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Friend-shoring supports ocean volumes

Demand for shipping is benefiting from a global trend in international relations where nations increase trade with allies, a shift known as friend-shoring.

UAE MOEI and the International Chamber of Shipping unveil plans for COP28

The shipping industry will come together with ministers at COP28 for a series of events and the annual Shaping the Future of Shipping summit. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOIE) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) unveil COP28 plans following high-profile meeting in July to launch the CEM Hubs initiative. Summit to be held under the patronage of His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, United Arab Emirates’ Minister for Energy and Infrastructure on 10 December 2023.

IMO’s Revised Underwater Radiated Noise Guidelines

Industry mourns death of Susan Ople, Secretary of Migrant Workers of the Philippines

ICS Letter to the Government of Bangladesh on the Bangladesh Flag Vessel (Protection of Interest) Act of 2019

A letter sent by the International Chamber of Shipping to the Government of Bangladesh regarding the implications of the Bangladesh Flag Vessels (Protection of Interest) Act 2019 and the corresponding Ministry of Shipping Notification (S.R.O. No.- 29-Act/2023) published on 5 February 2023, both of which impose cargo preference provisions for the transportation of Bangladesh cargo by Bangladesh-flagged vessels.

ICS membership continues to grow with the Association of Panamanian Shipowners joining

• The Association of Panamanian Shipowners (ARPA) has become an associate member of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). • Launched in 2020, ARPA’s main objective is to bring together Panamanian shipowners and strengthen Panama’s shipping industry. • This membership will enhance relationships across the maritime sector as the industry continues to work together to find solutions to collective issues.

CCC 9-6-14 – Regulation of stabilized substances

Agenda: AMENDMENTS TO THE IMDG CODE AND SUPPLEMENTS. Submitted by United Arab Emirates, BIMCO, CEFIC, DGAC, ICS, International Group of P&I Associations and WSC

Nuclear power poses ‘vast potential’ for shipping says ABS

Shipping must not ignore the “vast potential” nuclear power poses for emissions reductions and operational efficiencies, according to ABS CEO and Chairman Christopher J. Wiernicki.

Shaping the Future of Shipping – Seafarer 2050: A Milestone Summit in Manila

More than 250 delegates from maritime, NGOs, governments and international organisations met to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the seafarer workforce

Collaboration crucial to boost maritime green fuel production

Why industry partnerships will play a key role in ramping up alternative fuel supplies