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Current and incoming International Chamber of Shipping Secretary Generals Guy Platten and Thomas Kazakos explore how global shipping can navigate today's volatile geopolitical landscape through unity, resilience, and industry-wide collaboration.
As the US imposes sweeping tariffs on the auto trade, industry leaders warn of higher sticker prices, eroding competitiveness, and a scramble to adapt to a changing landscape.
ICS comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) concerning the Notice of Action and proposed action pursuant to the Section 301 Investigation of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. Docket ID: USTR-2025-0008
Agenda: MEASURES TO HARMONIZE PORT STATE CONTROL (PSC) ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES WORLDWIDE. Submitted by Bahamas, Marshall Islands, Panama, ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO
ICS comments to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) concerning an order of investigation into transit constraints at international maritime chokepoints. Docket ID: FMC-2025-0005
7 May 2025, London – The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) are pleased to announce their commitment to co-host a high-level summit in Athens, Greece. At a time of significant volatility in the sector the Summit will bring together policymakers and industry leaders to address the critical issues impacting global trade and the maritime value chain. The Summit also provides a timely platform for industry leaders to discuss how to convert the GHG reduction agreement at the International Maritime Organization into reality and catalyse the supply of new fuels.
Following the 2021 outbreak of war in Ukraine and the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, world shipping has again faced disruption and unacceptable threats to the lives of seafarers.
Venezuela is a frequent departure point for illegal drugs transported by sea and particularly cocaine. Vigilance should be exercised in all ports, but Maracaibo and La Guaira have been identified as of specific concern.
Mexico is one of the principal destinations for illegal drugs leaving and arriving in transit to other countries, a point highlighted in the guidance received from Grupo Del Mex.
Ecuador is one of the major global departure points for illegal drugs. Ameripol (the Police Community of the Americas) considers Ecuadorian sea ports as constituting the current highest maritime risk point for illegal trafficking. Organised crime is prevalent in many of these ports and which intensifies the threat to the ship and crew.