INTERCARGO

Wishing all INTERCARGO members and followers a great month ahead! Here’s a round-up of our latest and upcoming activities: ✅ New Members: A warm welcome to 12 new Full and Associate Members joining us in March – full list on our website. 📍 Spring Meetings: Join us in Guangzhou, China on 11-13 May 2025 – in person or remotely. 📰 Media & News: Key updates include our joint BMP Maritime Security publication and our latest statements on decarbonisation measures and seafarer safety. 📅 Events & Meetings: IMO sessions, Geneva Dry 2025, and more industry forums on the horizon. 📖 Publications: Browse our latest reports, videos, and guidance. 📌 Work Programme: Stay informed on emissions, port challenges, piracy, safety, and more. 📢 Surveys: Ongoing feedback initiatives – from safe loading to crew safety data. 📨 Circulars: Monthly trade and fleet reports, news roundups, tech updates, and more. All details and links available on our website: https://lnkd.in/eutc7YyM Let’s keep shaping the future of #drybulk #shipping together. #INTERCARGO #Maritime #BulkCarriers

INTERCARGO is attending the 83rd session of the International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) this week. The INTERCARGO Secretariat is present at IMO to follow developments closely and contribute to discussions on agenda items relevant to our membership. For more information on the issues we are tracking and our positions, visit: https://lnkd.in/eqbsGnQe   #INTERCARGO #IMO #MEPC83 #Shipping #Maritime #Sustainability

We are pleased to welcome Goldenport Group Shipmanagement Ltd as a full member of INTERCARGO. Goldenport is a ship management company specialising in the operation of dry bulk and container vessels. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability, Goldenport provides high-quality technical and commercial management services, ensuring optimal vessel performance. Welcome to INTERCARGO! #INTERCARGO #NewMember #Maritime #Shipping #DryBulk

We are pleased to welcome I-Tech, Developers of Selektope®as an associate member of INTERCARGO. I-Tech AB is a Swedish biotechnology company specialising in the development and commercialisation of Selektope, an active antifouling agent that prevents barnacle attachment on submerged surfaces such as ship hulls and marine installations, contributing to reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs. Welcome to INTERCARGO! #INTERCARGO #NewMember #Maritime #Shipping #DryBulk

Today is the start of CMA Shipping 2025, and we’re excited to be an official Supporting Association of this event at the Hilton Stamford, Connecticut. INTERCARGO will be there, and we look forward to meeting with you! Don’t miss the Dry Bulk Panel Discussion today at 14:15, where INTERCARGO Special Adviser Thomas Keenan will speak alongside industry experts. INTERCARGO Secretary General Dr. Kostas GKONIS, PhD will also be part of our delegation. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of #CMAShipping! #INTERCARGO #Shipping #USA #Maritime

INTERCARGO, alongside BIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping, IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association), INTERTANKO, and OCIMF (Oil Companies International Marine Forum), supported by over 40 maritime stakeholders, has launched Best Management Practices (BMP) for Maritime Security, a consolidated and enhanced publication designed to help vessels detect, avoid, and mitigate security threats worldwide. This interactive guide replaces previous regional publications, providing seafarers and ship operators with a comprehensive risk management framework, direct links to up-to-date security intelligence, and essential contact details for seafarer welfare. The publication is now available online. Access BMP Maritime Security here: https://lnkd.in/ek9QuSvd.  Click here to read the full media release:  https://lnkd.in/eZMkfd2z #INTERCARGO #DryBulk #Maritime #Security #Shipping #Safety #Seafarers 

We are pleased to support the 19th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum, taking place on Monday, 31 March at the Metropolitan Club, New York City. INTERCARGO will be well represented at the event, with Secretary General Kostas GKONIS, PhD and Management Committee member Thomas Keenan in attendance. Held in cooperation with NYSE and Nasdaq, this prestigious event brings together key stakeholders from across the shipping industry, including institutional investors, senior executives, and market experts. Attendees will gain insights into key market trends and participate in high-level discussions on the future of global shipping. Join us as we engage in critical discussions shaping the maritime industry. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ezqrpamm #INTERCARGO #CapitalLinkForum #Shipping #Maritime #DryBulk

INTERCARGO is a supporting organisation of the RIVIERA Bulk Carrier Webinar Week. Riviera Maritime Media Ltd will be holding three webinars focused on bulk carrier operations, highlighting vetting and marine assurance in the bulk carrier market, enclosed space safety in bulk carrier operations and bulk carrier operational excellence in uncertain markets. Registration is free. For more information about the webinars and to register please visit: https://lnkd.in/e3Kk5Hpp #INTERCARGO #Shipping #DryBulk #BulkCarrierWW International Bulk Shipping Community

International dry bulk shipping, which is the largest shipping sector, urges practical approach ahead of critical ISWG-GHG-19 and MEPC 83 meetings. The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has renewed its call for straightforward and practical mid-term measures as the IMO’s climate negotiations enter the next critical phase. With ISWG-GHG-19 and MEPC 83 in the coming weeks, where key decisions on implementing the IMO’s GHG strategy are expected, INTERCARGO emphasises that clarity and simplicity must remain central to any framework adopted. INTERCARGO cautions against overly complicated mechanisms and believes that key priorities for the upcoming negotiations should be simplicity, predictability and implementation readiness: - As complex measures gain traction in discussions, INTERCARGO continues to advocate for a clear, predictable carbon price that shipping companies can easily integrate into business planning. - The measures to be adopted at MEPC 83 need to be able to be supported by equally practical implementation guidelines and meet realistic implementation timelines. “The upcoming ISWG-GHG-19 and MEPC 83 meetings represent a pivotal moment for maritime decarbonisation,” said INTERCARGO’s Secretary General, Kostas GKONIS, PhD. “We fully support ambitious environmental goals, but the measures adopted must be practical and implementable also for tramp and bulk shipping. As negotiations intensify, we urge Member States to focus on solutions that will deliver real emissions reductions without compromising operational efficiency and the smooth global transportation of essential goods.” Read the full media release: https://lnkd.in/eGb8ZGkj #INTERCARGO #DryBulk #Shipping #Emissions

We’re proud to be an official Supporting Association of CMA Shipping 2025 taking place 1-3 April at the Hilton Stamford, Connecticut. Dry Bulk Panel Discussion (2 April, 14:15): INTERCARGO Special Adviser Thomas Keenan will speak alongside industry experts. INTERCARGO Secretary General Dr. Kostas GKONIS, PhD will also be attending as part of our delegation. 🎟️ Exclusive Offer for INTERCARGO Members: Enjoy a $300 discount on a full conference pass! Join us as we celebrate 40 years of CMA Shipping! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eCxMcrjB  #INTERCARGO #Shipping #USA #Maritime