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IUMI elects Sean M. Dalton as President

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has elected Sean M. Dalton as its new President. The election took place recently at a meeting of...
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has elected Sean M. Dalton as its new President. The election took place recently at a meeting of the IUMI Council in Rotterdam, during the association’s annual conference. Dalton was the sole nominee and will formally take up the presidency at the close of this year’s conference. He will...
October 9, 2026

Ocean hull insurance market reflects growing risk, IUMI says

The global ocean hull insurance market is continuing to soften despite apparent growth in the overall premium base, according to Ilias  P.Tsakiris, Chair of the...
The global ocean hull insurance market is continuing to soften despite apparent growth in the overall premium base, according to Ilias  P.Tsakiris, Chair of the Ocean Hull Committee, who was speaking at the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI). Hull insurance covers the cost of repairs or the replacement cost of a ship. According to...
October 9, 2026

NZ’s supply chains are highly exposed. Could new AI agents make them more resilient?

If 2026 has taught New Zealand businesses anything, it’s that the next supply chain shock is never far away. Iran’s closure of the Strait of...
If 2026 has taught New Zealand businesses anything, it’s that the next supply chain shock is never far away. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices above US$100 a barrel, added weeks to shipping routes and saw carriers slap surcharges of hundreds of US dollars per container on cargo bound for New...
October 9, 2026

IMO Secretary-General mourns seafarers killed during rescue of hijacked ship

While three hijacked vessels have been freed after months in captivity, five seafarers have reportedly died in the crossfire of rescue operations. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio...
While three hijacked vessels have been freed after months in captivity, five seafarers have reportedly died in the crossfire of rescue operations. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has expressed his condolences and reiterated his tireless call on the international community to do more to protect seafarers, following reports of the deaths of five crew members during...
October 9, 2026

Hutchison Ports Australia celebrates commissioning of new cranes

Hutchison Ports Australia in Sydney has celebrated the introduction of two new container cranes. The customised cranes have the capability to handle over 15,000 TEU...
Hutchison Ports Australia in Sydney has celebrated the introduction of two new container cranes. The customised cranes have the capability to handle over 15,000 TEU and they have a beam of 23 containers width, and a stack-height of 10 containers high on deck. The cranes weigh in a little over 1,800 tonnes, and according to...
October 8, 2026

Shipping Australia Queensland Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair

Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s...
Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment. This year we invite...
October 2, 2026

IUMI elects Sean M. Dalton as President

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has elected Sean M. Dalton as its new President. The election took place recently at a meeting of...
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) has elected Sean M. Dalton as its new President. The election took place recently at a meeting of the IUMI Council in Rotterdam, during the association’s annual conference. Dalton was the sole nominee and will formally take up the presidency at the close of this year’s conference. He will...
October 9, 2026

Ocean hull insurance market reflects growing risk, IUMI says

The global ocean hull insurance market is continuing to soften despite apparent growth in the overall premium base, according to Ilias  P.Tsakiris, Chair of the...
The global ocean hull insurance market is continuing to soften despite apparent growth in the overall premium base, according to Ilias  P.Tsakiris, Chair of the Ocean Hull Committee, who was speaking at the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI). Hull insurance covers the cost of repairs or the replacement cost of a ship. According to...
October 9, 2026

NZ’s supply chains are highly exposed. Could new AI agents make them more resilient?

If 2026 has taught New Zealand businesses anything, it’s that the next supply chain shock is never far away. Iran’s closure of the Strait of...
If 2026 has taught New Zealand businesses anything, it’s that the next supply chain shock is never far away. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices above US$100 a barrel, added weeks to shipping routes and saw carriers slap surcharges of hundreds of US dollars per container on cargo bound for New...
October 9, 2026

IMO Secretary-General mourns seafarers killed during rescue of hijacked ship

While three hijacked vessels have been freed after months in captivity, five seafarers have reportedly died in the crossfire of rescue operations. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio...
While three hijacked vessels have been freed after months in captivity, five seafarers have reportedly died in the crossfire of rescue operations. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has expressed his condolences and reiterated his tireless call on the international community to do more to protect seafarers, following reports of the deaths of five crew members during...
October 9, 2026

Hutchison Ports Australia celebrates commissioning of new cranes

Hutchison Ports Australia in Sydney has celebrated the introduction of two new container cranes. The customised cranes have the capability to handle over 15,000 TEU...
Hutchison Ports Australia in Sydney has celebrated the introduction of two new container cranes. The customised cranes have the capability to handle over 15,000 TEU and they have a beam of 23 containers width, and a stack-height of 10 containers high on deck. The cranes weigh in a little over 1,800 tonnes, and according to...
October 8, 2026

Shipping Australia Queensland Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair

Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s...
Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment. This year we invite...
October 2, 2026

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Industry Gala Night 2026

October 10, 2026 @ 6:00pm
 - 12:00am
Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night...
Industry Gala Night 2026 – A Masquerade Affair Shipping Australia Limited Queensland is delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated Industry Gala Night 2026. Following the outstanding success of last year’s sold-out event, we are excited to once again bring together industry leaders, valued partners, sponsors, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of...

SAL Victorian State Committee – Special End of Year Luncheon

November 27, 2026 @ 12:30pm
 - 3:00pm
  SAL Victorian State Committee Special End of Year Luncheon FRIDAY, 27 November 2026 1230 to 1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street,...
  SAL Victorian State Committee Special End of Year Luncheon FRIDAY, 27 November 2026 1230 to 1500 At the Royal Automobile Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000   PROUDLY SPONSORED BY  We would be delighted to have the pleasure of your company at Shipping Australia’s final event of the year. The luncheon features international...
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