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CASA – ICS(UK) MARITIME & SUPPLY CHAIN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - CELEBRATES WORLD MARITIME DAY

Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2019

Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA), with the Institute of Chartered shipbrokers(UK) & Sri Lanka Branch organised the CASA - ICS(UK) Maritime & Supply Chain International Conference to celebrate the World Maritime day declared by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

The International conference was the only Maritime & Supply Chain conference endorsed by the Ministry of Ports & Shipping and Southern Development and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). The conference was held on the 25th of September 2019 at Galadari Hotel, Colombo Sri Lanka, and followed by cocktails.

The World Maritime Day theme for the year 2019 is "Empowering Women in the Maritime Community". This provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and to high light the important; yet under - utilized contribution of women within the maritime sector.

Ports, Shipping & Southern Development Minister Sagala Rathnayake attended the conference as the Chief Guest.  ICS International Chairman Theo Coliandris addressed the gathering and explained the importance of Maritime education and knowledge sharing to face the challenges faced by the industry. CASA Chairman Iqram Cuttilan explained the purpose of organizing the conference and thanked ICS (UK) & Sri Lanka branch for partnering to make the conference a reality.

The conference was structured under five sessions namely Maritime Industry - Navigating through challenging times, Ports in region & Sri Lanka - Do they complement or compete? Disruptions in the Supply Chain, Sustainability & Diversity, and changing energy mix and implications for the shipping industry. Each session was followed by a panel discussion which led to a fruitful discussion.

 

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