No fewer than 34 major shipping companies have now joined the first IMPA SAVE movement for drastically reducing single-use plastic drinking water bottles onboard their vessels, and the team at IMPA SAVE is already discussing […]
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IMPA ACT v2.0 is around the corner
The wheels have long been set in motion and the end is now near. Starting June 2022, companies will be able to use IMPA ACT as a comprehensive initiative offering 360-degree support with the full […]
CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. GROWS & EXPANDING TO CYPRUS
CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. is pleased to announce the establishment of a new subsidiary outside of Greece, D. ARGOUDELIS & CO LTD. CMA Group is one of the largest Automation groups in Greece and Cyprus. The […]
The latest in support for inaugural IMPA Hamburg
Egyptian ship chandler Lucky Dolphin joins the event. We had a quick chat with our latest supporter, Lucky Dolphin, helping make the first-ever IMPA Hamburg a success. Who is Lucky Dolphin Marine Service Co? Egypt’s […]
TX Marine Supports IMPA Hamburg in 2022
As more support from the industry comes in, our team are finalising the details of the IMPA Hamburg sessions and arranging the venue space. TX Marine Messsysteme GmbH is a family-owned company established in 2013. […]
2022 The Year of Live Events
Mark your calendars! We’re marking 2022 as ‘The Year of Live Events’. Back and better than ever, an IMPA Event may be coming near you soon. IMPA Hamburg This inaugural one-day event brings a wealth […]
New EC Proposal for Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Leaves Much to be Desired
On 23 February 2022, the European Commission published the-much awaited proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence draft directive. Seen by many as a step in the right direction, it leaves a lot to be […]
IMPA Hamburg’s Support Continues with MESH Joining the Event
Find out more about what they do and how you can meet them at this year’s event! Who are MESH, and How are you changing the market? MESH is the maritime marketplace. The German startup […]
IMPA Hamburg 2022 Announces New Supporter, Cargo Care Solutions
Cargo Care Solutions offer more support to IMPA Events in 2022 with their support of IMPA Hamburg. Read on to find out more about what they offer! Who is Cargo Care Solutions, and how are […]
Ships Ink joins IMPA Hamburg as the Latest Supporting Company
We are pleased to introduce Ships Ink as the latest IMPA Hamburg Supporter. Read their profile below: “Many owners and managers have experienced issues with getting the right toners/cartridges/drums/ribbons and tapes for their vessels, due […]
Drahtseilwerk in Bremerhaven equips a floting hospital with mooring ropes
In March 2022, the Global Mercy will set sail for Africa to provide on site medical care to suffering patients. The mooring ropes for the hospital ship were produced and supplied by Drahtseilwerk Bremerhaven. The […]
A Warm Welcome to IMPA Greece 2022 Supporter, MESPAS
We are very pleased to kick off our year with a new IMPA Greece announcement regarding a longstanding IMPA, MESPAS, joining IMPA Greece. MESPAS is an independent Swiss IT and engineering company, with subsidiaries and […]
Happy Holidays From IMPA
Thank you to all our readers, supporters and members for your support this year and for keeping the IMPA BLOG alive with thoughts, comments, shares and likes. As we are now approaching the end of […]
IVC 2021 – Delivering Cleaner & Greener Water
… to Seafarers and Ships – A Case Study with Prime Marine Using P Ship System’s drinking water vessel solution on board to eliminate plastic bottled water and delivering a cleaner and greener drinking and […]
IVC 2021 – The Sustainable Business Journey
An Executive Playbook For A Greener Business If your company is investing in green initiatives and working toward becoming a more sustainable company, you need a strategy, plan and a roadmap. A sustainable business journey […]
IVC 2021 – How to Stop Buying Plastic
IMPA SAVE Council Member and Group Procurement Manager Paolo Magonio covers how to stop buying plastic and speaks of his journey to bringing Scorpio Ship Management to be the first IMPA SAVE pledger to achieve […]
IVC 2021 – Towards Net Zero
Fiorenzo Spadoni, Marine Commercial Director, RINA, covers how the shipping industry is preparing to comply with the actual and future even more demanding restrictions on CO2 emissions, to secure the business in the forthcoming years […]
IVC 2021 – The Approach to Sustainability
Dorthe Mejlvang, Senior Category Manager and IMPA SAVE Council Member, delves deeper into the approach to sustainability at Maersk Procurement.
Ivc 2021 – Sustainability From the Shipowner’s Perspective
Listen to Salvatore d’Amico, Fleet Director at IMPA SAVE pledger d’Amico Shipping Group, covering the wider picture of sustainability and how this looks like from a shipowner’s perspective.
IVC 2021 – Opening Address
Stephen Alexander, IMPA COO and Secretary General, opens the day and introduces the agenda and fantastic line-up of speakers, then IMPA Special Ambassador for Sustainability and Chair of IMPA SAVE Mikael Karlsson delivers the opening […]
IVC 2021 – Jo Ruxton / The Challenge Facing OUR OCEANS
Jo Ruxton, Founder of Ocean Generation and Filmmaker of the renowned documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’, delivers this year’s keynote speech.
