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Voices from the Industry: IBIA and ITF highlight seafarer safety in the Middle East
Seafarers are the unsung heroes, the backbone of shipping. They keep global trade moving. Around 80% of global trade is carried by sea, meaning food, fuel, medicine, electronics and everyday goods people rely on are transported largely thanks to their work. Without them, supply chains would stall very quickly.
Last week, IBIA Executive Director Alexander Prokopakis participated in an interview with the BBC World Service alongside Jacqueline Smith, Maritime Coordinator at the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).
Happy World Oceans Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible oceans that sustain life, regulate our climate, and connect communities across the globe. As a global community, we reaffirm our commitment…
IBIA successfully hosted a reception on Sunday, 31 May, at the Official Residence of the South African Embassy in Athens, bringing together key stakeholders from across the global bunker, shipping, and marine energy sectors ahead of Posidonia 2026. Held in the gardens of the South African Ambassador’s residence, the event…
World Bunkering’s editor David Hughes recently had the opportunity to ask newly elected IBIA Chair Adrian Tolson about his career in bunkering, views on the current market and global challenges, and his hope…
IBIA recently hosted an online meeting led by the IBIA Regional Board – Europe, examining the regu… Read more…