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Turning the tide on cargo fires

Joe Kramek, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council, writes: Cargo safety was impossible to ignore in 2025. Major ship fires have again made...
Joe Kramek, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council, writes: Cargo safety was impossible to ignore in 2025. Major ship fires have again made headlines, reminding us that every incident is first and foremost a threat to people. The data behind those headlines is sobering. Allianz has reported that ship fires are now at...
February 20, 2026

New Zealand…or NO-Zealand?!?

Veronica Symann, President of Shipping NZ writes… It is a sad reality for the shipping industry in New Zealand that a combination of increasing costs...
Veronica Symann, President of Shipping NZ writes… It is a sad reality for the shipping industry in New Zealand that a combination of increasing costs and Government restrictions are changing the nature of the country to “No-Zealand” in the eyes of ship operators, owners and agents. New Zealand is in danger of pricing itself out...
February 20, 2026

Safeguarding global regulation to unlock Asia Pacific and ASEAN maritime opportunity

By THOMAS A. KAZAKOS, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping, who writes: The international regulatory framework that has long governed global shipping stands at a...
By THOMAS A. KAZAKOS, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping, who writes: The international regulatory framework that has long governed global shipping stands at a moment of real consequence. For decades the system developed through the International Maritime Organization has provided  uniform rules for a sector that transcends borders. It has delivered consistency for shipowners,...
February 20, 2026

Green waves ahead: Australia’s strategic advantage in the race to net zero

By MANISHA TANEJA, Executive Committee Member – Bulk Liquids Industry Association (BLIA), who writes: “The global maritime sector is undergoing its most significant energy shift...
By MANISHA TANEJA, Executive Committee Member – Bulk Liquids Industry Association (BLIA), who writes: “The global maritime sector is undergoing its most significant energy shift in decades. Cleaner fuels once seen as experimental are rapidly becoming central to commercial operations. Renewable diesel (HVO), bio-methanol, SAF, Ammonia, FAME biodiesel and emerging advanced technologies are moving from...
February 20, 2026

FONASBA: Looking back over 2025

By ELEONORA MODDE, FONASBA General Manager, who writes: “The 2025 year saw continued increases in FONASBA membership, as both national associations and private-sector shipping companies...
By ELEONORA MODDE, FONASBA General Manager, who writes: “The 2025 year saw continued increases in FONASBA membership, as both national associations and private-sector shipping companies sought to join a federation that is increasingly recognised for its professionalism, influence and global reach. We are happy to report a +13% in our overall membership! Our leadership has...
February 20, 2026

The rise of regional rules risks more complex and costly global shipping

Joe Kramek, President & CEO, World Shipping Council, writes: Global trade has grown again in 2025. Ships are carrying more goods, routes are expanding and...
Joe Kramek, President & CEO, World Shipping Council, writes: Global trade has grown again in 2025. Ships are carrying more goods, routes are expanding and new markets are emerging. But behind that growth, regional trends are pulling in different directions – and the rules that shape trade are fragmenting. From tariffs and port fees to...
February 13, 2026

Turning the tide on cargo fires

Joe Kramek, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council, writes: Cargo safety was impossible to ignore in 2025. Major ship fires have again made...
Joe Kramek, President & CEO of the World Shipping Council, writes: Cargo safety was impossible to ignore in 2025. Major ship fires have again made headlines, reminding us that every incident is first and foremost a threat to people. The data behind those headlines is sobering. Allianz has reported that ship fires are now at...
February 20, 2026

New Zealand…or NO-Zealand?!?

Veronica Symann, President of Shipping NZ writes… It is a sad reality for the shipping industry in New Zealand that a combination of increasing costs...
Veronica Symann, President of Shipping NZ writes… It is a sad reality for the shipping industry in New Zealand that a combination of increasing costs and Government restrictions are changing the nature of the country to “No-Zealand” in the eyes of ship operators, owners and agents. New Zealand is in danger of pricing itself out...
February 20, 2026

Safeguarding global regulation to unlock Asia Pacific and ASEAN maritime opportunity

By THOMAS A. KAZAKOS, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping, who writes: The international regulatory framework that has long governed global shipping stands at a...
By THOMAS A. KAZAKOS, Secretary General, International Chamber of Shipping, who writes: The international regulatory framework that has long governed global shipping stands at a moment of real consequence. For decades the system developed through the International Maritime Organization has provided  uniform rules for a sector that transcends borders. It has delivered consistency for shipowners,...
February 20, 2026

Green waves ahead: Australia’s strategic advantage in the race to net zero

By MANISHA TANEJA, Executive Committee Member – Bulk Liquids Industry Association (BLIA), who writes: “The global maritime sector is undergoing its most significant energy shift...
By MANISHA TANEJA, Executive Committee Member – Bulk Liquids Industry Association (BLIA), who writes: “The global maritime sector is undergoing its most significant energy shift in decades. Cleaner fuels once seen as experimental are rapidly becoming central to commercial operations. Renewable diesel (HVO), bio-methanol, SAF, Ammonia, FAME biodiesel and emerging advanced technologies are moving from...
February 20, 2026

FONASBA: Looking back over 2025

By ELEONORA MODDE, FONASBA General Manager, who writes: “The 2025 year saw continued increases in FONASBA membership, as both national associations and private-sector shipping companies...
By ELEONORA MODDE, FONASBA General Manager, who writes: “The 2025 year saw continued increases in FONASBA membership, as both national associations and private-sector shipping companies sought to join a federation that is increasingly recognised for its professionalism, influence and global reach. We are happy to report a +13% in our overall membership! Our leadership has...
February 20, 2026

The rise of regional rules risks more complex and costly global shipping

Joe Kramek, President & CEO, World Shipping Council, writes: Global trade has grown again in 2025. Ships are carrying more goods, routes are expanding and...
Joe Kramek, President & CEO, World Shipping Council, writes: Global trade has grown again in 2025. Ships are carrying more goods, routes are expanding and new markets are emerging. But behind that growth, regional trends are pulling in different directions – and the rules that shape trade are fragmenting. From tariffs and port fees to...
February 13, 2026

Upcoming Events

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The 10th Phil Kelly OAM Perpetual Golf Challenge

March 12, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 7:30pm
Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format – 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 12th March 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will...
Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format – 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 12th March 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 12th March 2026 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club.  Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery.  Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in...

Safe Ports 2026 – Seminar / Webinar

March 26, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 1:30pm
SAFE PORTS 2026 Shipping Australia and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers invite you to attend a FREE lunchtime webinar / seminar on Safe Ports. Hear...
SAFE PORTS 2026 Shipping Australia and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers invite you to attend a FREE lunchtime webinar / seminar on Safe Ports. Hear from the experts and gain insight from different perspectives as to what constitutes a safe port!   Speakers:  Captain Melwyn Noronha, CEO, Shipping Australia Myron Fernandes, Harbour Master Sydney, Port...
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