AISL was founded and incorporated on June 06, 1963. Widely recognized as the leading voice of international container shipping industry in the Philippines, the Association has a present membership of 36 global container liners calling Philippine ports. For more than 50 years, its influence in the formulation of national policies affecting international shipping operations grew in strength as the volume of trade between the Philippines and other countries increased significantly. AISL’s active participation in congressional hearings and meetings called by the executive branch of government puts into perspective these evolutions in trade. As a spokesman of the container liner industry, AISL presents before the Philippine policymakers its advocacy of introducing reforms in shipping and port operations to enhance efficiency in cargo movement that meets international standards. Its ability to provide the most ample representation to its members however respects the limitation that AISL cannot involve itself on any discussions involving pricing and rates since these are matters that should be left to the commercial decision of the members.