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ICS Secretary General to address the UN General Assembly

ICS Secretary General Guy Platten to address the UN General Assembly today on the role of trade and logistics in getting food and energy to all.

Allard Castelein: Forging a path for future-proof ports

EU rules for vessel sharing – reducing environmental impact and increasing efficiency for global trade

To serve as many ports and customers as possible, as efficiently as possible, international ocean carriers often share space on vessels. Vessel sharing benefiting the EU is regulated through the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), which expires in April 2024 and is now under review by the European Commission’s DG COMP.

Emissions focus from charterers promises both scrutiny and support

ICS discusses the effects of growing interest in Scope-3 emissions and the capacity for the shipping industry to co-operate and innovate in the face of new scrutiny.

Shipping takes action to protect endangered whale populations

This summer, the German shipping association (VDR) announced that it will encourage its members to change their shipping routes to protect endangered sperm whale populations in the Mediterranean and Indian ocean.

International carbon collaboration could reshape shipping markets

Five industries representing more than 50% of global emissions need stronger international collaboration to deliver reductions in line with the Paris Agreement, according to the first report from a new group aiming to reshape major charter markets and accelerate development of green fuels and technologies.

Leadership Insights Series: Shaping the Future of Shipping

In the latest Leadership Insights webinar, held jointly by the Asian Shipowners’ Association and the International Chamber of Shipping, leaders in shipping from across the Asia Pacific regions came together to discuss outcomes of the Shaping the Future of Shipping summit, and next steps for the shipping industry’s green energy transition.

Flip the script: Shipping’s approach to novel technology

Given shipping’s unavoidable mandate to meet fast approaching green targets, many would expect rising innovation and investment in new technologies. However, according to the International Energy Agency, maritime’s research and development spending between 2007-2019 has remained stagnant, lagging far behind other sectors. In contrast to the automotive sector, where spending on R&D increased from 67 billion USD in 2009 to 130 billion USD in 2019, maritime spent just 1.6 billion USD. 

Canada and United Arab Emirates first to back maritime sector’s green fuel initiative

Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative officially launched at Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) in Pittsburgh.

CII to impact vessel availability

ICS discusses growing concern among shipowners that high CII ratings requirements may create demand for less efficient vessels on challenging routes.