In just a few days, on 24 February 2023, will mark one year since the onset of the war in Ukraine. The International Chamber of Shipping, in collaboration with over 30 other organisations and companies, have written a joint open letter urgently calling on the UN Secretary General - His Excellency António Guterres – to prioritise the immediate release of the 331 seafarers and 62 ships that remain trapped in Ukrainian ports.
Read the joint industry open letter here.
20 February 2023
Statement
16 December 2022
Statement
14 December 2022
Statement
9 December 2022
Statement
Following the Russian government’s announcement that it is suspending participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the International Chamber of Shipping, which represents 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has issued a statement
1 November 2022
Statement
The report includes thoughts from ICS trade and business representatives, through a series of op-eds, providing unique insights into the key topics and trends impacting the world economy, which will have an impact on the global maritime trade outlook over the next few years.
Current Issue
9 September 2022
Statement
ICS issues statement following the first commercial ship leaving the port of Odesa.
1 August 2022
Statement
ICS issues statement welcoming the signing of the grain deal in Istanbul.
22 July 2022
Statement
Following the conclusion of this week’s meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 78), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has released the following statement.
10 June 2022
Statement