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Posted on 30 July, 20257 August, 2025 by David Priestman

Unlocking the future of Shipping during the Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference.

The Maritime Cyprus Conference is set to open its doors once again, welcoming the global shipping community in Limassol to discuss the future of the industry under the theme “Unlocking the Future of Shipping”. This year’s event will focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities of the maritime industry.

Scheduled to take place between 6 – 8 October 2025, the Conference will explore a wide range of key issues affecting the maritime sector. The event features a distinguished lineup of speakers, including the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, EU Commissioners and the Presidents of the ICS, BIMCO and ECSA, as well as leading shipowners, maritime innovators and shipping leaders from around the world.

Following its well-established format, Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference will include morning panel discussions, with afternoons dedicated to networking and business meetings, all set in the welcoming atmosphere of Cyprus. A special afternoon forum open to young shipping professionals and dedicated to embracing innovation and youth, will take place on Tuesday, 7 October.

The Official Opening will take place on the morning of Monday 6 October 2025, followed by the announcement of the Cyprus Maritime Award 2025 winner. On Monday evening, 6 October, the welcome reception will be organised for all delegates.

The Conference will cover a broad spectrum of topics, such as regulatory developments, energy transition, digital transformation, financing strategies, geopolitical dynamics, marine insurance, crew welfare and more. Among the key themes to be explored:

• Navigating Disruption: Steering the Shipping Industry Through Global Turbulences
• Navigating Changes: Shipowners’ Insights on Industry Evolution
• P&I Market: Latest Developments and Update about the Renewal Season 2026
• The New Era of Shipowners…Unlocking the Future
• The Charterers’ Outlook: Navigating Markets, Risks, and Opportunities
• From Emissions to Adaptation: Is the Shipping Industry Ready for Climate Resilience?
• Safeguarding Shipowners in a rapidly changing environment
• Seas of Change: Technology’s Impact on Shipping and Seafarers
• The Crystal Ball of Shipping: Trends, Risks and Opportunities Ahead
• Funding Strategies for the Next Era of Shipping

With over 1,000 shipping professionals expected to attend, Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference offers a unique platform for industry stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and inspire progress across the maritime sector.

We look forward to welcoming the international shipping community to Cyprus once again.
Now is the time to unlock new opportunities for growth, innovation and sustainability in shipping.
The full Conference programme is available here.

Register Now for Maritime Cyprus 2025 Conference

ICHCA Welcomes Husky Terminal as Member

Posted on 9 February, 2023 by Keith McKinley

Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, LLC of Tacoma, Washington state in the USA is a new member of ICHCA International, the global association representing cargo handling companies.

Husky provides stevedoring services, container yard and railhead transfer operations as part of the Northwest Seaport Alliance at the port of Tacoma. It’s international ocean transportation terminal, services ocean carriers – Hapag Lloyd, Yang Ming, Ocean Network Express and Hyundai Merchant Marine – as well as the regional trucking community and the mainline railroads. ICHCA brings together a wide range of players from within the cargo handling sector that perform a vital role in driving the world economy. The wide-ranging extent of its membership is enhanced by welcoming such an experienced and successful stevedore company as Husky to its ranks.

“Husky Terminal and Stevedoring, LLC in partnership with our qualified workforce partners, provides best in class marine terminal services and innovative solutions for our carrier, cargo owners and drayage customers that utilize Husky Terminal,” said Dustin Stoker, Husky’s President. “We are excited to join the ICHCA community to reaffirm our commitment to safe and sustainable operations. Our membership with ICHCA is another positive step in our pursuit to zero harm to our people, environment and community.”

“It is always a pleasure to welcome a new colleague to our ICHCA community,” said ICHCA’s CEO Richard Steele. “The diversity of our membership both geographical and from the viewpoint of operational functionality is vital in enabling ICHCA to be a relevant influence on the standards of safety through our industry and around the world. The professionality and knowledge that Husky’s organisation represents further strengthens that influence.”

ICHCA’s NGO status at the International Maritime Organization, International Labour Organization and other key UN agencies allows it, on behalf of its members to monitor, contribute to, and guide the development of regulations that impact both cargo handling and transport around the globe.

Established in 1952, ICHCA International is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and movement worldwide. ICHCA’s privileged NGO status enables it to represent its members, and the cargo handling industry at large, in front of national and international agencies and regulatory bodies, while its Technical Panel provides best practice advice and develops publications on a wide range of practical cargo handling issues.

