Registration is now open for the ECASBA 2018 European Seminar in Barcelona on Monday and Tuesday 4th/5th June. This event is open to FONASBA as well as ECASBA members. Full details of the event, as well as the online registration/accommodation booking form, can be found here. Early registration is strongly recommended due to high demand/ low availability of hotel accommodation in Barcelona at this time.

FONASBA is honoured to have been recognised as the “Best Maritime Organisation” at the 2018 SHIPTEK International Maritime Awards. For more information click here.

A recording of the FONASBA/BIMCO joint webinar on the new General Agency Agreement form is available to view here.

Information on the FONASBA/BIMCO General Agency Agreement, covering long term or multi- port agency appointments, can be found here.

Egypt is the 31st country to be covered by the FONASBA Quality Standard. Details of all 31 and 460 companies countries covered by the Standard, can be found here.

Newsletters

THE NEW HORIZON – ISSUE 43

20th June 2016 Jonathan

The latest FONASBA Annual Update was published at the end of June 2016 and is available for download here

The contents include:

Container Weighing
New Members
Education, Young Agent or Broker Award
Quality Standards
Port Procedures Survey
Membership Surveys
Standard Document Update
Member Association Visits
Website Advertising
Social media
Annual Meetings – Vitória, London
ECASBA Seminars
Relations with International Organisations
European Update
Photo pages

The New Horizon – Issue 42

2nd November 2015 Jonathan

Membership News
Education
Quality Standards
Port Procedures Survey
Membership Surveys
Standard Document Update
Member Association Visits
Website and Social media
FONASBA/ECASBA events
Relations with International Organisations
European Update
Photo pages

The New Horizon – Issue 41

29th September 2015 Web Secretary

New Members Elected
New President and Executive Committee Elected in Gothenburg
FONASBA Opens Flickr and LinkedIn Accounts
FONASBA Annual Meeting Gothenburg 2014
IMO Actions Update
FONASBA Raises New Record Amount for Woolly Hat Day
ESW 2015 Update
ECASBA Receives Positive Feedback from Commission on Veterinary Checks
ECASBA European Seminar 2015
Brazil is 2014 Eisbeinessen Partner Country
Member Association Reports – Australia
Member Association Reports – Denmark
Member Association Reports – India
Member Association Reports – Israel
Member Association Reports – Japan
Member Association Reports – Sweden
Photo pages

The New Horizon – Issue 40

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Annual Meeting Gothenburg 2014
New Assistant Appointed to London Secretariat
European Shipping Week 2015
ECASBA European Seminar 2014, Naples
ECASBA Presents to Port Community Systems Association
ECASBA Repeats Concerns Over EU Veterinary Checks
CIANAM Meets in Ecuador
AMANAC To Host Major Seminar on Structural Reform in Mexico
Shipping Australia Represents FONASBA At Brisbane WCO Conference
Member Association Reports – Cyprus
Member Association Reports – Denmark
Member Association Reports – Dubai
Member Association Reports – Germany
Member Association Reports – Italy
Member Association Reports – India
Member Association Reports – Japan
Member Association Reports – Mexico
Member Association Reports – Morocco
Late News

The New Horizon – Issue 39

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Current FONASBA Actions Summary Update
Liner Agency Agreement Update
FONASBA Handbook Status Report
IMO-FAL Review
IMO Container Weighing Initiative
FONASBA Website Education Pages Project Launched
Port Procedures Survey Update
Recognition and Licensing of Ship Agents
FONASBA Signs MoU with WCO
Membership News
FONASBA Visits to Dubai and Germany
Forthcoming Events

The New Horizon – Issue 38

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Annual Meeting Lima 2013
New Administration Assistant Appointed to London Secretariat
FONASBA Visits European Associations
FONASBA Attends BIMCO Paris Meeting
FONASBA Quality Standard Update
ECASBA European Seminar 2013, Hamburg
IMO Update
FONASBA Supports Major Industry Events
European Commission Launches 2013 Port Policy Initiative
CIANAM Holds 11th Annual Meeting in Uruguay
FONASBA Book Project Makes Good Progress
Member Association Reports

