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General Lighthouse authorities
UK and Ireland Light Dues 2020 to 2021 A written statement1 to the UK Parliament (House of Commons, Lower House) Rate of light dues payable to support the work of the General Lighthouse Authorities.

One of Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani’s last duties before leaving office on 13 February…

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UK Freeports
UK’s post-Brexit Freeport proposal Innovative new Freeports proposed across the UK as Government lays out plans to boost economy

New hubs of business and enterprise will be opened across the UK creating thousands of jobs…

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BEST Terminals
Franco-Spanish ports co-operation

BEST* Terminal turns into reality an ambitious project of expanding its hinterland at…

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Coronavirus force majeure
Coronavirus and Force Majeure

On 30 January, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade released a…

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Australian Ship Simulator
Expansion of world-class Australian ship simulation centre West Australian Minister for Ports welcomes new facilities

The Western Australian Minister for Ports, the Hon Alannah MacTiernan  opened the expanded…

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Smart Ports Summit 19-20 February 2020, Hilton Canary Wharf, London
Hilton Canary Wharf, London
Smart Ports Summit

The Smart Ports Summit, 19-20 February 2020, brings together the experts and innovators who are addressing the real need for optimatision of global supply chains and ports to secure fast and efficient movement of goods, manage mega vessels and meet sustainability targets.
Shippers have become increasingly frustrated with lack of visibility, communication, modern equipment and technology at port hubs. Problems often arise whereby a full logistics team is not ready to receive a vessel; leading to unnecessary delays with transporting goods to their final destination.
What can ports do to be more transparent for shippers?
To overcome these difficulties, ports and their supply chains are transforming into smart port ecosystems. Key to embracing this change is the adoption of data-sharing, transparency, collaboration, fast and well-connected software and corresponding cyber security protections.

Exclusive: Introducing the Just-in-Time Arrival Concept

The pioneers behind the Just om Time Concept at the Port of Hamburg have chosen the Smart Port Summit as the venue to announce their results. Created by Wärtsilä, HVCC Hamburg Vessel Coordination Center and Carnival Maritime - the findings from these innovative stakeholders will be presented for the first time at the Summit.
Join us at the Smart Ports Summit this February to find out how the marine industry is adapting to customer demands and paving the way to a new, faster approach to handling vessels and cargo.

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Our experts include innovators, ports and equipment suppliers

Jan Gardeitchik, Senior Lead Digitization/Business Development Manager, Port of Rotterdam
Arjan Kampman, Head of Digital & IT, Port of Amsterdam
Hanno Husar, Head of IT, Port of Tallinn
Kyyle Flanigan, Business Analyst, Belfast Harbour
Mar Chao Lopez, Head of Commerical and Business Development, Port of Valencia
Geoff Lippitt, Business Development Director, PD Ports
Gerald Hirt, MD, Hamburg Vessel Coordination Centre
Christopher Crokall, CCO, Inchcape Shipping Services
Peter O'Shaughnessy, Chief Human Resources Officer, Port of Cork

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As a member of the IHMA you are entitled to an additional 20% saving.

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LNG Bunkering Europe Training Course, 11 - 13 February 2020, London
Radisson Blu Edwardian New Providence Wharf Hotel, London
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Salvage & Wreck Removal Conference
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Salvage and wreck conference London

IHMA members can save 20% on their registration for Salvage & Wreck Removal conference, 4 – 5 December 2019, London.
The following information is provided by the conference organiser:

Kick off the festive season by attending the biggest salvage industry event of the year – Salvage & Wreck Removal conference (4 – 5 December 2019, London) – meet all the key industry stakeholders, and discuss legal and insurance issues, examine recent casualty operations and incidents, and focus on the future of salvage, new ways of working and emerging technology.

Use IHMA’s exclusive VIP code FKT3652IHMA at the checkout to save 20% on your place: http://bit.ly/36knRBO.

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Casualty management case studies:

  • Hear how the ‘MSC Zoe’ incident was managed with Jason Bennett, Director EMEA, Ardent and Joram Bootsma, Project Manager, Deep BV
  • Understand the legal implications of the ‘Sanchi’ with Andrew Chamberlain, Partner, HFW, Victor Fenwick, Legal Director, HFW and Paul Walton, Shipping Technical Director, LOC

Dealing with the risks of salvage in a war zone:

Find out how to effectively manage the risks in the Straits of Hormuz and other hot spots – presentations by Helene Peter-Davies, Partner, MFB Solicitors and Jim Scorer, Secretary General, International Federation of Shipmasters' Associations (IFSMA).

