Ship broking

01/10/2015

Press Release: October 2015 - Shipping experts identify realities of risk in ITIC panel debate

The need for proper training, sound risk management, and contractual expertise were among the issues identified as essential to commercial success in a panel debate following the annual board meeting of the International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) in Athens on 24 September. The panel, moderated by ITIC’s underwriter for Greece, Robert Hodge, and comprising Tim Jones of Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS), Bob Bishop of V Ships, Bjorn Tonsberg of Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Paul Herring of Ince & Co, was asked to debate The Realities of Risk, and what kept them awake at night.

18/08/2015

Press Release: August 2015 - Brazilian ship agent wins ITIC-sponsored FONASBA Award

The FONASBA Young Ship Agent or Broker Award 2015, sponsored by International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC), has been awarded to Renan Quieroz of Wilson Sons Ltda, Brazil. Aleksandra Obucina of Agent Plus D.o.o, Serbia, was also awarded a special ‘highly commended’ award for his submission.

23/04/2015

Press Release: May 2015 - Shipbroker loses interest but secures commission on sale by rival broker

International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has recently successfully settled a dispute over ship sale commission on behalf a shipbroker accused by a shipowner of incompetence.

08/04/2015

ITIC sponsors FONASBA Young Ship Agent or Ship Broker Award

FONASBA has launched its newest education initiative, the Young Ship Agent or Ship Broker of the Year award. The competition is open to anyone aged 40 years or younger who is employed by a company member of a FONASBA national association or a Club or Associate member organisation.

08/12/2014

ITIC IN THE NEWS - Don’t take amendments at face value - article from the ICS Shipping Network magazine

This article, written by ITIC Claims Director, Andrew Jamieson, and Melanine Thomas, Account Executive appeared in the Shipping Network magazine.

11/11/2014

Press Release: November 2014 - ITIC warns on pitfalls of confidentiality agreements

ITIC has advised shipbrokers, consultants and other advisers not to sign confidentiality agreements which restrict their ability to do business.

24/10/2014

Press Release: October 2014 - FONASBA endorses ITIC' s post-fixture clause

ITIC has recommended that brokers place a post-fixture clause at the end of recap messages in order to reduce the chances of exposure to severe financial loss as a result of important messages being overlooked.

24/10/2014

Post fixture clause for shipbrokers

ITIC has recommended a post fixture clause for brokers to place at the end of recap messages. The following wording was endorsed by FONASBA at its annual general meeting in Gothenburg...

16/10/2014

ITIC Circular: Ebola Virus

ITIC Members requiring general information about the Ebola virus are advised to visit the Ebola resources page on the UK P&I Club website.

09/10/2014

Press Release: October 2014 - ITIC warns of email fraud

ITIC has warned of continued attempts by fraudsters to target payments between shipping companies. Speaking at the 45th FONASBA Annual Meeting in Gothenburg, ITIC claims director Andrew Jamieson explained that recent cases had been variations on earlier frauds...