACN 2030 Strategy
The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) is putting forward an ambitious 2030 strategy to grow the organization’s member base, broaden MACN’s mandate with a focus on maritime trade and hinterland transport, and further deepen MACN’s value and service to members and partners. Key to the new strategy is the development of local resources and capacity building in collective action countries. The strategy will work towards an overall 2030 goal that the maritime industry will no longer regard corruption as an obstacle to maritime trade.
MACN 2021 Annual Report
As we celebrate The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network’s (MACN) ten years of growth, and reflect on the last 12 months’ work, we cannot ignore the enormous and ongoing repercussions of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the maritime supply chain crunch, and the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia. These events have led to seismic changes in the maritime operating environment, a renewed focus on anti-corruption as part of foreign policy, strict sanctions now being implemented, and a focus on companies’ ethical conduct and tangible ESG reporting.
