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imo
Logistics IMO Names Full Team of Regional Coordinators to Strengthen Field Support for Member States
The International Maritime Organization has named the complete team of regional coordinators for its seven regional presence offices. The coordinators will oversee IMO activities in areas including maritime safety, security, and climate action, with a focus on tailored support for least developed countries and small island developing states.
Logistics IMO Backs Mineralisation Pathway for Onboard Carbon Capture Systems
The International Maritime Organization has given in-principle support to recognising carbon mineralisation as a form of permanent carbon storage for shipping. The proposal, led by Shanghai Qiyao Technology Group, could enable onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems and has already been demonstrated on a 14,000 TEU containership.
Logistics IMO and Oman Orchestrate Phased Reopening of Hormuz as Vessel Transits Rise
The Strait of Hormuz is reopening under a phased evacuation plan coordinated by the IMO and Oman. Vessel transits are rising after the US-Iran agreement, with over 11,000 seafarers still stranded. Allianz estimates $125bn in vessel and cargo value waiting passage, while insurers brace for claims.
Logistics IMO's Crucial Role in Shipping's Future
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is pivotal in shaping global shipping regulations, especially as the industry faces geopolitical, environmental, and technological challenges. Jamaica's 50-year membership highlights the importance of cohesive maritime governance.