The role of maritime transport is more important than ever in supporting the resilience of national economies during the current crisis. Below current issues paint a picture of the status quo and how we at ICS are supporting our members and our seafarers.
We have also included efforts to decarbonise shipping, including the ongoing negotiations at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), and more.
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ICS has co-signed a letter, with 209 international and U.S. federal and state trade associations, requesting an extended suspension of the Section 301 China-Built Vessel Fees.
BIMCO, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), European Shipowners | ECSA, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO, and the World Shipping Council (WSC) call on EU Member States to deliver a positive opinion on the European Commission’s proposal to add two Indian ship recycling facilities to the updated European List of Ship Recycling Facilities.
ICS issues a statement on recent media reports
BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, and World Shipping Council (WSC) welcome the European Commission’s proposal to add two Indian ship recycling facilities to the updated European List of Ship Recycling Facilities.
Earlier this week, the International Chamber of Shipping, alongside the Asian Shipowners Association (ASA), BIMCO, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, and the @World Shipping Council (WSC), sent a joint open letter to United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez, reiterating our concerns regarding the potential imposition of tolls or service fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
Today marks five months since the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, in the Black Sea we are seeing an alarming rise in the attacks on international shipping. The consequences of these events for the maritime industry and global trade continue to unfold.
Statement from Thomas A. Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, on the latest situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
ICS issues a statement on the Oman Notice to Mariners and International Maritime Organization’s Evacuation Plan.
Statement by Thomas A. Kazakos, Secretary-General of the International Chamber of Shipping, on the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Round Table of International Shipping Association, BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO, unanimously condemns recent attacks on seafarers and commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
