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Copper at the core: Building a sustainable future

As President and CEO of the International Copper Association (ICA), Juan Ignacio Díaz leads a global network powering the energy transition. He outlines copper’s central role in electrification and how collaboration and integrity are driving a more sustainable industry.

26 February 2026 News Item

Cyber security at sea: Why maritime must move to close the digital gap

As cyber attacks on global transport systems grow more frequent and sophisticated, the maritime sector faces mounting pressure to close its digital security gap and keep pace with its peers. ICS Leadership Insights speaks to cyber security experts for the latest.

26 February 2026 News Item

Indian National Shipowners’ Association joins the International Chamber of Shipping

24 February 2026, London/Mumbai – Today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announces the joining of Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA) as a full Member, strengthening global cooperation across the global shipping industry and enhancing representation from one of the world’s most relevant maritime nations.

24 February 2026 Press Release

Joint statement from the ILO, ICS, and ITF on the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention

On the 20th anniversary of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, we jointly reaffirm our commitment to the principles and protections it embodies and recognise the profound impact it has had on seafarers and on global shipping. The MLC consolidated and modernised around seventy maritime labour instruments into a single, comprehensive international framework. In doing so, it established enforceable minimum standards for wages, hours of work and rest, medical care, accommodation, repatriation and welfare, creating a clear and consistent global baseline for decent work at sea.

23 February 2026 Statement

ICS response to the Maritime Action Plan

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) acknowledges the U.S. Government’s Maritime Action Plan and its stated position to revitalise and expand domestic shipbuilding and maritime capacity in the United States.

16 February 2026 Statement

David Dearsley Tribute

David Dearsley, before the merger with ICS, was Deputy Secretary General of the International Shipping Federation (ISF), with whom he worked from the mid-1970s to 2003. He has sadly passed away, aged 79.

13 February 2026 Statement

ICS in Action – January 2026

The International Chamber of Shipping has had a very busy start to 2026. With many projects underway, I am excited to bring you our first ICS in Action blog post.

4 February 2026 News Item