IMPA community ran to say YES to sustainability and support Ocean Generation. Did you?
Ready, set, go! On the cold morning of 14 December 2020, many IMPA members and supporters around the world joined in for our annual IMPA Sustainability Run, supported by Francois Marine & Offshore and Shell […]
It’s a wrap! IMPA Virtual Conference 2021 brings together close to 400 industry professionals during a fantastic day focused on sustainability in shipping
Innovation, collaboration and courage to change the status quo remain the three key ingredients for meeting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals; this is the consensus reached by everyone attending the IMPA Virtual Conference 2021. Almost […]
IHM-Maintenance Made Easy with the Marine Stores Guide
IMPA is setting the course for Marine Stores Guide customers by teaming up with GSR Services and NautilusLog for making knowledge and experience of IHM easily accessible, paving the way to efficiently comply with the […]
Inchcape Shipping Services partners with Horizon Air Freight to ease Americas deliveries
Inchcape Shipping Services and Horizon Air Freight have jointly announced a new partnership that will streamline Inchcape’s last-mile spares logistics and door-to-deck delivery throughout the Americas. The alliance is set to strengthen Inchcape’s new Marine […]
Synergy group secures oldendorff ship management agreement
Synergy Marine Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of the Synergy Group, has signed an agreement to manage part of the bulk carrier fleet owned by Oldendorff Carriers, one of Germany’s foremost shipowners and one of the […]
REGISTRATIONS FOR THE IMPA London 2021 Virtual Conference ARE NOW OPENED
📅 Tue, 14 Dec | ⏰ 08:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. GMT | Hear from the industry’s movers and shakers during an exclusive one-day virtual conference that will make you rethink procurement. Built around the theme […]
The 2021 IMPA Sustainability Run is around the corner. Will you join us?
📅 Tue, 14 Dec | ⏰ 07:00 a.m. GMT | 📌 Join from anywhere! We may not be able to get together in-person as we all wanted, but there is nothing stopping us from joining […]
First IMPA members successfully complete the IMPA Green Business Bureau Programme, Now Officially Launched
Now officially live, the IMPA Green Business Bureau Programme has now seen its first cohort of five “graduates” successfully complete the online self-assessment during a period of beta-testing. Following feedback, the programme has had its […]
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE IMPA EVENTS TEAM
CONCERNING IMPA LONDON 2021 AT THE QEII CONFERENCE CENTRE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON ON 13th, 14th and 15th december 2021 Dear valued stakeholder, With the weekend’s announcements and the UK government action to prevent further Covid outbreaks in […]
Scorpio Ship Management becomes first IMPA SAVE pledger to drastically reduce plastic drinking water bottles onboard all of its 200+ vessels
In less than a year since IMPA SAVE’s inception, Paolo Magonio, Group Procurement Manager at Scorpio and dedicated IMPA SAVE Council Member, proudly reported that all of Scorpio’s 200+ managed vessels have now been fitted […]
12% of the global fleet has committed to kick plastic. Over to you now. Will you pledge?
And then there were 31! What a journey IMPA SAVE has been taking us on, with 31 major shipping companies representing over 12% of the global fleet having now committed to drastically reduce plastic drinking […]
IMPA ACT team delivers presentation at annual Incentra Council Meeting
Invited by long-standing IMPA ACT partners Incentra SA, Stephen and Jasmine from the IMPA team delivered a comprehensive presentation on IMPA ACT for the Norwegian shipping community. Long-standing IMPA ACT partner and Norwegian buying group […]
Mercy Ships set to benefit from generosity of ship charterers, brokers and owners
Mercy Ships operates the world’s largest charity hospital ship, providing free surgical care and healthcare services in sub-Saharan Africa. They are set to benefit from the generosity of ship charterers, brokers and owners through their upcoming […]
Join the Seatrade Online Celebrations
On Wednesday, 3rd November, the winners of this year’s Seatrade Awards, in association with Lloyd’s List, will be revealed during an exclusive online presentation. It’s set to be a truly momentous occasion for all, which […]
Announcing the IMPA London 2021 Welcome Back Party
Celebrate being back together with fellow IMPA Londoners during a fun and lively late-night party on day one of the event. Opened to all exhibitors, attendees and supporters until 21:00; it’s a Christmas special after […]
Introducing the new IMPA London 2021 event app!
