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It is over six years since The Maritime Standard published its first ever edition, on 1st June 2014. The online newsletter has since appeared every fortnight, keeping readers abreast of market developments, breaking stories, and spreading news of technical innovations, significant investments, and executive insights. This issue is in fact the 150th to be published and we are delighted to celebrate this milestone with our loyal supporters.
Trevor Pereira, managing director, says, “I have to thank our readers and advertisers, without whom we would not have got this far, and to pay tribute to the entire TMS team for getting to the 150 issue landmark. They have combined to make the newsletter such a success in distributing vital market knowledge direct into the inboxes of 70,000 subscribers across not just the Middle East and subcontinent but increasingly worldwide.”
While the industry provides TMS with many stories, often calls by Trevor and Clive to a network of contacts have made them a TMS exclusive, adding more to the content, giving it greater value and feel. Trevor says, “We’ve managed to create a newsletter with great value that gives the industry a voice and a platform. We are proud to have made it the number one shipping and maritime newsletter in only just over six years.”
The level of interest the newsletter has generated, and the requests it gets for exclusive stories, has assisted TMS with its other projects, including the TMS Awards, the UAE Yearbook and the conferences, Tanker Shipping and Ship Finance and Trade. The involvement with the market through TMS newsletter creates synergies for other activities, boosting their collective profiles.
Clive Woodbridge, TMS editor, says, “The 150 issues have gone by so quickly, but it is good to know we have made an impression. I have enjoyed my time writing the newsletter as it keeps me in contact with a fast developing market in a way that also helps bring together the region’s maritime sector. I look forward to celebrating a double century in 2022!”
Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports Group
“Congratulations to The Maritime Standard for reaching this important milestone. The TMS newsletter has become essential reading for anyone involved in shipping and maritime in the region and I am sure it will continue to grow from strength to strength.”
Capt. Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO, ADNOC Logistics & Services
“Huge congratulations to The Maritime Standard for this landmark edition. These are tough times, but the Maritime Standard has played its part in keeping the industry connected and communicating with each other.”
Mrs. H.K. Joshi, Chairperson & Managing Director, The Shipping Corporation of India
“Sesquicentennial Cheers to a Pioneer on remaining dynamic, progressive and relevant. You put the ‘Extra’ in ‘Extraordinary’. Best Wishes for the continuing journey of success with panache.”
Ali Shehab, CEO, Kuwait Oil Tanker Company
“The Maritime Standard has become an institution. Along with the webinars, conferences and Awards the newsletter plays a crucial role in keeping our industry informed and interconnected.”
Imtiaz Shaikh, Chairman, Tomini Group
“The industry needs publications like The Maritime Standard which care about the industry and its people. It has a distinct identity that sets it apart from the others and it has been a real pioneer.”
Dheeraj Bhatia, Senior Managing Director, Middle East, ISC and Africa, Hapag Lloyd
“I applaud The Maritime Standard on its achievements. Reaching 150 editions demonstrates that it continues to be an Integral part of the Maritime industry.”
Rajiv Agarwal, CEO and Managing Director, Essar Ports Ltd
“The Maritime Standard has made its mark over the past 150 editions. I am sure there is much more to come, and I look forward to watching its future evolution.”
