C-Level speakers from most ground-breaking initiatives to digitalize the Container Supply Chain are confirmed for TOC Europe, 18 - 20 June, Rotterdam

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has been named “Air Cargo Handling Agent of the Year” at the World Air Cargo Awards 2019. The company has won the title seven times in the thirteen years of the competition.

The Norwegian Government has released an updated Ocean Strategy, noting that the nation's blue economy has been important for centuries.

Responding to changing regulations the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched the third edition of its essential Guidelines on the Application of the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, the only fully up to date guide to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) for all involved with the employment of seafarers.

The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), a leading ship classification society, is seeking growth opportunities in the European market.

As part of a tranche of measures introduced to strengthen its leading position in the global marine safety and survival market, Survitec has appointed Mr. Baba Devani to spearhead the company's newly restructured division.

Marlink unifies its extensive IT services and solutions to provide fleet owners and ship operators with a new portfolio to fully manage the overall IT environment on board
Oslo/Paris, June 3, 2019: Marlink is pleased to announce the launch of ITLink, a complete portfolio of IT solutions for standardising, simplifying and automating IT operations at sea and delivering substantial time and cost savings related to on board network IT administration and management through advanced dashboard and intelligent applications.

Capacity expansion means greater Baltic traffic sustainability

BIMCO and Drewry to assess global outlook for dry bulk shipping while operators, technology experts and International Dry Bulk Terminals Group explore how bulk, multipurpose ports and terminals can get smart, safe and clean at TOC Europe, 18 - 20 June, Rotterdam

The initiative launched on the occasion of the fourth edition of the Adriatic Sea Forum - cruise, ferry, sail & yacht which ended today in Ancona
Francesco di Cesare – the President Risposte Turismo: “The Adriatic can become an example of world excellence in sea tourism. But we need investment, promotion and a common strategy”

Automotive logistics specialist Imperial Logistics has secured additional road transportation management business from its major client BMW Group.

West of England P&I Club today announced its results for the year ending 20 February 2019. The Club's capital has strengthened and remains considerably in excess of the 'AAA' capital strength requirement under Standard and Poor's model. This has been re-affirmed in its financial strength rating of A-, reflecting its view that the Club will sustain its 'extremely strong' capitalisation. The free reserve has been maintained in excess of $300 million at a near-record level of $306.4 million.

Greece expects 7% increase in cruise guests this year according to Tourism Minister speaking at the 5th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

• CHF 200 million with a fixed coupon of 0.02% and a tenorof 3 years 5 months
• CHF 200 million with a fixed coupon of 0.20% and a tenorof 6 years

The prospects for the growth of the cruise industry in East Med are positive but still need much to improve in terms of safety and security for the sector to fully capitalize on its unique advantages. 
This was the main message conveyed during the first day of the 5th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum that opened today at Domotel Kastri Conference Centre in Athens, where ministers, representatives of international cruise associations, cruise lines, destination authorities and decision makers gathered to debate the state of the industry and share their views and insights on the trends shaping sea tourism in the regions of South East Mediterranean and the Black Sea.