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IMO and ICHCA engagement from the Head of ICHCA International
ICHCA has been an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation in Consultation) with the IMO (International Maritime Organization) for over 50 years, most of our 66-year history. NGO status is much treasured, and many new international trade and associated organisations have tried to obtain it w [...]
October 2019: ICHCA at FIATA World Congress 2019
FIATA is the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations. In proud partnership with SAAFF, the South African Association of Freight Forwarders, FIATA will host its 2019 World Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. Held annually, the FIATA World Congress brings together the freight forw [...]
ICHCA will be supporting the Bulk Terminals 2019 conference
The only event aimed at the whole Bulk Terminals Industry Organised by the Association of Bulk Terminals Operators the event will take place on 8-9 October 2019 at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre. With operator case studies, a workshop and panel of expert speakers providing insight, [...]
Roundtable of Port Organisations to pool resources
New Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) also joins Roundtable meeting in London to discuss cooperation throughout the entire seaborne supply chain. Attending the recent Roundtable meeting of port organisations in London (top L-R): Nick Cutmore, Secretary General IMPA (pi [...]
ICHCA Vancouver seminar to explore new technologies
Cross-party event on 21 September to debate opportunities and risks of automated and digital technologies for maritime cargo safety, security, efficiency across container, bulk and dangerous goods operations 21.08.2018 – From daily operations to global regulations, new technology is having a profoun [...]
ICHCA and IAPH sign Memorandum of Understanding
JOINT RELEASE : Rotterdam, 13th June 2018 At the Terminal Operators Conference (TOC 2018) today in Rotterdam, ICHCA International, the global NGO and membership association for cargo handling operations, technical, HSSE and risk professionals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Interna [...]
ICHCA seminar will look at new business models to improve port-hinterland connectivity
ABP, APM Terminals, Duisport, Ferrmed, TT Club and UNECE join a cross-party ICHCA seminar in The Hague on 17 April to map out options for minimising risk and maximising efficiency in port-hinterland cargo flows 27.03.2018 – Ultra-large container ships with so-called ‘pit-stop calls’ and mega-shippin [...]
New name, new leadership and new working groups for ICHCA Technical Panel
Meeting for the 79th time on 18 April under a new chair and vice chair, the recently-renamed ICHCA Technical Panel will launch three new working groups to address key issues in cargo handling and operations 26.03.2018 – ICHCA International, the global NGO and membership association for cargo handlin [...]
Full details of innovative supply chain safety measures published
ICHCA International has today published a digest of entries to the 2nd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award, comprising no fewer than twenty-two effective improvements to supply chain practices 15.02.2018 – Presented at ICHCA’s 65th anniversary conference last year, the 2nd TT Club Innovation in Safet [...]
ICHCA International welcomes seven new Members at the start of 2018
ICHCA has begun 2018 by welcoming seven new members including the National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA), Marine Transport International, Phoenix Terminal Solutions, Les Richings, Yilport, Peel Ports and Yardeye. 11.01.2018 – ICHCA is delighted to welcome the National Maritime Safety Associatio [...]