Shipping and New Technologies

While the basic principles of navigation have not changed for hundreds of years, despite use of new tools such as satellite navigation, shipping is constantly evolving.

On the brink of a revolution

With the decarbonisation of shipping now the main driver of change, the shipping industry is facing a 4th Propulsion Revolution.

The R&D Fund

To achieve the development of viable zero-carbon emission ships, ICS and its industry partners are proposing the establishment of a groundbreaking $5 billion Research & Development (R&D) fund.

Useful links

ILO MLC Frequently Asked Questions

The ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) entered into force in August 2013. This page contains information to help shipowners and operators ensure compliance

Shipping and world trade: driving prosperity

Shipping’s ability to offer economic and efficient long distance transport puts it at the centre of the world economy.

Environmental Initiatives

Shipping is the least environmentally damaging form of commercial transport and, compared with land based industry, is a comparatively minor contributor to pollution from human activities.

Shipping and World Trade: Largest beneficial ownership countries

Graph and Table to show the tonnage of dead weight for various countries

Shipping and World Trade: Top Containership Operators

Shipping and World Trade Facts: Top Containership Operators | The international shipping industry is responsible for the carriage of around 90% of world trade.

Shipping and World Trade: Predicted Increases in World Seaborne Trade, GDP and Population

Graph of the Predicted increase in world Seaborne trade. GDP and population