Code of Conduct & Ethics

Multiport´s ambition is to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. All multiport members are required to adhere to all compliance policies in line with the EU general data protection regulation (GDPR) which came into effect on 25th may 2018, and provides additional clarity regarding how we collect, store and process your information and any legislation implemented that regulates data protection across the EEA.

This includes any replacement legislation coming into effect from time to time. We have therefore developed this privacy policy to inform our customers of the data we collect, what we do with your information, what we do to keep it secure, as well as the rights and choices you have over your personal information.

Multiport and its members, take initiative to contribute for a sustainable development of society and the earth through all our services and independent agents carried out internationally, based on our ethical guiding principles.

Multiport complies with all regional, national and international laws and standards with honesty, loyalty to our customers and responsibility. We believe that all our international members and staff interacting with our customers, should endeavour to build and preserve a solid relationship with our stakeholders through open and sincere communications. All our international members must comply with our CSR policy and act in accordance with it.

Compliance with the Law

Multiport complies with the laws, rules and regulations of the countries in which we conduct business. Multiport’s duties, obligations and undertakings on behalf of its members, clients, including the observance of client instructions, will be performed in a manner that does not infringe any law, regulation or multiport policy applicable. multiport and its employees will not be prompted by any misguided sense of loyalty or desire for personal gain to violate applicable laws, company values or company policies.

Business Integrity

Multiport Ship Agencies Network, together with regional and local management, conduct business in a fair, ethical and responsible manner. promoting healthy competition and protecting the interest of its members and clients.

Confidentiality and Privacy

All multiport employees and its members must protect the confidentiality of each client´s information. Employees may have access to proprietary and confidential information concerning the association business, clients and suppliers. This includes, but is not limited to, items such as: non-public information results; prospects; and corporate transactions. All employees are required to maintain such confidential information during employment as well as thereafter, and not to use, disclose, or communicate that confidential information other than as needed during the course of employment or/ and unless authorization is obtained. where appropriate a confidentially agreement should be obtained.

Conflicts of Interest

A conflict of interest is where a person is in a position to derive personal benefit or gain from actions or decisions made in their official capacity. employees and subcontractors must not engage in activities, hold or trade in assets that involve, or might appear to involve, a conflict between personal interest and those of the association. Any actual or potential conflict of interest must immediately be reported to the supervisory board members and adhere to instructions concerning how to address such conflict of interest. Such conflicts of interest could compromise our ability to make correct business decisions.

Drugs and Alcohol

Company policy prohibits the illegal use, sale, purchase, transfer, possession or consumption of controlled substances while on the association premises other than medially prescribed drugs or as authorized by the association. This policy requires that the association must abide by applicable laws and regulations relative to the use of alcohol and/ or other controlled substances. The association, at its discretion, reserves the right to randomly test employees for the use of alcohol and/or other controlled substances unless prohibited by prevailing local law.

Working Environment

The company encourages an environment of respect and tolerance amongst all employees and contractors. Harassment, discrimination or other behaviours that may be perceived as threatening or degrading is not acceptable. Multiport prohibits discrimination against any employee or prospective employee on the basis of sex, race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, ancestry, political opinion, or any other basis prohibited by the laws that govern its local and global operations.

Compliance with Anti-Trust Laws

Multiport business may be subject to United States, European Union and other foreign government anti-trust and similar laws. All employees must comply with such laws and should confer with their manager whenever there is a question with respect to the possible anti-competitive effect of particular transactions

Reporting of Non-Compliance

Employees shall immediately report to multiport compliance and their manager any non-compliance, whether actual or potential, with the code. multiport shall not allow any retaliation against any individual who, in good faith, seeks advice or reports a violation or a potential violation.