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Latest Events
19-20 November 2019 | Fira Barcelona Gran Via | Smart City Expo World Congress
Ports are having to react quickly to changes in the shipping supply chain. With lots of mergers and acquisitions in the container industry, and increased growth in the cruise sector, there is steep competition to attract vessels, particularly on popular trade and tourist routes.
In the current climate ports are in an arms race to optimise their offering, increase the number of vessels they can turn around through transparent, efficient systems, and provide facilities for mega ships.
This year Smart Ports Summit Barcelona will be launching at the Smart City World Expo between 19-20 November 2019. Run in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, the conference will be a meeting point for the entire supply chain to address topics around optimisation of operations and long-term integration of technologies enhancing existing processes and networks.
View the full agenda: http://bit.ly/2InLyim
Join an unparalleled speaker faculty; consisting of major shipping companies, terminals, port authorities and associations to find out how digital ports are becoming a reality through collaboration.
- Lionel Chatelet, VP IT Transformation - Managing Director, CMA CGM
- Chantal Gouka, Digital Lead, Port of Rotterdam
- Piet Opstaele, Innovation Lead, Port of Antwerp
- Jordi Torrent, Strategy Manager, Port of Barcelona
- Eduard de Visser, Director Strategy & Innovation, Port of Amsterdam
- Iris Scheel, Head of Corporate Functions, Member of the Executive Board, Hamburg Port Authority
- Sergio Alda, European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
- Santiago Garcia-Mila, President, International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH)
Make sure you are involved with delivering the ports of the future. Secure your place at the Smart Ports Summit Barcelona today.
As a member of the IHMA you are entitled to a 20% discount.
All tickets give contain a free access pass to the exhibition area of the Smart City Expo World Congress.
How to claim your discount:
- Contact: Roxanna.Kashfi@informa.com and quote your VIP code: FKT3659IHMA
- Call: Roxanna on +44(0)20 7017 7161
Book online: http://bit.ly/2VhRPBl
IHMA is pleased to announce that Alex Mc Intosh, Marine Manager, Aberdeen Harbour Board, will represent the Association at the Women in Shipping Summit, 10-11 September 2019, London. Furthermore, there is a 20% discount available for IHMA members attending the Summit.
The following information is provided by the conference organiser:
Winds of change within the maritime industry have seen the women's movement improve shipping. The wave of equality may not be perfect, but through embracing the talent and value of women, the industry has become more innovative and more open to change. But understanding the challenges women face and acknowledging the value they can provide is only the start. Focused on topics from empowerment to action, the Women in Shipping Summit t is built around the unique challenges women face, acknowledging the value they provide and taking your next steps. Shaping thoughts, empowering leadership, and helping to progress your career.
The summit will feature a line-up of some of the most impressive names in shipping, both men and women who will tell the story of their journey through the industry to inspire and empower your personal career development plans. Speaker line-up includes:
- Jaz O’Hara, Founder, The Worldwide Tribe
- Magda Kopczynska, Director for Innovative and Sustainable Mobility, European Commission Directorate General for Mobility and Transport
- Sue Probert, Chair, UN/CEFACT
- Helen Buni, Principal Programme Assistant, Technical Cooperation Division, IMO
- Katharina Stanzel, Managing Director, INTERTANKO
- Karin Orsel, CEO/Co-Chair, MF Shipping Group/Dutch Ship Owners Association
- Karin Orsel, CEO/Co-Chair, MF Shipping Group/Dutch Ship Owners Association
Key themes include:
- Challenging unconscious bias in day-to-day interactions: Are we glorifying aggressiveness?
- Maternity, return to work and working arrangements
- Finding your executive voice
- What women bring to the table: fight-or-flight vs tend-and-befriend
- Addressing women's health - advancements and resources
- Why men [should] promote women in shipping
- Attracting talent: Analysing our call to arms
- Digital transformation in shipping and opportunities for diversity
- Beyond gender – addressing the wider diversity challenge in shipping
Save 20%
As we are supporters of the event, you're entitled to a 20% saving! In addition to our early bird discount, which is available until Friday 2nd August. To claim, use VIP code FKT3628IHMA during registration or follow links in this email.
Limited capacity
Please note this event will sell out, currently we have less than 50 places left. Make sure you secure your place early to avoid disappointment.
There is a 20% discount available for IHMA members attending the Smart Ports Summit Asia, 17 September 2019, Singapore.
The following information is provided by the conference organiser:
How should ports leverage opportunities for development to ensure effective and sustainable results?
Join the key industry stakeholders at the Novotel Clarke Quay in Singapore for the Smart Ports Summit Asia to discuss how to integrate smarter operations across port and terminal activity and look at real-life examples of ports transforming from bottlenecks into the digital nexus of the supply chain.
IHMA members can save 20% on the standard rate by using an exclusive VIP code FKT3652IHMA at checkout online: http://bit.ly/SPSA-book.
What’s on the agenda?
The summit will showcase terminal operator and port authority strategy, and discuss how this is being shaped by evolving global patterns and shifting client demands. Find out what a successful digital strategy should look like, how this is led from the top, and how the business case for innovation is best made. To see the full agenda, please visit: http://bit.ly/SPSA-agenda.
The stellar speaker line-up will feature experts including:
- Michael Bergmann, President, Comité International Radio-Maritime
- Mikael Lind, Research Manager, Sustainable Transports, RISE Victoria
- Okan Duru, Assistant Professor, Programme Director, Nanyang Technological University Singapore
- Marco Neelson, CEO, Port of Tanjung Pelepas
The up-to-date speaking faculty is available at http://bit.ly/SPSA-speakers.
