Corporate Licensed Members

ICHCA’s corporate licensed members represent key interest groups and expertise clusters, all concerned with fostering knowledge and best practice within their own communities and across the broader cargo handling and transport chain.

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. 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.

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 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. Keynote speaker - Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary General of the IMO. Speakers - Lyall Hickson (Claims and Loss Prevention director, UK War Risks [...]

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 their role, while expanding rules to domestic coastal trade and tightening requirements around documentation, claims, and cargo handling.

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 Airport, enabling international delegates, port authorities, shipping lines, terminal operators, and logistics providers to gather in one central meeting point. Combined with its strong commercial environment and modern conference facilities, Istanbul offers the perfect platform for industry leaders to network, exchange knowledge, and develop new partnerships that drive regional maritime [...]

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.

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin –  A new workplace every day

This edition is about the fact that from a stevedore's perspective, there is a new workplace arriving in port every other day. This adds to the safety risks. 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 sent to the G2 Ocean Port Captains. They are exposed to the same hazards as stevedores and can make a difference where it really matters; at the “sharp end” during cargo operations. Each bulletin is a 2-pager focusing on a specific safety topic. There are [...]

ICHCA once more hosts the Safety Village at TOC Europe

This week TOC Europe in Hamburg, (19 – 21 May) will again feature the popular safety Village presented by ICHCA. As part of TT Club and ICHCA’s ongoing campaign to promote innovation in safety throughout the cargo handling industry, this will be the fifth successive Safety Village at the annual TOC Europe event. Details of the full two-day programme of Speakers and Presentation can be found HERE The Safety Village provides the ideal opportunity for industry professionals and technical innovators to come together and share their combined knowledge and experience to help advance the cause of safety in handling cargo around the world. Speakers featuring in the free to attend sessions at the Safety Village theatre over the two days will address important issues, uncovering common safety concerns, matching such problems with innovative solutions and giving a comprehensive safety platform for the transport and logistics industry. Among the thirty-plus speakers from organisations including: Kalmar, Global Shippers Forum, Mi-Jack, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), the Baltic Ports Organisation, SICK AG, NCB Hazcheck, TT Club, APMT Terminals, Waves Group and Haskoning among many others. For the full press release: CLICK HERE

ICHCA Insights – May 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

Celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime – Monday, 18 May 2026

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is pleased to advise that the International Day for Women in Maritime will be celebrated on Monday, 18 May 2026 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. The theme for this year’s celebration is “From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence,” and an event will take place under the same theme at IMO Headquarters. At the conclusion of the event, the Secretary-General will be presenting Professor Momoko Kitada with the 2026 IMO Gender Equality Award. A reception will follow at 5.30pm. Further details of the event can be found on the flyer below or on IMO’s website at: International Day for Women in Maritime 2026. The event will be held in person in the Main Hall, with the option for remote-active participation. If you would like to register for the event please email secretariat@ichca.com unless you are already registered to participate in MSC. If you have any questions, I will be happy to help, email: secretariat@ichca.com

Join us next week… TOC Europe Hamburg, Safety Village – 19 – 21 May 2026

Join us next week at the Safety Village at TOC Europe 2026, taking place from 19 – 21 May 2026 in Hamburg. ICHCA, TT Club and TOC Worldwide have teamed up again to champion safety in cargo handling. The TT Club Safety Award is the centrepiece between TT Club and ICHCA that celebrates safety innovation, which leads to the Safety Village at TOC Europe - sponsored by TT Club and in collaboration with ICHCA - an industry platform that spotlights and showcases the latest safety solutions shaping port operations. You can find us at stand D10. For the full agenda CLICK HERE You can find further details and register here: https://www.tocevents-europe.com/en/attend/safety-village.html We look forward to seeing many of you there and continuing our shared commitment to improving safety across the global cargo handling community. Free registration follow the link or QR code: CLICK HERE

ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey – Now Open

ICHCA is reviewing its strategic priorities for the coming years, and we want to hear from you. The ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey is now open and invites feedback from members and wider stakeholders across the global cargo handling and maritime community. The survey explores: Priority places of work Key operational and health & safety risks Cargoes, people, processes and standards Areas where ICHCA can add the greatest long‑term value The findings will be reviewed by the ICHCA Board and used to inform the organisation’s future strategy and activities. Survey details Time to complete: ~15 minutes Deadline: Please respond by 31 May 2026 Open globally (members and non‑members) Incentive All eligible respondents will be entered into a random draw to receive a free place on our online learning module "Overview of the Provisions of the IMDG Code" (valid for 12 months). Take the survey now: SURVEY LINK:   ICHCA MEMBER STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SURVEY    A summary of survey findings will be shared with ICHCA members following completion.

TOC Europe Hamburg, Safety Village – 19 – 21 May 2026

Join us at the Safety Village at TOC Europe 2026, taking place from 19 – 21 May 2026 in Hamburg. ICHCA, TT Club and TOC Worldwide have teamed up again to champion safety in cargo handling. The TT Club Safety Award is the centrepiece between TT Club and ICHCA that celebrates safety innovation, which leads to the Safety Village at TOC Europe - sponsored by TT Club and in collaboration with ICHCA - an industry platform that spotlights and showcases the latest safety solutions shaping port operations. You can find us at stand D10. For the full agenda CLICK HERE You can find further details and register here: https://www.tocevents-europe.com/en/attend/safety-village.html We look forward to seeing many of you there and continuing our shared commitment to improving safety across the global cargo handling community. Free registration follow the link or QR code: CLICK HERE

Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026 – Save the Date – 2 July 2026

We are delighted to announce that Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2026 will take place on 2 July 2026. Organised by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), GLAD is a global initiative aimed at promoting safe and effective lifting practices across a wide range of industries, including ports, terminals, and logistics operations. The 2026 theme is “Not all lifting equipment is created equal” which focuses on the importance of quality, reliability, and informed decision-making when selecting lifting equipment. Further information is available here: https://leeaint.com/leea-news/global-lifting-awareness-day-2026-announcement

ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin –  Manual handling

This edition is about manual handling of cargo. This is more common in breakbulk than other shipping segments, and it adds to the safety risk. 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 sent to the G2 Ocean Port Captains. They are exposed to the same hazards as stevedores and can make a difference where it really matters; at the “sharp end” during cargo operations. Each bulletin is a 2-pager focusing on a specific safety topic. There are no obligations on [...]