Leading classification society, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), held two very successful events during London International Shipping Week (LISW).

The World Shipping Council (WSC), BIMCO, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the International Parcel Tankers Association (IPTA) has called on IMO member states to fully implement the new global marine fuel sulfur cap mandated from January 1, 2020.

Presidents, CIOs and head strategists of 11 world class ports gather to continue close collaboration of recent years

South Korea officially removed Japan from its list of trusted trade partners on Wednesday as part of an on-going trade war between the two nations.

· New deal builds on strong existing freight management and contract logistics relationship

· Commitment to safety, quality and productivity key factors in renewal

· CEVA Logistics, an expert in aerospace logistics

Smart application for booking containers online – Fixed rates – Guaranteed transport

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released its first standards for data flows – an important first step in the process of ending the fragmentation that is holding back the development of digital technologies in the industry.

Air pollution from burning forests has grown so bad on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia that maritime officials have asked operators to exercise caution due to the restricted visibility conditions.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of Maritime UK, demonstrated the importance of London International Shipping Week (LISW) by attending a VIP reception at Banqueting House on Tuesday evening (September 10).

Next week the Maritime Community meet in Rotterdam to exploring digital transformation and cybersecurity within the Maritime sector. With topical presentations, panel discussions, Q&A sessions and innovator’s showcase the day is set to be both informative and engaging.

From 6 to 7 September, the wind from the sea blew towards the logistics for the ACEX conference participants. The event brought together logisticians from all over the world on a cruise ferry on the route Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki.

Hamburg and China have been trading partners by since the 18th century. Hamburg has nurtured a city & port partnership with Shanghai since 1986. Hamburg opened its Liaison Office – HLO – in Shanghai in 1995. This represents Hamburg interests in China and markets the city as a destination for visitors. Both the HLO in Shanghai and the Port Representative Office in Hong Kong promote the city on the spot with numerous events, showcasing at trade fairs, exchanging expertise and experience, along with cultivating continuous contacts to promote the whole array of services of the Port of Hamburg and the logistics competence of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region.

The Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with ABP's Port of Southampton, today launches the UK's first Port Economic Partnership (PEP), an innovative initiative to create stronger links between ports and Government, to maximise long-term trade and economic growth. The Partnership will be launched at an event at London International Shipping Week, on board the NLV Pharos lightship.

The Round Table leaders of the major shipping industry trade associations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO met in London yesterday to consider the transformational issues affecting the sector.

37th “Sprottenback” event hosted by companies of Kiel’s maritime industry