In this moment of heightened trade tensions, the International Chamber of Shipping co-hosted a second Global Maritime Trade Summit in Hong Kong to explore geopolitics and trade realignment, building resilient supply chains, and financing a dynamic and robust maritime economy. The summit was co-hosted by the Transport and Logistics Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong, SAR and the Hong Kong Shipowners Association.
17 November 2025
Press Release
Monjasa Group CEO Anders Østergaard speaks to ICS Leadership Insights about his unconventional approach to success, the challenges facing alternative fuels adoption and the possibility of a nuclear-powered future.
30 October 2025
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The last year has seen a number of delays to new environmental legislation in the European Union as the bloc enacts its “simplification” agenda to cut red tape and make the region more appealing to businesses.
30 October 2025
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ICS welcomes the agreement that appears to have been made between President Trump of the United States and President Xi Jinping of China. ICS has been involved in consultations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) since the beginning of the Section 301 investigation, and the government of China, and we look forward to receiving confirmation on these reports and further details.
30 October 2025
Statement
In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping, capable of delivering effective regulations in close collaboration with the maritime community.
28 October 2025
Press Release
The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI), International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO) have released the second edition of ‘Ship to Ship Transfer Guide for Petroleum, Chemicals and Liquefied Gases’.
21 October 2025
Press Release
International Chamber of Shipping disappointed that Member States have not been able to agree
17 October 2025
Statement
Leading international maritime associations and organisations reiterate our strong support for adoption by the world’s governments at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the “Net-Zero Framework” at the critical Extraordinary Session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee next week (14-17 October).
9 October 2025
Statement
Today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announced the inauguration of a new ICS Representative Office in Singapore. The new ICS office, opened with the support of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), is located in the central business district of Singapore.
26 September 2025
Statement
How an updated Lloyd’s Open Form is spotlighting sustainability and introducing transparency for the salvage industry
24 September 2025
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