IHS launches new website serving the global maritime industry

NEWARK, N.J. (November 11, 2015) – IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) today announced the launch of Fairplay.IHS.com, a website that serves as the leading source of critical news and analysis for the global maritime industry.

With the new IHS Fairplay website, IHS Maritime & Trade is taking an important next step in the continued evolution of the flagship Fairplay brand, delivering the most valuable intelligence to keep subscribers informed on a daily basis on the dynamics of the ever-changing shipping industry. For more than 130 years, the content in IHS Maritime Fairplay magazine has enabled readers to make informed decisions about everything from day-to-day operations to long-term financial investments in shipping.

The new site replaces IHSMaritime360.com and will deliver daily, in-depth, analytical editorial content focused on key segments of the maritime industry. Fairplay.IHS.com has a metered-access system, which means visitors can registerand read up to three free articles every 30 days. Users can upgrade to a paid subscription at any time to gain unlimited access to the content.

“To ensure we provide customers with the strongest business-critical analysis in the marketplace, we’re making significant investments in our global editorial team with the goal of focusing on specific areas of subject matter specialization,” said Stuart Strachan, vice president, IHS Maritime & Trade. “Our editors are pursuing the most relevant news stories based on their expertise in the market, access to senior industry leaders, and an emphasis on the highest standards of editorial quality.”

Editorial coverage will concentrate on four key industry sectors: safety and regulation; maritime commerce; dredging and port construction; and port operations and strategy. Fairplay.IHS.com will also offer an expanded suite of advertising and marketing services to commercial partners. These initiatives have been designed around the expected shift and growth of the site’s global audience and will provide opportunities for deeper engagement with high-level content.

To register for Fairplay.IHS.com, visit the website at: http://fairplay.ihs.com/user/register

About IHS (www.ihs.com)

IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of insight, analytics and expertise in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape. Businesses and governments in more than 150 countries around the globe rely on the comprehensive content, expert independent analysis and flexible delivery methods of IHS to make high-impact decisions and develop strategies with speed and confidence. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS is committed to sustainable, profitable growth and employs about 8,800 people in 32 countries around the world.