The New Horizon – Issue 37

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

2012 Annual Meeting Review
New Executive Committee Elected
Tunisia Elected to Full Membership
Revised FONASBA Website Launched
FONASBA Annual Meetings 2013 and 2014
Tonny Paulsen Awarded Honorary Membership
IMO Container Weight Initiative Update
FONASBA Port Procedures Survey Goes Live
ECASBA Presents Views on e-Maritime

The New Horizon – Issue 36

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

2012 Annual Meeting – Latest Update
New Members Elected
FONASBA Future Development Update
ECASBA European Seminar Summary
ECASBA Attends European Maritime Day 2012
FONASBA Visits Member Associations
FONASBA Suports Container Weighing Initiative in IMO
Member Association Reports
Picture Pages

The New Horizon – Issue 35

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

2012 Events Update
FONASBA Book and PR Initiatives Get Underway
FONASBA Endorses Norwegian SALEFORM Revision
Quality Standard – JAFSA Holds Presentation Ceremony
ITIC Issues Latest Claims Review
CIANAM Meets in Brazil
Australia
Croatia
Peru
Spain
Turkey
Late News – Belgium
USA

The New Horizon – Issue 34

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Sydney Annual Meeting Report
New Member News
FONASBA Website Upgrade
Norwegians Celebrate First FONASBA Wedding
Europe: TRAN Committee calls for deadlines on White Paper actions
Commission Unveils Ports Package in 2012 Work Programme
Japan Approves First Quality Standard Companies
FONASBA Addresses Liverpool Student Body

The New Horizon – Issue 33

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Sydney Annual Meeting Update
ECASBA Brussels Seminar Report
FONASBA Quality Standard – Malta and Japan Accredited
Europe Consults in Transport Policy, River Transport and Waste Reception
ECASBA Advisory Panel and FONASBA Executive Committee Meet
NIgeria and Greece Join FONASBA
CIANAM Meets in Buenos Aires
Port Procedures Survey Review Update
Cyprus
Slovenia

The New Horizon – Issue 32

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Sydney Annual Meeting Update
ECASBA Brussels Seminar Update
FONASBA Quality Standard – Finland Accredited
Norway Initiates Saleform Revision
ECASBA Contributes to Consultation on Waste Inspections
ECASBA Reviews Transport White Paper
ECASBA Re-affirms Views in Pilotage Exemption Certificate Criteria
CIANAM to Meet in Buenos Aires
ECASBA Reviews ENS/EXS Implementation Post 01.01.2011
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Great Britain
Turkey
USA

The New Horizon – Issue 31

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Council Elects New Executive Committee at Varna Annual Meeting
FONASBA Office Relocates
Membership Expands in Turkey and Asia
Annual Meeting Varna 2010
Quality Standard Update
Visa Requirements for Schengen Countries Changed
ECASBA Position on Single Windows Noted
ECASBA Highlights the Role of the Agent in European Short Sea Course
Australia – Update
Japan – Open Seminar in Kobe
Peru – Pronouncement of the Peruvian Association of Maritime Agents on the Concession of the North T
USA – ASBA Cargo Conference another major success

The New Horizon – Issue 30

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

The Ship Agent Is The Port Single Window
ECASBA Seminar 2010
Annual Meeting 2010
CIANAM Washington Meeting Report
ECASBA Presents Case e-Maritime Workshop in Brussels
Great Britain-UK Government Announces Closure of its Trade Facilitation Organisation
Peru – APAM Fears Port Companies Will Have to Bargain With Unions By Branch of Activity

The New Horizon – Issue 29

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

ICS Presents Books to Simon’s Town School
CIANAM To Meet in Washington
ECASBA Seminar 2010/European Maritime Day
European Commission Unveils Work Programme for 2010
EMSA to Introduce Revised PSC Inspection Regime
South Africa – SAASOA Elects New Chairman and Vice Chairman
FONASBA Helps SAASOA Secure Reduction in Port Tariff Increase
Peru – Dialogue with Ministries Over Additional Port Costs
USA – ASBA Elects New President
Finland – Association Elects New Chairman at 90th Anniversary Celebrations
Morocco – Port Modernisation Plan
Netherlands – WCO Recognises John Stolk