Operating through a series of national and regional chapters, including ICHCA Australia, ICHCA Japan and plus Correspondence and Working Groups, ICHCA provides a focal point for informing, educating, lobbying and networking to improve knowledge and best practice across the cargo handling chain.

Singapore Port Group’s Container Throughput

Posted on 16 January, 2023 by Keith McKinley

PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) handled container throughput volumes of 90.9 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) at its port projects around the world for the year ending 31 December 2022. The Group’s volume decreased by 0.7% over 2021, with flagship PSA Singapore contributing 37.0 million TEUs (-0.7%) and PSA terminals outside Singapore handling 53.9 million TEUs (-0.7%).

Mr Tan Chong Meng, Group CEO of PSA, shared, “The world experienced another challenging year in 2022 and although most countries were emerging from the global pandemic, many continued to suffer from the negative aftershocks which were compounded by the war in Ukraine, higher energy prices, global inflation and supply chain disruptions.

“Despite the challenges, I was heartened by the ability of our management, staff and unions to adapt and to honour promises to our customers across PSA’s ports, cargo solutions, marine and digital businesses – they showed their grit, resilience and an abiding commitment to excellence. Just as importantly, I am deeply grateful for the continued support of our customers and partners as we worked closely together to keep cargo moving and trade flowing.

“Going into 2023, the world is experiencing deep transitions towards new realities and while these times of change can be uneasy, PSA stands steady against the headwinds that may come our way as we continue to build on our core business of ports and – coupled with the acquisition of BDP International last year – widen our focus in enabling more agile, resilient and sustainable supply chains. We will partner closely alongside our customers, partners and stakeholders to future-proof our journey ahead, and continue in our mission to be a supply chain orchestrator, realise an Internet of Logistics and bring about more sustainable global trade.”

Port group

PSA International (PSA) is a leading port group and trusted partner to cargo stakeholders. With flagship operations in Singapore and Antwerp, PSA’s global network encompasses 160 locations in 42 countries around the world. The Group’s portfolio comprises over 60 deepsea, rail and inland terminals, as well as affiliated businesses in supply chain management, logistics, marine and digital services. Drawing on the deep expertise and experience from a diverse global team, PSA actively collaborates with its customers and partners to deliver world-class port services alongside, develop innovative cargo solutions and co-create an Internet of Logistics.

Saudi Ports Record 13% Rise in Freight

Posted on 10 January, 2023 by Keith McKinley

The Kingdom’s maritime Saudi ports trade hubs have seen a yearly increase of 13% in cargo throughput during the year 2022, handling an estimated 237 million tons compared to 210 million tons in the preceding year.

The annual results mirror the mission of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to transform the nation’s ports into an operationally-efficient and robustly-regulated industry thriving on streamlined processes, high-impact partnerships, world-class infrastructure, global connectivity, digital transformation, and top-tier customer experience while fulfilling the Kingdom’s logistics hub ambitions set by the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).

The year-end statistics for 2022 highlight a 3.2% surge in container volumes at 10.3 million TEUs in contrast to 10.04 million TEUs a year earlier. A further look at the sub-categories reveal a 5% boom in imported and exported boxes to 4.8 million TEUs from 4.6 million TEUs in the previous period. Similarly, trans-shipments inched up by 2% to hit 5.5 million tons in comparison to 2021’s tally of 5.4 million TEUs.

On the commodities front, Saudi ports unloaded around 3.93 million cattle heads across 2022, up 9% year-on-year over the prior year’s total of 3.62 million. Likewise, 973,000 cars rolled off incoming vessels at a 25% growth rate versus 778,000 units previously.

The Kingdom’s trade gateways also welcomed 933,000 passengers over the course of 2022, a 36% spike from 2021 when 688,000 pax landed on the country’s shores.

About the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani)

Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) was established in 1976 to oversee the operations of the Saudi ports. Since its inception, Mawani has been keen on transforming the Saudi ports into investment platforms and facilitating the Kingdom’s trade with the rest of the world. The Authority seeks to achieve an effective regulatory and commercial environment supported by an operating model that enables growth and innovation in the Kingdom’s maritime industry. It also envisions developing a sustainable and prosperous ports sector to consolidate the Kingdom’s position as a leading global logistics hub. Mawani strives to realize Saudi Arabia’s economic and social ambitions by ensuring reliable and efficient logistics operations, as well as creating a safe and sustainable maritime environment. Developing the Kingdom’s industrial capabilities to fulfill the objectives of the National Transport Strategy in line with Saudi Vision 2030, has and will always be one of Mawani’s main objectives, thus contributing to making Saudi Arabia a pioneer in the ports sector.

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