ICS Statement on recent media reports
ICS issues a statement on recent media reports
Current issues in shipping
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.
Key issues
Statement
5 August 2026
Joint open letter in relation to no compulsory tolls or charges being introduced in the Strait of Hormuz
Statement
28 July 2026
ICS Secretary General statement on unacceptable dangers facing seafarers
Statement
15 June 2026
Statement by Thomas A. Kazakos on the US-Iran Peace Agreement
Statement
12 June 2026
Global shipping industry associations condemn recent attack on seafarers
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Shipping industry welcomes the proposed inclusion of Indian ship recycling yards on the European List
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.
Joint open letter in relation to no compulsory tolls or charges being introduced in the Strait of Hormuz
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.
ICS Secretary General statement on unacceptable dangers facing seafarers
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
Statement from Thomas A. Kazakos, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, on the latest situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping on the Oman Notice to Mariners and International Maritime Organization’s Evacuation Plan
ICS issues a statement on the Oman Notice to Mariners and International Maritime Organization’s Evacuation Plan.
Statement by Thomas A. Kazakos on the US-Iran Peace Agreement
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
Global shipping industry associations condemn recent attack on seafarers
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.
ICS welcomes return to IMO spirit of co-operation on maritime greenhouse gas reduction
This week's International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 84) saw further deliberation between IMO Member States on the future of the draft "IMO Net-Zero Framework" (NZF) to decarbonise international maritime transport. This followed the Extraordinary Session last October which had postponed a decision on whether to adopt the NZF for global implementation (subsequent to approval of a draft regulatory text in April 2025).
Shipping Industry United in Support of IMO as its Global Regulator and Successful Implementation of IMO GHG Reduction Pathway
In advance of a critical meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) this statement is made jointly on behalf of BIMCO, CLIA, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO and WSC, representing the global commercial shipping fleet.