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The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), a leading authority in the maritime industry, and Shipnext, a pioneering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) shipping platform, have forged a powerful alliance to elevate education within the shipping sector.
Shipnext presents a holistic suite of digital solutions encompassing instant data and email processing, freight-matching, chartering, contract management, and more. In an unprecedented move, Shipnext will grant ICS Students, as well as Members (MICS) and Fellows (FICS) of the Institute, free access to its platform for an entire year.
Glenn Murphy, FICS, Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, expressed his enthusiasm, stating: “We are thrilled to join forces with Shipnext to provide our Students and Members with access to cutting-edge technology that will undoubtedly bolster their education by providing them access to a rich content of real-time shipping market data. This partnership exemplifies our continued commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in the maritime sector.”
Alexander Varvarenko FICS, Founder and CEO of Shipnext, echoed the sentiment: “A Fellow of the Institute myself, I have fond memories of beginning my own journey in shipping with the ICS. Fast forward to today and, as an innovator in the space, I feel it is important to support the international broker community in the transition to a smarter, more efficient way of doing business. This collaboration between the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and Shipnext represents a significant step forward in equipping aspiring and established professionals in the shipping industry with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in their careers. It underscores the commitment of both organisations to foster innovation and facilitate growth within the maritime sector.”
Robert Hill FICS, Director at the ICS, emphasized: “We enthusiastically embrace this opportunity to offer special benefits to our Members and Students, while also providing our Fellows with platforms to share their expertise with our vast global network of shipping professionals.”
About the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Founded in 1911 and awarded a Royal Charter in 1920, The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers is the professional body for all members of the commercial shipping industry worldwide. It sets and examines the syllabus for membership, providing the shipping industry with highly qualified professionals. With 27 branches globally and 4,000 individual Members and Fellows, it is the sole internationally-recognized professional body in the commercial maritime arena.
About Shipnext Established in 2016 by Alexander Varvarenko FICS, Shipnext revolutionizes cargo-to-ship and ship-to-cargo matching through its digital platform. It has patented the process of extracting communication and shipping data for instant freight-matching and negotiations. Designed for shipbrokers in various trades, Shipnext employs artificial intelligence for the instant processing of shipping data, emails, and messages. The platform features real-time data management, instant hire freight-matching, messaging, market analytics, and other essential tools.