Pair the summit with the Shipping2030 Asia conference (18-19 September, Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore) to meet 250 marine shipping professionals, and gain strategic knowledge and practical tools for long-term growth through wider blue economy and circularity, business model innovation, adding value, digital platforms, culture of innovation, increasing your competitiveness and resilience to change.
Those attending Shipping2030 Asia will have unlimited access to Global Liner Shipping Asia conference and its networking opportunities at no extra cost.
Registration options and package discounts:
1. Register by 19 July to claim £200 off your place in addition to the IHMA discount.
2. Smart Ports Summit Asia is part of the Shipping Transformation Asia series – attend four events, taking place at the Novotel Clarke Quay over three days. For more information and to save 20% on your all-access pass, please go to: http://bit.ly/ShippingTransformation.
3. To book only Smart Ports Summit and Shipping2030 Asia, please click here and use code FKT3652IHMA to save 20%.
4. Attend as a group to save 50% on the third and subsequent bookings. The standard rate is £799 + VAT (if applicable).
If you have questions about the event or registration process, please email maritime@knect365.com or call +44 (0) 20 7017 5511.
You are invited to attend the Lloyd's Maritime Academy Ports & Terminals Insurance Seminar between 11-12 June, London.
This two day seminar offers a complete guide to assessing what claims a port is liable for and how to handle risks and insurance. The agenda has been specifically written for ports and terminals operators. All of the attendees will be able to claim CPD points and will leave with a thorough understanding of the insurance market through expert presentations from underwriters, solicitors and legal counsel.
20% Discount
All IHMA members will receive an exclusive 20% discount. To claim your discount please quote FKT3572IHMA when booking, or follow the links in the email, and the discount will automatically be applied.
The agenda has been specifically tailored for the challenges and insurance considerations which port and terminal operators are facing today. Through interactive formats, case studies and Q&A sessions, our experts will guide you through the market, insurance processes and how to asses new risks such as cyber security, environmental regulations and extreme weather affects on ports.
Key areas which will be covered include:
- Understanding the insurance market
- Cyber Security - How big is the risk?
- Interactive Sessions: port disruption, harbourmaster negligence and infrastructural damage
- Answering the big questions: What is good insurance? What evidence is needed? Who are the 3rd parties and what can they hold operators liable for?
- What is the best approach for insuring your port post 2020?
Book in one of three easy ways:
Register online | Email: maritime@KNect365.com | +44(0)20 7017 5511
Please use VIP code FKT3572IHMA when registering to benefit from your 30% discount
Attendees will be able to claim CPD points>>
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Latest News & Events
Maritime piracy incidents down in Q3 Gulf of Guinea remains a hot spotOn 15 October it was announced jointly from London and Kuala Lumpur that the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB)… FIND OUT MORE
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Latest News & Events
On 15 October it was announced jointly from London and Kuala Lumpur that the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) had issued its report for the third quarter of 2019. This document demonstrates that fewer incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported than in
the first nine months of 2018.
A total of 119 incidents of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships have been reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) in 2019, compared to 156 incidents for the same period in 2018. Overall, the 2019 incidents include 95 vessels boarded, 10 vessels fired upon, 10 attempted attacks, and four vessels hijacked. The number of crew taken hostage through the first nine months has declined from 112 in 2018 to 49 in 2019.
While the overall number of incidents has dropped, incidents involving guns and knives remain consistent. There have been 24 knife-related and 35 gun-related incidents reported in 2019, compared to 25 and 37 for the first nine months of 2018. These statistics confirm IMB’s concerns over continued threats to the safety and security of seafarers.
Gulf of Guinea
The Gulf of Guinea remains a high risk area for piracy and armed robbery. The region accounts for 86% of crew taken hostage and nearly 82% of crew kidnappings globally.
In July a general cargo vessel was hijacked approximately 120nm SW of Brass. Ten crew members were kidnapped from the vessel and released four weeks later. In August a bulk carrier and a general cargo vessel were boarded within hours of each other at Douala anchorage, Cameroon, and a total of seventeen crew were kidnapped from the vessels. Within six weeks all kidnapped crew were released. This incident demonstrates the range of piracy activity in the Gulf of Guinea and that all types of ships are vulnerable to attack. Lagos recorded 11 incidents in 2019, the highest number for any port.
In the words of said Pottengal Mukundan, Director, ICC IMB: ‘Although incidents are down, the Gulf of Guinea continues to be a concern for piracy and armed robbery-related activities with kidnappings of crew members increasing in both scale and frequency. It is important that shipmasters and owners continue to report all actual, attempted, and suspected incidents to ensure that an accurate picture of these attacks emerge and action is taken against these criminals before the incidents further escalate.’
In recognition of California Clean Air Day, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) announced on 2 October the demonstration of hydrogen- and electric-powered cargo handling equipment at two terminals, in pursuit of its goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions seaport.
This new equipment was purchased through a $5.3 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as part of the C-PORT, or Commercialization of POLB Off-Road Technology Project. It was reported that the port has several continuing clean-air technology demonstrations in partnership with labour, marine terminal operators and regulatory agencies.
It is understand that the CARB grant falls under the umbrella of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities similar to those adjacent to the port.
In the words of Long Beach Harbor Commission President Bonnie Lowenthal: ‘Today, you see some of the equipment with the potential to take us to the next level – zero emissions. The equipment, which will be operated by our longshore partners at the port, will help us reduce our impact on our neighbourhoods and contribute to the port’s ability to increase trade.’