New approaches to wreck removal:

Use of Quantitative Risk Assessment for assessing wreck removal with Sam Kendall-Marsden, Director of Claims, The Standard Club.

See the full agenda and speaker line-up to date: http://bit.ly/2N0Z9ir.

Networking Dinner

As part of Global Marine Casualties Week, Salvage & Wreck Removal will offer you a unique opportunity to connect with 300+ industry professionals while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere, superb three-course meal with a great selection of drinks. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2WppauT. Register now

Places are filling up fast so secure yours while you still can. Use code FKT3652IHMA to save 20%: http://bit.ly/36knRBO.

If you have questions about the event or registration process, please email event organisers at viktoriia.derkach@knect365.com.

IHMA Congress, Maritime Events
Smart Ports Summit Barcelona, 19-20 November 2019, Smart City Expo World Congress
Smart City World Expo
Smart Ports Barcelona
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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.

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Book online: http://bit.ly/2VhRPBl

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Latest News & Events

General Lighthouse authorities UK and Ireland Light Dues 2020 to 2021 A written statement1 to the UK Parliament (House of Commons, Lower House) Rate of light dues payable to support the work of the General Lighthouse Authorities.

One of Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani’s last duties before leaving office on 13 February was to make a written statement on Light Dues, the means of… FIND OUT MORE

UK Freeports UK’s post-Brexit Freeport proposal Innovative new Freeports proposed across the UK as Government lays out plans to boost economy

New hubs of business and enterprise will be opened across the UK creating thousands of jobs, regenerating communities and turbocharging Britain’s post-… FIND OUT MORE

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General Lighthouse authorities
UK and Ireland Light Dues 2020 to 2021 A written statement1 to the UK Parliament (House of Commons, Lower House) Rate of light dues payable to support the work of the General Lighthouse Authorities.

One of Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani’s last duties before leaving office on 13 February was to make a written statement on Light Dues, the means of financing the marine aids to navigation services of the United Kingdom.

In the document she said: ‘A strong and growing maritime industry is vital to the economy of the United Kingdom and it is critical that we treasure and protect this vital artery if we are to remain a world-leading maritime centre.

‘The work of the General Lighthouse Authorities2, which provide and maintain marine aids to navigation and respond to new wrecks and navigation dangers in some of the busiest waters in the world, is crucial to underpinning that vision whilst maintaining our vigorous safety record and continuously improving standards of safety.

‘Reductions in the three General Lighthouse Authorities’ running costs have enabled the UK to reduce light dues on four occasions since 2014. For 2020 to 2021 I intend to freeze light dues rates at 37½ pence per net registered tonne. This will mean that light dues will have fallen by 30% in real terms since 2010.

‘Light dues rates will continue to be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that the General Lighthouse Authorities are challenged to provide an effective and efficient service which offers value for money to light dues payers.’

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UK Freeports
UK’s post-Brexit Freeport proposal Innovative new Freeports proposed across the UK as Government lays out plans to boost economy

New hubs of business and enterprise will be opened across the UK creating thousands of jobs, regenerating communities and turbocharging Britain’s post-Brexit growth, the Government announced on 10 February.

Up to ten new innovative Freeports will be opened across the UK as the Government seeks to level up the country and seize on the opportunities leaving the EU has presented.  This was the style of a news item delivered on behalf of HM Treasury.

A consultation has been launched setting out the Government’s vision for Freeports, with the aim of announcing the location of the new zones at the end of this year so they can be open for business in 2021.

It is understood that once the ten-week consultation is completed, the Government will invite sea, air and rail ports to bid for Freeport status on a competitive basis.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rishi Sunak, said: ‘Freeports will unleash the potential in our proud historic ports, boosting and regenerating communities across the UK as we level up. They will attract new businesses, spreading jobs, investment and opportunity to towns and cities up and down the country.

‘This is all part of our mission as an open, outward-looking country, championing global free trade with vibrant Freeports that work for all of the UK.’

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