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May 2026
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Dear Members and Friends...
Over the past few months, it has been encouraging to see such strong engagement from across our membership and the wider cargo handling community. Whether through participation in industry discussions, contributions to safety initiatives, or collaboration on emerging challenges, it is clear that our shared commitment to safer and more efficient operations remains as strong as ever.
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This edition reflects that collective effort. From the launch of our Strategic Priorities Survey to our continued presence at key events such as TOC Europe, we are focused on listening, learning, and ensuring that ICHCA remains aligned with the needs of its members. Your input is essential in shaping not only our direction, but the practical impact we can deliver across the sector.
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Safety, as always, sits at the heart of everything we do. The upcoming Safety Village in Hamburg and our Maritime Safety Series webinar both reinforce the importance of sharing knowledge and real-world experience. Continuous improvement depends on open dialogue and a willingness to challenge existing practices - something our community consistently demonstrates.
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At the same time, our work with the International Maritime Organization ensures that your voice is heard where it matters most. With ongoing developments in areas such as decarbonisation, digitalisation, and evolving regulatory frameworks, it is vital that cargo handling expertise contributes to global decision-making processes.
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I would also encourage you to take note of the practical insights shared by our members, such as the latest safety bulletin on manual handling. These contributions are a reminder that innovation and learning often come from within our own network.
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As ever, thank you for your continued support and engagement with ICHCA. Together, we are not only responding to change - we are helping to shape the future of our industry.
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Let’s keep raising standards, together.
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IN THIS ISSUE...
- ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey – Now Open
- TOC Europe Hamburg, Safety Village – 19 – 21 May 2026
- Maritime Safety Series | 17 June 2026 Webinar: Insight from the Front Line
- ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin – Manual handling
- IMO Meeting Dates and Hot Topics
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1. ICHCA Member Strategic Priorities Survey - Now Open
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ICHCA is reviewing its strategic priorities for the coming years, and we want to hear from you.
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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.
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For the full article and to take the survey click 'Read More':
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2. TOC Europe Hamburg, Safety Village - 19 - 21 May 2026
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Join us at the Safety Village at TOC Europe 2026, taking place from 19 – 21 May 2026 in Hamburg.
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ICHCA, TT Club and TOC Worldwide have teamed up again to champion safety in cargo handling.
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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.
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For the full agenda and registration click on 'Read More':
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3. Maritime Safety Series Webinar - 17 June 2026, 17 June 2026 Webinar: Insight from the Front Line
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A key cargo industry challenge is to continuously improve maritime safety; ensuring that our people go home safe at the end of the shift means zero margin for error.
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We get better at safety by learning from and sharing safety experience with others. The MIS Safety Series brings together senior voices sharing ideas and exploring safety across maritime operations.
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For more information on speakers and registration click "Read More":
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4. ICHCA Member G2 Ocean, latest Safety Bulletin - Manual Handling
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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.
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Also available in Portuguese and Spanish.
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For the full Safety Bulletin click "Read More":
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5. IMO Meeting Dates & Hot Topics
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ICHCA is proud to be a recognised Non-Governmental Organisation at the International Maritime Organisation. It means that the cargo handling industry has a voice when amendments to international regulations and codes of practice are being made.
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The next meeting for maritime safety concerns is the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) which starts on 13 May 2026. ICHCA members can attend in person or virtually, to observe the processes and contribute to our work at IMO on industry’s behalf. For more information, contact secretariat@ichca.com.
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Stay up to date with the issues shaping safer cargo operations worldwide by exploring the IMO’s Hot Topics page. From developments in decarbonisation and alternative fuels to evolving safety standards, digitalisation, and seafarer welfare, these insights highlight the wider regulatory and operational landscape influencing cargo handling practices. Keeping pace with these priorities supports our shared commitment to safer, more efficient, and sustainable cargo operations across the industry.
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To access the latest IMO hot topics click "Read More":
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© ICHCA International 2026
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