26 June 2025, London: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong Convention) entering into force globally today.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the Hong Kong Convention on the 15th May 2009. The aim of the Convention is to reduce risks to health, safety and the environment, ensuring that ships when being recycled after reaching the end of their operational lives, do not pose any unnecessary risk to human health and safety or the environment.
26 June 2025
Press Release
As the Chairman of Shanghai International Port (Group) and President of the China Ports and Harbours Association, Gu Jinshan is leading Shanghai Port through a period of record-breaking growth, smart innovation, and pioneering green initiatives. He shares how the world’s busiest container port is shaping the future of global shipping.
24 June 2025
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Despite conflict, climate shocks, and shifting trade dynamics, the global grain market is proving resilient in 2025, with Ukraine sustaining exports, China reducing imports, and maritime routes coming under pressure.
24 June 2025
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Global maritime leaders reaffirm commitment to fair treatment, due process, and coordinated action to protect seafarers’ rights.
18 June 2025
Press Release
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) co-hosted the high-level Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit on the 11 June in Athens, Greece.
13 June 2025
Press Release
Following the conclusion of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting in Athens, the organisation announced several major developments, marking a pivotal moment for global maritime leadership.
13 June 2025
Press Release
11 June 2025, Athens – The ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025, launched today by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), reveals a steady decline in confidence among global maritime leaders to manage the risks posed by increasing political instability, alongside a growing array of interconnected threats.
The release of the report sets the context for discussions at the Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit in Athens hosted by ICS, the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, and the Union of Greek Shipowners. Senior industry leaders and key policymakers will convene at a critical juncture, with global trade instability at record highs.
11 June 2025
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Case study on how one of the world's leading ship management companies leverages ICS Publications to maintain excellence across a global fleet
31 May 2025
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As the US imposes sweeping tariffs on the auto trade, industry leaders warn of higher sticker prices, eroding competitiveness, and a scramble to adapt to a changing landscape.
30 May 2025
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Current and incoming International Chamber of Shipping Secretary Generals Guy Platten and Thomas Kazakos explore how global shipping can navigate today's volatile geopolitical landscape through unity, resilience, and industry-wide collaboration.
30 May 2025
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