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For a strong partnership between the United States and the United Nations

AGENCY SPOTLIGHT

The International Maritime Organization ensures 40 million shipping containers arrive safely at American ports. U.S. shipping supports 650,000+ American jobs and adds nearly $2 trillion to the U.S. economy — kept safe by IMO efforts on the high seas.

IMO ship

80%

OF U.S. COMMERCE ARRIVES BY SHIP

DID YOU KNOW

Each year, the U.S. pays around $2 billion in assessed dues to the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets. In return, Americans get increased security, global standing and $2.2 billion in procurement contracts from the UN.

$2.2B

IN UN CONTRACTS TO U.S. BUSINESS

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