The 9th session of the Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (hereinafter referred to as “CCC”) took place in a hybrid meeting from 20 to 29 September 2023. The primary focus of the meeting was to address items related to the safety of cargo and containers, the development of provisions for alternative fuels and other relevant issues falling within the purview of the Sub-Committee. This news flash brief provides an overview of the key outcomes of CCC9 regarding major technical issues. 

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