“Lithium-ion Batteries in Containers Guidelines” – C-SAR 101-A

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...

CINS Chairman and Deputy Chairman appointed

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)

13th CINS Meeting, Hamburg: Event Report

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 offers free Hazcheck Risk Zone Data

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…

Dangerous Goods Stowage Guidance Published

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

Guidelines for the Carriage of Metal Scrap in Containers

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...

Successful 10th CINS Meeting organised in Rotterdam

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.

GPDR: CINS updates Data Privacy Policy

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.

10th CINS Members Meeting, Rotterdam – 5 June 2018

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.