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Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026 – This Thursday, 2 July

We are writing to remind you that Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026 takes place this Thursday, 2 July. ICHCA is proud to support this global initiative, led by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), which brings together manufacturers, suppliers, ports, terminals, logistics organisations and end users to promote safer lifting practices across our industry. The theme for GLAD 2026 is "Not all lifting equipment is created equal", highlighting the importance of making informed procurement decisions and ensuring lifting equipment is selected based not only on load capacity, but also on its intended application, quality and supporting documentation. This year's campaign will culminate in the publication of guidance to help procurement professionals source lifting equipment with greater confidence and clarity. We encourage our members to show their support by following the campaign, sharing its messages with colleagues and networks, and joining the conversation using #GLAD2026. You can find campaign [...]

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places at Asean Ports & Logistics 2026, 7 – 9 July 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

We would like to announce the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Asean Ports & Logistics 2026. We have secured an exclusive opportunity for five complimentary ICHCA Member delegate places, each valued at €1,995, for this prestigious event. If you would like to attend, please email secretariat@ichca.com to secure your spot. We need your confirmation as soon as possible, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Kuala Lumpur is an ideal location for a business-to-business conference and exhibition on ports and logistics due to its strategic position at the heart of Southeast Asia, serving as a gateway to the ASEAN region and major maritime trade routes. The city is well-connected internationally through Kuala Lumpur International Airport and linked to key seaports like Port Klang, Malaysia’s busiest port handling both container and bulk cargo, enabling seamless access for global delegates, shipping lines, port operators, and logistics providers. Kuala [...]

ICHCA Supports GLAD 2026 – Latest Press Release and Procurement Survey

ICHCA is proud to support Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026, which will take place on 2 July 2026. We are pleased to share the recent press release launching the GLAD Procurement Survey. The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is inviting completed surveys from stakeholders involved in procurement decision-making, as a new white paper takes shape ahead of publication on Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on Thursday 2 July 2026. The campaign website has also been updated: https://globalliftingawarenessday.com The theme for GLAD is, ‘Not all lifting equipment is created equal’ and LEEA, with members in over 80 countries, is bifocal in conducting a global spring survey campaign, with product suppliers and those making buying decisions central to the body of research. A questionnaire has been delivered with the message that the most consequential decision in a lifting operation happens before anything is lifted — at the point of purchase. [...]

Survey Closing Soon – We Still Value Your Input

A quick reminder to complete the ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey, if you haven’t already. The ICHCA Board is using your responses to shape our future direction and areas of focus. The survey takes around 15 minutes, and your input genuinely makes a difference. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.  Take the survey now: SURVEY LINK:   ICHCA MEMBER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SURVEY    A summary of survey findings will be shared with ICHCA members following completion.

ICHCA May 2026 Press Clippings

We are delighted to share with you the press clippings for May 2026. By working with the media we can be the voice of our sector, raising awareness and sharing learning with industry and other stakeholders. The press clippings have been collated by Portcare International. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESS CLIPPINGS

A Quick Follow-Up… Survey: Your Input is Important to ICHCA

A quick reminder to complete the ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey, if you haven’t already. The ICHCA Board is using your responses to shape our future direction and areas of focus. The survey takes around 15 minutes, and your input genuinely makes a difference. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.  Take the survey now: SURVEY LINK:   ICHCA MEMBER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SURVEY    A summary of survey findings will be shared with ICHCA members following completion.

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – Global Lifting Awareness Day

This edition is about Global Lifting Awareness Day 2026. Use this day, to reflect on the lifting operations you are involved in! ​ CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN ENGLISH CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN PORTUGESE CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SAFETY BULLETIN IN SPANISH Message from G2 Ocean: "We in G2 Ocean work with stevedores all over the world. By sharing lessons learned on safety between companies and ports, we believe we can reduce the number of incidents and personal injuries in our industry. It is part of G2 Ocean’s desired safety culture to always seek and share insights on safety. We thank all stevedore companies who have signed up for our monthly Safety Bulletin! All our vessels receive a copy. The crew work closely together with the stevedores in port, and the topics are relevant also for them. The bulletin is also [...]

Last chance to register… MIS Safety Series Webinar 17 June 2026

Meet some of the voices you'll heard from at the MIS Safety Series Webinar! Join leading maritime safety professionals as they share practical insights, lessons learned, and proven strategies to help eliminate cargo-handling fatalities and improve collaboration across the ship-shore interface. Join: Vikram Dhingra, General Manager, Pacific Basin Shipping Limited Raymond E. Eagle, Director of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, Doyle Shipping Group Lucy Pritchard, Head of Health and Safety, Shoreham Port Erick H.-Saia, Director of Safety & Loss Control, GREENWICH TERMINALS LLC Captain Kunal Nakra, FNI, General Manager, Swire Shipping Richard Steele, CEO, ICHCA International Together, they will explore: High-risk berth operations Proven terminal safety controls Technology integration and automation Safety culture transformation Real-world case studies and lessons learned Live cross-sector Q&A Co-hosted with Maritime Information Services, this free webinar brings together ship operators, terminal managers, ports, safety specialists, and insurers to address one of the maritime industry's [...]

