Cargo handling systems trade associations

As a local development agency, the mission of Barcelona Activa is to contribute to improving the quality of life of people by promoting the economic competitiveness of the city and the rebalancing of territories, through the promotion of quality employment, the impetus entrepreneurship and support for a plural, diverse and sustainable business fabric, from an economic, social and environmental perspective.

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is a multi-employer waterfront organisation, representing approximately 49 ship owners and agents, stevedores, container, bulk, and breakbulk terminal operators on Canada's west coast, extending from Victoria north to the Alaska border.

Founded under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce in 1933 as a neutral, non-profit, international organisation, the Bureau International des Containers' (BIC) mission is to enable efficiency in container transportation while promoting safety, security, standardization and sustainability.

The Canadian Ferry Association (CFA) is the national voice of the ferry industry in Canada. CFA is a member-based organisation representing Canadian ferry owners, operators, and industry stakeholders across the country. CFA has more than 90 members, with our owner/operator members accounting for nearly all of the major ferry routes in Canada.

The Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association is the national body giving a strong voice to industry; broad support to members; and a forum for successful collaboration across the country.

Cattewater Harbour Commissioners exist by Act of Parliament as the navigation and conservancy authority for the Cattewater Harbour, as well as civil pilotage authority for the Port of Plymouth. They are required to maintain and order safe navigation for all manner of craft, which might present themselves to the harbour, by surveying and dredging the channels, maintaining navigation marks and lights, providing pilotage services.

Cattewater Harbour Commissioners exist by Act of Parliament as the navigation and conservancy authority for the Cattewater Harbour, as well as the civil pilotage authority for the Port of Plymouth. In broad terms, it is required to maintain and order safe navigation for all manner of craft that might present themselves to the harbour by surveying and dredging the channels, maintaining navigation marks and lights, and providing pilotage services.

The CESNI was set up in 2015 in order to adopt technical standards in various fields, in particular as regards vessels, crew and information technology. The respective regulations at the European and international level, including those of the European Union and the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR), may refer to these standards with a view to their application.

The Chamber of Shipping is a not-for-profit trade association representing ship owners, operators, and agencies conducting business in Western Canada. The COS works with its stakeholders in developing collaborative solutions to industry issues and in advocating for effective policy and legislation for a sustainable shipping industry on Canada's Pacific Coast.

Founded in 1956, China Classification Society (CCS) is headquartered in Beijing and is a full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). CCS provides classification services to ships, offshore installations and related industrial products by furnishing world-leading technical rules and standards.

China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC) was founded in 1982, specifically to introduce the Chinese shipbuilding industry to the world. CSTC’s professional and committed staff, together with an extensive network of branches and local presence across the world, ensures high-quality, convenient service and support to the customers at home and abroad.

The CO Research Trust (formerly the Gas Safety Trust) is a registered charity, established in 2005. The objective is to reduce the incidents of death and serious injury from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) is a privately owned company, based in Antwerp, Belgium and with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Brentwood and Hamburg. At present CMB is active in the marine sector areas of dry bulk shipping — Bocimar, container shipping — Delphis, chemical tankers — Bochem, innovation and development - CMB.TECH, Crew Transfer Vessels (CTWs) - Windcat Workboats, real estate - Reslea and Maritime Campus Antwerp.

Container Owners Association (COA) is the international organisation representing the common interests of owners of freight containers. The principle aims of the COA are to promote common standards and safe use of containers. The COA was established to bring like-minded businesses in the container industry together to be part of a global association.

Council of Marine Carriers is a maritime association representing tug and barge operators on Canada's west coast.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is focused on the energy portfolio from the former Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), in the United Kingdom (UK) government.

Department for Transport (DfT) works with other agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. They plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the United Kingdom (UK) on the move.

The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the hard work of more than 260,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Its duties are wide-ranging, and their goal is clear - keeping America safe.

Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) is a neutral, non-profit group founded by major ocean carriers to digitise and standardise the container shipping industry. With the mission of leading the industry towards systematic collaboration, DCSA drives initiatives to make container transportation services transparent, reliable, easy to use, secure and environmentally friendly.

Discovery Shipyard build the finest blue water cruising yachts. The Discovery Brand encompasses Discovery Yachts, Southerly Yachts, Revelation Yachts and Bluewater Catamarans. Since 1998 our marques have endeavored to create the highest quality blue water cruising yachts, designed to sail owners and crew around the World in superior comfort and safety.

European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) mission is to support stakeholders in delivering the European Green Deal through high-quality programme management. The Agency is strongly committed to fight against fraud or other serious irregularities with a potentially negative impact for EU public funds.

The European Commodities Exchange is an association grouping 38 national Exchanges from 12 European countries. Its headquarters are at the Strasbourg Commodities Exchange, owing to the city’s central nature and the presence of the European institutions

Evergreen Line is the unified common trade name for the four shipping companies of the Evergreen Group. The brand 'Evergreen Line' is used for international marketing purposes for Evergreen Marine Corp. (Taiwan) Ltd., Italia Marittima S.p.A., Evergreen Marine (UK) Ltd. and Evergreen Marine (Hong Kong) Ltd. and was established May 1, 2007 in response to the request and expectations of global customers.

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations is a non-governmental, membership-based organisation representing the freight forwarding industry. Also known as the ‘Architects of Transport’, FIATA has Association Members and Individual Members in some 150 countries.

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) was formed on 1 August 2021 with funding from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), and six founding partners, namely BHP, BW, DNV Foundation, Eastern Pacific Shipping, Ocean Network Express and Sembcorp Marine. Located in Singapore, GCMD was set up as a non-profit organisation to support decarbonisation of the maritime industry to meet or exceed the IMO goals for 2030 and 2050.

The Global Maritime Forum is an international not-for-profit organisation committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human wellbeing.

The GSA Support Team is an international team of transportation and logistics professionals with primary offices in the United States, Czech Republic and China. GSA consolidates the freight volumes of its members in order to secure contracts with Carriers and other Service Providers that contain favourable rates and contract terms. GSA serves its members globally for local or international modes of transportation.

Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC), a political subdivision of the US state of Louisiana, facilitates the economic growth of the communities in which it operates by maximising the flow of trade and commerce. They do this to grow the economy and preserve the environment and heritage.

The Hainan Maritime Safety Administration is a government agency which administers all matters related to maritime and shipping safety, including the supervision of maritime traffic safety and security, prevention of pollution from ships, inspection of ships and offshore facilities, navigational safety measures (including Search and Rescue, Aids to Navigation and the GMDSS).

IAPMEI is a specialised public agency within the Portuguese Ministry for the Economy, created to provide technical and financial support to enterprises, in particular to SMEs. IAPMEI’s main mission is to actively participate in the design and implementation of integrated strategies for the support of Portuguese corporate activity, with a special focus on SMEs and with a view to modernisation, innovation and international competitivity.

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