The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), a professional organization in the maritime industry, has joined forces with Shipnext, the digital SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) shipping platform and marketplace, in an exciting collaboration. The partnership aims to elevate the education of students in the shipping industry.
Shipnext provides an array of digital solutions, including instant data and email processing, freight matching, tendering, chartering, contract management, digital documentation flow, CRM, and transportation management tools. Under this new agreement, Shipnext will grant a one-year free access to its platform for registered ICS Students, as well as Members (MICS) and Fellows (FICS) of the Institute.
Glenn Murphy, FICS, Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying, “We are delighted to partner with Shipnext, offering our Students and Members access to cutting-edge technology, enriching their education with real-time shipping market data. This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in the maritime sector.”
Alexander Varvarenko, FICS, the founder and CEO of Shipnext, shared his thoughts: “As a Fellow of the Institute, I have fond memories of beginning my own journey in shipping with the ICS. Today, as an innovator in the field, I find it essential to support the international broker community in transitioning to a more intelligent and efficient way of doing business. This collaboration is a significant step in providing aspiring and established professionals in the shipping industry with the tools and knowledge to excel in their careers. It highlights the commitment of both organizations to foster innovation and facilitate growth in the maritime sector.”
Robert Hill, FICS, Director at the ICS, emphasized the benefits of this collaboration: “We eagerly welcome 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.”
