Tag: trends

According to Allianz, the energy crisis arrives in the top 10 global risks for the first time at #4, at its Risk Barometer, as the world grapples with spiraling fuel costs, supply disruptions, inflation, and the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

ICS has published its first publication on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the maritime industry to aid businesses and organisations with best practice and guidance.

The Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade.

Allianz Risk Barometer 2023 focuses on stability and change. Namely, Cyber incidents and Business interruption rank as the biggest company concerns for the second year in succession (both with 34% of all responses).

Organizations are transforming at an unprecedented pace and Human Resources (HR) sits at the center of navigating this upheaval, which is creating a need to transform to a new level of adaptability and responsibility, argues McKinsey & Company in a new article.

Container xChange released its Container LogTech 2023 predictions report, noting that a survey of supply chain business leaders found that inflation and recession are the main fears for companies as they enter 2023.

During 2022, shipping industry joined forces and launched several initiatives to support its Environmental, Social and Governance topics. As the industry is heading towards a more sustainable future, the challenges are many. Improving its image remains a top priority and ESG showcase the positive strides that shipping is making.

According to UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2022 , the maritime transport and trade systems are  evolving in complex global economic environment and being buffeted by cascading disruptions. But they are also being reshaped by other global factors that can trigger structural shifts.

According to UNCTAD's Review of Maritime Transport 2022 , the maritime industry needs to take action and focus on ten specific areas to move forward.

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mr Knut Arild Hareide from the Norwegian Maritime Authority and Mr. Georgios Plevrakis from ABS introduce the Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) and explain that it will focus on industry’s essential topics for the future, such as energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and autonomous ships.