The New Horizon – Issue 28

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

2009 Annual Meeting Report
Membership Expands in Asia
FONASBA Quality Standard Update
Brazil Hosts Ceremony to Award First Quality Certificates
Port Procedures Survey Launched
INTERTANKO Revises Agency Clause
Slovenia Celebrates FONASBA’s 40th Anniversary at Annual Dinner
Influential US Report Calls for Rethink on 100% Scanning
Member Association Reports
CIANAM Meeting
Netherlands
Peru
Kenya
South Africa
New Parliament and Commission
European Developments Update

The New Horizon – Issue 27

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

2009 Annual Meeting Update
ICC Calls on Governments to Support Rotterdam Rules
FONASBA Attends French Association Meeting
FONASBA Quality Standard Update
ECASBA 4th Brussels Seminar a Major Success
ECASBA Speaks at European Maritime Day Event

The New Horizon – Issue 26

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Quality Standard Takes Off
Annual Meeting 2008
John W. Barclay
ECASBA 2008 Brussels Seminar Programme Finalised

The New Horizon – Issue 25

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

IMO Consultative Status Confirmed
Peruvian Association Joins FONASBA
FONABA Quality Standard Launched
2007 Annual Meeting Report
Recent Membership Detail Changes
Commission Publishes Communications on Logistics, Maritime, and Port Policy
Visit to Brussels November 2007
ECASBA Brussels Seminar 2008

The New Horizon – Issue 24

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Revised Newsletter Format
FONASBA Attends First IMO Meeting
New Membership Activity
CIANAM Annual Meeting – Paris:
Australia to Introduce Maritime Crew Visa
2007 Annual Meeting Update
South African Association Changes Name and Structure
US Continues to Push for 100% Container Scanning
Updated FONSABA Website Now Online
Second Brussels Workshop is Major Success
ECASBA Presentation to Naples Port Policy Workshop
ECASBA Presents Port Policy Views at ESPO Annual Meeting
DG-TAXUD Introduces Cash Reporting Procedure
ECASBA Young Members Initiative

The New Horizon – Issue 23

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

FONASBA Granted IMO Consultative Status
Marrakech Annual Meeting Report
Annual Meeting Makes Headlines in Morocco
Executive Committee Membership 2006/8
European Update
ECASBA Seminar 2007

The New Horizon – Issue 22

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

ECASBA Brussels Seminar Report
ISPS Code Clause Adopted
EC Maritime and Transport Policy Reviews
Quality Assurance in Morocco
South Africa – Mission Statement
European Update
CIANAM Chile Meeting

The New Horizon – Issue 21

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

EU Port Services Directive Withdrawn
Port Services Directive – What Next?
ISPS CODE Compliance – Warning to Agents
FONASBA Signs up to INTERTANKO Poseidon Challenge
European Update
CIANAM Membership Increases
IMO Amends IMO-FAL Form

The New Horizon – Issue 20

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Toyko Annual Meeting Report
EU Maritime Policy Initiative
FONABA Cookbook Launched
INTERTANKO Calls for Realistic Agency Fees
2006 Annual Meeting Date

The New Horizon – Issue 19

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Bulgarian Association Promoted To Full Membership
FONASBA attends BIMCO Centenary Celebrations
ECASBA Presents Port Services Directive Proposal To European Parliament
ECASBA visits Brussels
New Brussels Representative For ECASBA
ASBA Agent Certification Programme Completed
Tokyo Annual Meeting Plans Finalised
EU Maritime Developments Summary
New Newsletter Format
CIANAM Holds Second Annual Meeting

The New Horizon – Issue 18

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Advisory Panel and Executive Committee Meet
ECASBA attends European Maritime Industries Forum
2005 Annual Meeting
Port Services Directive v2 – National action required
CIANAM to hold meeting in Uruguay
Hellenic Shipbrokers Association elects new Board
FONASBA London Secretariat
Late News

