AMMITEC Joins INTERCARGO as Associate (Reciprocal) Member
AMMITEC – the Association of Maritime Managers in Information Technology and Communications – is proud to announce its official acceptance as an Associate (Reciprocal) Member of INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners.
AMMITEC President Dr. Matthew Maheras stated:
“Joining INTERCARGO marks an important milestone for AMMITEC and for the broader maritime technology community. As digital transformation accelerates, collaboration between operational, technical, and digital leaders becomes essential. We look forward to contributing our expertise, sharing knowledge, and working collectively to enhance safety, resilience, and innovation across dry bulk shipping.”
A Strategic Step for the Maritime IT & Digital Transformation Community
INTERCARGO represents some of the most significant stakeholders in the global dry bulk shipping sector, promoting safety, quality, operational efficiency, and environmental protection across the industry. AMMITEC’s entry into the Association highlights the growing importance of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications, and AI-driven innovation in the maritime domain. Strengthening Collaboration Across Operational & Digital Domains
Through this membership, AMMITEC members will gain access to INTERCARGO’s:
• Technical, operational, and safety initiatives
• Global working groups and consultations
• Industry insights, research, and best-practice frameworks
• Stakeholder forums on fleet performance, safety, and decarbonisation
• Dialogue on cyber readiness, digital governance, and emerging technologies
Dimitris Monioudis, Chairman of INTERCARGO’s Technical Committee added:
“INTERCARGO strives to engage and collaborate with all industry stakeholders for the sake of a genuinely sustainable and forward thinking dry bulk sector. AMMITEC’s joining the INTERCARGO wider membership will provide us with expert knowledge and experience in relation to IT, Digital, Cybersecurity, and Communications developments both today and in the future, always focusing on safe and pragmatic roadmaps available to our members.”
About INTERCARGO
The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) unites and promotes quality dry bulk shipping, bringing together more than 400 forward thinking companies from 37 countries. The dry bulk sector is the largest shipping sector in terms of number of ships and deadweight. Dry bulk carriers account for 43% of the world fleet (in tonnage) and carry an estimated 55% of the global transport work. INTERCARGO convened for the first time in 1980 in London and has been participating with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) since 1993. INTERCARGO provides the forum where dry bulk shipowners, managers and operators are informed about, discuss, and share concerns on key topics and regulatory challenges, especially in relation to safety, security, the environment, and operational excellence. The Association promotes its members’ positions at the IMO, EU as well as other shipping and international industry fora, always maintaining free and fair competition as a focal principle.
For More Information
INTERCARGO – The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners
Email: info@intercargo.org
Website: www.intercargo.org
About AMMITEC
AMMITEC – the Association of Maritime Managers in Information Technology and Communications – is Greece’s leading professional community representing IT, Digital, Cybersecurity, and Communications leaders across the maritime sector. Through knowledge exchange, best-practice sharing, industry forums, and strategic partnerships, AMMITEC drives technological excellence, digital transformation, and cyber resilience in shipping. For More Information
AMMITEC – Association of Maritime Managers in Information Technology & Communications Email: info@ammitec.org Website: www.ammitec.org