After the success of the app we introduced for IMPA London 2019, we have decided to take things a step further this year. All who attend IMPA London 2021 will have full access to the […]
IMPA London 2021 Conference sessions outlined
As the date for IMPA London 2021 nears, our team are finalising plans for the event’s learning and debate sessions. Today we have the pleasure of sharing the outlined sessions for day one of the […]
Explore the brand new IMPA.net
Starting September as we mean to go on and culminating a good few months of development work, the IMPA membership team is excited to announce at last the official launch of the brand-new IMPA website. […]
RMS Bonded Warehouse License Approved by Shanghai Government | Enhances RMS Global Logistics Service Capability
Upon approval by Shanghai Customs, RMS China bonded warehouse in Shanghai has been recently put into operation officially. Bonded spare parts have been supplied to vessels via RMS bonded warehouse successfully. The launch of the RMS […]
IMPA CEO reports overwhelming response to inaugural Seatrade award
Earlier this year IMPA announced that the Association had joined forces with Seatrade Awards and created the very first award for sustainable supply chain management. The prestigious awards are operated in association with Lloyd’s List […]
Only 3 VLCCs sold for demolition in 2021 as secondhand prices tempt
BIMCO’s shipping number of the Week During the first seven months of 2021, only three actively trading Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) have been sold for demolition. The current market for seaborne transportation of crude […]
Wilhelmsen partners with Klüber Lubrication to exclusively sell and distribute maritime lubricant range
Owners, operators, and vessel managers choosing Klüber Lubrication’s premium products will now benefit from Wilhelmsen’s in-depth maritime expertise, market-leading customer service and unrivalled global distribution network. As from August 1st, 2021, Wilhelmsen will begin to […]
A Sneak Peek Into IMPA’s Sustainability Work
If you are a regular reader of the IMPA members’ newsletter or our great Marine Trader Journal, then you will have already seen how hard our team has been working across the board on all […]
IMPA Greece is back!
With exactly 14 weeks to go, we are delighted to return to Greece with a one-day programme on the 7th October 2021. IMPA Greece is set in Athens and brings together procurement professionals from the […]
An IMPA ACT Q&A on the 10th Anniversary of the UNGPs
June 2021 marks the ten-year anniversary of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs or the “Protect, Respect and Remedy” framework) which represent the first and only soft law reference in […]
Synergy Group joins IMPA SAVE’s campaign to reduce shipping’s reliance on single-use plastic drinking water bottles
IMPA SAVE aims to vastly reduce the more than 40 tons of waste plastic bottles disposed of by the global shipping fleet each year. Synergy Group’s fleet of more than 375 ships are now committed […]
maritime charity launches uk cycling challenge
Maritime charity Sailors’ Society has launched a brand-new charity cycle challenge taking in some of the best routes of the UK’s south coast. The three-day ride (3 – 5 September) will see participants cycle 200 […]
IMPA London is back. Let’s celebrate the opportunity!
Networking in person again, a brand new conference, multiple side events, alongside the dazzling London Christmas lights and mince pies… It’s a one-time special event! By the time you’re reading this you’ve probably heard that […]
IMPA joins forces with GBB to bring the shipping industry its much-coveted Supplier Evaluation Programme for Sustainable Practice
When the industry asks, we listen! It has been a long time coming, but it is now finally around the corner: the first Sustainability Programme, Framework, and Certification for the global maritime industry. Work to green your business, get rewarded, become recognised!
ABB software to enable energy savings and performance gains for Tallink’s new ferry MyStar
In a repeat order for ABB, a new passenger and car ferry MyStar will join the growing number of vessels to benefit from sustainability and efficiency gains enabled by ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory Systems – […]
SURVITEC ACQUIRES HANSEN PROTECTION, STRENGTHENING ITS POSITION AS THE GLOBAL LEADER IN SURVIVAL TECHNOLOGY
Survival technology leader Survitec today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hansen Protection, a leading European provider of personal protective equipment. The transaction reinforces Survitec as the global leader for survival technology across […]
IMPA ACT launches two-day training workshop on RSCM
If you are looking to learn about setting up a responsible supply chain management system that is aligned to internationally-endorsed UN principles, consider joining the IMPA ACT Workshop taking place this year in London.
IMPA Supports the UK Ports Conference 2021
Here at IMPA, we are proud to be supporting The UK Ports Virtual Conference 2021, taking place across the mornings on 5th – 8th July; it is your essential update on the UK ports industry. […]
world earth day special feature – Clean must be green – how procurement is cleaning up at norden
NORDEN is highly committed to its sustainability agenda and has put this at the heart of its business strategy, this article looks at one of their latest initiatives – Project Zero Bleach From IMPA’s perspective […]
Getting Smart To Smart Containers
Internet-enabled smart containers are helping shippers and their supply chains optimise logistics, protect cargoes and minimise risk, but are they key to maritime’s digitally-connected future and do some solutions perform better than others? Stephen Cousins […]
RMS on the Mission around the Clock, Make Your Voyage Simpler and Safer
More than 80% of global trade by volume is carried by maritime transport which moves the world’s food, energy and raw materials, as well as manufactured goods and components, and that is vital to sustainable […]
Managing suppliers through a crisis
Supporting your suppliers through the pandemic and beyond might just be the best thing you can do for your supply chain. Two procurement experts share their thoughts on what matters most It has been a bruising 12 […]
Brexit: the done deal
Uncertainty, conflicting information, new paperwork and processes, stockpiling essential supplies – the year of transition was challenging. And what of 2021? For many in the supply chain, Brexit has brought higher costs, delays at ports, […]
IMPA reaffirms commitment to the UN Global Compact
Almost three years from its initial joining, the Association publishes its Communication on Engagement, describing the practical actions taken to support the UN Global Compact.
