In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mr. Yuichi Sonoda, ASA Secretary General, refers to key challenges and urges industry to look for innovators, creative thinkers, and a diverse set of skills to move forward.
Read moreThe Asian Shipowners' Association (ASA) emphasized its long-standing policy that competition law exemptions for consortia like the CBER are indispensable for the healthy development of the liner shipping industry and the maintenance of reliable liner services to the entire global trading community.
Read moreVessel sharing is a purely operational measure that enables carriers to use ships more efficiently whilst continuing to compete on price and other commercial terms. Vessel sharing expands the range of destinations and services available to customers and reduces empty space onboard ships, lowering emissions.
Read moreConsidering the projected sharp increase in demand for ship recycling after 2023, because of the accelerated replacement of existing vessels by eco-friendly alternatives, ASA reaffirmed the need for early entry into force of the HKC as well as for the urgent expansion of Green Yards in multiple countries.
Read moreOn 21st April 2022, the 27th Interim Meeting of the Seafarers Committee (SC), Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA), took place. The meeting discussed hot topics of the shipping industry, including the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on seafarers and digitalization.
Read moreThe Asian Shipowners Association (ASA) conducted its 25th Interim Meeting of the ASA Ship Recycling Committee, committing to ensure full compliance with all applicable competition laws throughout the entire programme.
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