Hamburg, Germany – The Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF) is pleased to welcome Polygreen International as a new Associated Member.
Polygreen is an environmental protection services company providing solutions for hazardous cargo management, oil spill response, environmental waste handling and Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) services. The company supports the shipping industry through specialised capabilities aimed at mitigating environmental risks and managing damaged or hazardous cargo.
Polygreen joins CSSF to strengthen cooperation with container vessel owners and operators and to contribute its expertise to the advancement of industry practices related to hazardous goods incidents, environmental response and cargo disposal challenges.
Søren Thuen, First Chairman of the CSSF Management Board, said:
"The safe handling of hazardous and damaged cargo remains an important area of focus for our industry. Polygreen brings practical experience and specialist knowledge in environmental response, waste management and hazardous cargo handling. We are pleased to welcome Polygreen to CSSF and look forward to their contributions to our collaborative work on improving safety across the container shipping sector."
Commenting on the membership, Sofia Falida, International Business Relations Director at Polygreen, said:
"We joined CSSF to establish long-term cooperation with container vessel owners and operators and to contribute our experience in hazardous cargo management, oil spill response and environmental protection services. Through CSSF, we look forward to sharing knowledge and supporting the development of practical solutions that enhance industry preparedness and improve the management of damaged and hazardous cargo."
About Polygreen International
Polygreen is an environmental services company providing specialised solutions for the maritime sector, including hazardous cargo management, marine pollution response, environmental waste handling and Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) services. As part of a global network delivering circular economy and environmental protection solutions, Polygreen supports shipowners and operators in addressing environmental risks, regulatory requirements and incident response challenges. Operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the company delivers practical solutions for the safe and sustainable management of hazardous materials and waste streams.
About the CSSF
Launched in 2014 and incorporated as a registered association in 2018, the Container Ship Safety Forum e.V. (CSSF) is an international industry association and global business-to-business network dedicated to improving safety performance and management practices in the container shipping industry.
CSSF members collaborate by measuring, reporting, benchmarking, sharing best practices, and engaging with key industry stakeholders.
The 34 ordinary member companies of the CSSF represent more than 50 percent of the worldwide available TEU capacity on fully cellular container vessels.
Media contact
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CSSF Secretariat
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