Studies and research into problems faced by Shippers have been a continuous programme of the Council since its inception. The Research and development Department continually gathers and organizes maritime and trade information for use by to Council's department in providing solutions to numerous shipment shipment problems. It also designs and carries out from time to time important long term in-depth studies, which ultimately enable the Council to provide constructive and incisive advice and suggestions on policy and legislative issues affecting shippers' interest