The New Horizon – Issue 17

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Budapest Annual Meeting
New President and Executive Committee Elected
2005/6 Annual Meetings
ECASBA Brussels Office
ITIC Issues Warning on Switch Bills of Lading

The New Horizon – Issue 16

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Budapest Annual Meeting
Romanian Association joins FONASBA
French and Israeli Associations elect new Presidents
CIANAM appoints first Executive board
ASBA introduces minimum standards for membership
ISPS code implementation in Morrocco
European Commission completes overhaul of competition rules and procedures
De Palacio proposes revised Port Services Directive
Netherlands to assume EU Presidency

The New Horizon – Issue 15

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

FONASBA to strengthen London secretariat
European Parliament votes down Port Services Directive
Executive Committee and Advisory Panel meet
ICS Professional Education Programme
President attends Irish Association dinner
Personnel Changes
In Memoriam – Lt. Cdr. Liam Smith

The New Horizon – Issue 14

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Successful Annual Meeting
Mexico joins FONASBA
FONASBA attends BIMCO General Meeting
Enhanced FONASBA website on line
Interim ECASBA representative appointed
In Memoriam – Jean Pierre Besman

The New Horizon – Issue 13

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Annual Meeting – Istanbul
FONASBA Office Relocates
Advisory & Executive Committees Meet
President Takes On Senior Role In ESN
Expansion In Latin America Makes Good Progress
Website Upgrade Underway
EU Developments Update
FONASBA TO Contribute To Chemical Cargo Safety Programme
MEXICO JOINS FONASBA

The New Horizon – Issue 12

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Advisory Panel And Executive Committee Meet
Liner Agents Remuneration Survey
New Members
Port Services Directive Update
ECASBA Port Policy Working Group Port Policy
Harmonisation Of Intermodal Loading Units
FEPORT Celebrates 10th Anniversary
FONASBA London Office Move

The New Horizon – Issue 11

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

U.S. Invokes 24 Hour Manifest Rule
EU Opposition to CSI Measures
FONASBA Annual Meeting Rio 2002
ECASBA Attends European MIF Meeting
And Finally…

The New Horizon – Issue 10

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Annual Meeting – Rio De Janeiro
Port Security Measures
Council Of Ministers Agrees Text On Port Services Directive
KSAA Joins FONASBA
Membership Contact Details

The New Horizon – Issue 9

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

President Hosts China Delegation
Dubai Association Becomes Newest Member
Finnish Association – New Secretary / Contact Details
European Commission Proposes New Industry Profession
Strong Support For UK Short Sea Shipping Promotion Bureau
Request For Input

The New Horizon – Issue 8

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

SL & GAA Achieves BIMCO Approval
Documents On FONASBA Website
Plans For Rio Annual Meeting Well Advanced
Advisory Panel And Executive Committee Meet
Membership News
Newsletter Dispatch By E-mail

The New Horizon – Issue 7

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Antwerp Annual Meeting Report
New Greek Federation Formed
Late News

The New Horizon – Issue 6

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

FONASBA Gives Further Support to ASBA Over Mississippi Tugs
Brussels Proposes New Transport Promotion Initiative
Norgrain South
Membership Information
Publisher To Withdraw ‘Ships Agent & Broker’ Magazine
Norwegian Victory On VAT On Broker’s Commissions
Antwerp Annual Meeting

The New Horizon – Issue 5

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

ECASBA Comments On Recent EU Proposals
The Ship’s Agent & Broker
Despatch Of FONASBA Documents
2001 Annual Meeting – Antwerp
Membership News
ECASBA Internet Education Project Update

The New Horizon – Issue 4

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Edouard De Clebsattel
A Tribute From The President
European Commission Draft Directive On Vessel Documentation
ECASBA Advisory Panel And FONASBA Executive Committee
Change Of Contact Details

The New Horizon – Issue 3

28th September 2015 Web Secretary

Message From The New President
Annual Meeting – Paris
Membership Changes
Equasis
ECASBA ENDORSES PORT SERVICES DIRECTIVE COMPROMISE TEXT