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.”