Recommendations of ICS, WSC and ECSA in respect of the March 10, 2023, note of a Subcommittee (“March 2023 Subcommittee Note”) of the Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters (“UN Tax Committee”) concerning possible revisions to Article 8 (international shipping and air transport) of the United Nations Model Double Taxation Convention between Developed and Developing Countries (“UN Model”).
The Port of Singapore has cemented its position as a key maritime hub, leading the charge on
decarbonisation, digitalisation and supply chain resilience. Kenneth Lim, Assistant CEO, Maritime and
Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) tells ICS about the factors contributing to its ongoing success.
Although the Chinese government has lifted restrictions on crew change, confusion about these changes abound - with some ports still enforcing the requirements imposed almost three years ago when the pandemic began.
This 2022/2023 edition was withdrawn in January 2024 and replaced by the 2023/2024 edition.
The purpose of this Flag State Performance Table is to encourage shipowners and operators to examine whether a flag State has sufficient substance before using it and to encourage shipowners and operators to put pressure on their flag Administrations to affect any improvements that might be necessary, especially in relation to safety of life at sea, the protection of the marine environment, and the provision of decent working and living conditions for seafarers.
Since acquiring former tanker pool specialist Heidmar from TMS Group in November 2020, CEO Pankaj Khanna has grown the company’s commercial management business from six to nearly 60 vessels. He talks to ICS about what it takes to succeed and grow in an evolving shipping market.
The ambitious development of the UAE National Rail Network or Etihad Railway has reached a milestone with the connection of what is set to be the nation’s largest inland freight terminal, based at the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).
The World Bank and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) have formulated a joint action plan aimed at improving global port infrastructure to better serve maritime operators and other stakeholders.