G7 Transport Ministers meeting in Milan briefed by ICS Chairman, Emanuele Grimaldi, on Security and Decarbonisation

• The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Chairman, Emanuele Grimaldi, briefed G7 Transport Ministers in Milan, who were meeting to discuss the importance of maritime connectivity, on the sector’s security concerns. • During the meeting the ICS Chairman highlighted the significance of free trade for the global economy and the industry’s green transition. • Notably, Mr Grimaldi emphasised to the G7 Transport Ministers the continued plight of the 25 Galaxy Leader seafarers who are still being held captive by the Houthis.

International Chamber of Shipping statement on the seizure of containership MSC Aries

Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) following the conclusion of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC81) Meeting

We welcome the progress made during these intensive negotiations to achieve net zero emissions from shipping, and the support received from around 60 Member States for a flat rate contribution system per tonne of GHG...

Battery recycling process holds promise for sustainability improvement

A new method for the recovery of lithium and aluminum from lithium-ion batteries holds the potential to increase the sustainability credentials of battery powered vessels.

Collective voice needed to deliver effective AI standards

A global group of leaders in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have called for international cooperation and jurisdictional interoperability in AI governance to safely reap the benefits of AI systems.

Seafarer wellbeing under threat amid geopolitical conflict

Shipping charities and unions have aired concerns that seafarer’s safety and well-being is being overlooked as they get caught in the crosshairs of geopolitical conflict in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Red Sea attacks join triple threat to global trade

The impact of Houthi attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea have combined with disruptions in the Black Sea and Panama Canal to significantly alter trade flows.

Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum publishes guidance on the presentation and loading of vehicles

The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its first industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Common Guidance on the loading and presentation of vehicles’.

Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi: Shipping’s shared prosperity

Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC Logistics & Services, a global energy maritime logistics company based in Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Emirates Shipping Association, talks about the vital economic role shipping plays in the UAE and plans to grow and remain resilient in the face of change.

Trade flows adapting to climate change impacts

Climate change is already bringing disruption to world trade flows and will deliver further supply chain interruptions, modal shifts, and route changes.