ICHCA Insights – June 2026

Latest edition of "ICHCA Insights" available For the latest edition of our monthly newsletter “ICHCA Insights” please Click here For previous newsletters click here: https://ichca.com/newsletters

Latest “TT Talk” Article Available – June 2026

The TT Club regularly provides informative, timely material on critical health, safety, security and environmental matters designed to help industry continually improve its performance. We are delighted to share the latest from TT Club in the TT Talk series. New TT Talk articles available below: TT Talk - When a ship in distress calls, how should ports respond? Ports must treat requests for refuge as complex, risk-based decisions rather than simple acceptance or refusal. Effective responses require planning for long durations, managing cargo-related hazards, ensuring space and coordination, and maintaining preparedness through structured frameworks and stakeholder collaboration. TT Talk - Copper theft risk rising across global supply chains TT Club's 2025 claims data identifies copper as the single most commonly stolen cargo. The theft of copper has shifted over the past decade from an opportunistic crime to a persistent supply chain threat, driven by value, organised criminal [...]

Safety Village Draws Record Interest at TOC Europe 2026

The fifth ICHCA Safety Village at TOC Europe this year held in Hamburg proved to be another outstanding success, attracting strong attendance throughout the event and reaffirming its position as a focal point for safety innovation within the global cargo handling industry. Delivered in partnership with TT Club and TOC Worldwide, the Safety Village brought together an impressive programme of more than 30 expert speakers, industry leaders and technology innovators, creating a vibrant forum for discussion, collaboration and the exchange of practical ideas to improve safety across ports, terminals and the wider logistics sector. Across two days of presentations, panel discussions and live demonstrations, delegates explored some of the industry's most pressing safety challenges, from operational risk management and workforce safety to the latest technological innovations designed to reduce incidents and improve operational resilience. The consistently full audience and high levels of interaction demonstrated the industry's growing commitment to [...]

Coming up next week… MIS Safety Series Webinar 17 June 2026 – Register for free

Meet some of the voices you'll heard from at the MIS Safety Series Webinar! Join leading maritime safety professionals as they share practical insights, lessons learned, and proven strategies to help eliminate cargo-handling fatalities and improve collaboration across the ship-shore interface. Join: Vikram Dhingra, General Manager, Pacific Basin Shipping Limited Raymond E. Eagle, Director of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, Doyle Shipping Group Lucy Pritchard, Head of Health and Safety, Shoreham Port Erick H.-Saia, Director of Safety & Loss Control, GREENWICH TERMINALS LLC Captain Kunal Nakra, FNI, General Manager, Swire Shipping Richard Steele, CEO, ICHCA International Together, they will explore: High-risk berth operations Proven terminal safety controls Technology integration and automation Safety culture transformation Real-world case studies and lessons learned Live cross-sector Q&A Co-hosted with Maritime Information Services, this free webinar brings together ship operators, terminal managers, ports, safety specialists, and insurers to address one of the maritime industry's [...]

Pre-Registration for ICHCA Members In-Person Meeting – 2 to 3 November 2026 in London

We are already looking forward to meeting you in London in November. To help us develop the best possible agenda we would appreciate it if you could let us know if you are considering attending. We are not asking for commitment at this stage but would like to get an impression of the number of delegates likely to attend. You can see the programme HERE Please email secretariat@ichca.com to pre-register your interest in joining us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Fatal Risk at the Port-Ship Interface

How safe is the port-ship interface? Despite significant advances in technology, procedures, and safety management, the interface between vessels and ports remains one of the highest-risk areas of maritime operations. In this insightful article, Richard Steele (ICHCA CEO) explores the critical hazards that can contribute to serious incidents and fatalities across cargo handling and port operations, highlighting the importance of collaboration, risk awareness, and a proactive safety culture. Richard has spent more than two decades working to improve safety standards across the ports and cargo handling sector and continues to champion industry-wide knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. Recent analysis from ICHCA's Severe Risks Dashboard shows that crush incidents, vehicle collisions, falls, and confined space hazards are among the leading causes of fatalities in cargo operations, with around three-quarters of incidents occurring during cargo handling activities. Read the full article and discover why safety at the port-ship interface demands constant [...]

Survey Reminder – Have Your Say

A quick reminder to complete the ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey, if you haven’t already. The ICHCA Board is using your responses to shape our future direction and areas of focus. The survey takes around 15 minutes, and your input genuinely makes a difference. Please complete the survey by as soon as possible.  Take the survey now: SURVEY LINK:   ICHCA MEMBER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SURVEY    A summary of survey findings will be shared with ICHCA members following completion.

ICHCA In-Person Technical Panel Meeting, AGM & Port Tour November 2026

We are delighted to share the details for the upcoming ICHCA Technical Panel Meeting, AGM, and Port Tour taking place in London from 2 to 3 November 2026. This year’s programme includes: The Technical Panel Meeting and AGM on 2 November at Thomas Miller, 90 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4ST The ICHCA Dinner in Central London on the evening of 2 November A full Port Tour hosted by DP World London Gateway on 3 November Please follow the link to the programme: CLICK HERE We look forward to welcoming you in London for a powerful opportunity to share real-world ports learning and best practice over two insightful days. Stay tuned for exciting upcoming news about more ports and terminals related activity in the days following on from our meeting.

