New sources of energy – and energy storage methods – are being developed to reduce the environmental impact and dependency on fossil fuels. The development and use of Lithium-ion Batteries is crucial in this context. However, these batteries can present a significant...

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An updated version of the “Guidelines for the Carriage of Seed Cake in Containers” is jointly published today by CINS (the Cargo Incident Notification System) and the International Group of P&I Clubs. Read more…

CINS has elected Capt. Y. S. Hwang (Evergreen Marine Corp.) as its new Chairman. In addition, the CINS Board has elected Uffe V. Ernst-Frederiksen (Maersk Line) as its Deputy Chairman. (To view the full announcement, please click HERE)

Divinylbenzene (DVB) is a liquid chemical that is prone to polymerization (a form of self-reaction). When shipped in bulk, DVB polymerization can cause a large amount of heat and flammable gas to be generated…

A total of 42 participants attended the 13th CINS Members Meeting in Hamburg on 3 December 2019. The Meeting was generously hosted by IUMI – the International Union of Marine Insurance – who provided lunch and refreshments throughout the day….

Exis Technologies, together with its parent company National Cargo Bureau (NCB), have been working with major container line customers, industry bodies and CINS to develop the recently published CINS Risk Based Stowage guidelines. Exis input has been focused around its detailed…

New safety guidance for the stowage of classified dangerous goods on board containerships has been published by the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS). CINS DG Stowage Guidance

A total of 42 participants attended the 12th CINS Members Meeting in London at the end of June – the largest attendance so far at a CINS Event…..

Over the last couple of months, the Secretariat has received several enquiries relating to the transport of metal scrap in containers. Specifically regarding the preparation of the container. To download a copy of the the CINS Metal Scrap Carriage Guidelines - which...

Registration is now open for the next CINS Members Meeting, taking place in London on Tuesday 4 December 2018

A total of 37 participants attended the 10th CINS Members Meeting in Rotterdam on Tuesday 5 June 2018.The Meeting was generously hosted by NileDutch, who sponsored the Welcome Reception, Dinner and Conference Facilities.

CINS has recently published the latest of its Cargo Guidelines and Awareness Papers – the “CINS Waste Awareness Document”

The European Union has recently introduced regulations for protecting the privacy of individuals under the General Data Protection Regulation. In compliance with this, CINS has recently updated its Privacy Policy. Click HERE to view CINS Data Privacy Policy document.

CINS is pleased to welcome three new Associate Members

The updated Conference Agenda for the next CINS Members Meeting, taking place in Rotterdam on Tuesday 5 June 2018, has been published. The Meeting is being generously hosted by CINS Member NileDutch – their hospitality is very much appreciated.

Two New CINS Cargo Guidelines Published: Cocoa Butter and Metal Scrap

The revised version (“Version 3.0”) of the “Guidelines for the Carriage of Calcium Hypochlorite in Containers” has been published jointly by CINS and the International Group of P&I Clubs.