Not long to go… MIS Safety Series Webinar 17 June 2026 – Register for free

With just under three weeks to go, now is the time to secure your place at the MIS Safety Series 2026. Taking place online on 17 June from 13:00–15:00 BST, this free-to-attend event will bring together leading voices from across the maritime sector to discuss the safety challenges shaping the industry today. Hear practical insights and real-world perspectives from experts representing organisations including Swire Shipping, ICHCA International, Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, GREENWICH TERMINALS LLC, Clyde & Co, Doyle Shipping Group, and Shoreham Port. Places are limited and registrations continue to grow. Register free today: https://events.maritimeinformationservices.com/safety-series/ Topics include: • Operational resilience • Compliance and regulation • Crew welfare • Safety culture • Risk management Whether you're involved in safety, operations, compliance, or risk management, this is an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and join the conversation driving safer maritime operations.

Full day conference at IMO on 30 June – Geopolitical Risks and Security Threats to Seafarers

Geopolitical Risks and Security Threats to Seafarers - Protecting Seafarers in a Volatile World Hear from industry leaders and exchange views on what needs to change for the future safety and security of the global shipping community – placing the seafarer’s safety at its heart. As recent events have shown, the maritime domain is vulnerable to a number of known and emerging threats, placing shipping operations and crews under intense stress and strain: Navigating conflict zones, piracy and armed kidnapping, unlawful detentions, cyber attack, state-sponsored espionage, drone attacks, dark fleet activities – and much more. Understanding these risks and how they can manifest and combine is the first step to developing methods and tools to counter them; and to building a future industry capable of sustaining and mitigating them in the longer term. Join us on 30 June for a full-day conference to explore these themes, hear from industry [...]

Survey Reminder: Have you shared your priorities with ICHCA?

A quick reminder to complete the ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey, if you haven’t already. The ICHCA Board is using your responses to shape our future direction and areas of focus. The survey takes around 15 minutes, and your input genuinely makes a difference. Survey deadline: Please complete the survey by 31 May 2026. Take the survey now: SURVEY LINK:   ICHCA MEMBER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SURVEY    A summary of survey findings will be shared with ICHCA members following completion.

Maritime Safety Series – 17 June 2026 – Webinar – From Ship to Shore Eliminating Severe Cargo-Handling Accidents

Join the upcoming Maritime Safety Series webinar, for expert insights into the critical challenges, risks, and developments shaping the future of maritime safety. This is your opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders, gain practical knowledge, and stay ahead in an industry where safety can never be compromised. Expert speakers Real-world safety insights Essential industry updates Live online access Whether you work at sea, ashore, in operations, compliance, surveying, or training, this webinar is designed for maritime professionals who want to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Secure your spot now: https://events.maritimeinformationservices.com/safety-series/ We encourage you to register early and share with colleagues who may also benefit from attending. We hope you can join us.

Latest “TT Talk” Article Available – May 2026

The TT Club regularly provides informative, timely material on critical health, safety, security and environmental matters designed to help industry continually improve its performance. We are delighted to share the latest from TT Club in the TT Talk series. New TT Talk articles available below: TT Talk - Storm season resilience: Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2026 The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be slightly below average, but still carries significant risk, as even a single storm can cause severe disruption and loss. Thus, ports, terminals and logistics operators must maintain rigorous preparedness, operational discipline, and insurance cover to ensure resilience against increasingly unpredictable extreme weather. TT Talk – What freight forwarders should watch under China's revised Maritime code China's revised Maritime Code (effective 1 May 2026) significantly shifts risk and responsibility towards freight forwarders, who may be treated as carriers or shippers depending on [...]

Member Benefit: Complimentary Delegate Places at Black Sea Ports and Logistics, 9 to 11 June 2026, Istanbul Piyalepasa, Türkiye

We would like to announce the latest member benefit in partnership with Transport Events: Black Sea Ports and Logistics 2026. We have secured an exclusive opportunity for five complimentary ICHCA Member delegate places, each valued at €1,995, for this prestigious event. If you would like to attend, please email secretariat@ichca.com to secure your spot. We need your confirmation as soon as possible, subject to availability, so don’t miss out! Istanbul is the ideal location for a business-to-business conference on ports and logistics due to its unique position as a strategic gateway connecting Europe, Asia, the Black Sea, and the Mediterranean. As one of the region’s most important maritime and trade hubs, Istanbul provides direct access to major shipping routes, rapidly developing port infrastructure, and growing logistics corridors linking Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. The city is also easily accessible through global air connections via Istanbul [...]

Reminder: Have you shared your priorities with ICHCA?

A quick reminder to complete the ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey, if you haven’t already. The ICHCA Board is using your responses to shape our future direction and areas of focus. The survey takes around 15 minutes, and your input genuinely makes a difference. Survey deadline: Please complete the survey by 31 May 2026. Take the survey now: SURVEY LINK:   ICHCA MEMBER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SURVEY    A summary of survey findings will be shared with ICHCA members following completion.