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.
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Shipping Industry Associations’ Chairs reaffirm commitment to cooperation on shared challenges
Last week, as part of their long-standing cooperation, the Chairs of the Round Table Associations met in Athens and reaffirmed their commitment to working together and coordinating positions on the key challenges facing international shipping.
Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping
The International Chamber of Shipping condemns the recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea. It is wholly unacceptable that seafarers, civilians simply doing their jobs and keeping global trade moving, are being placed in harm’s way.
Statement from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) following reports of a suspension of the recently imposed Section 301 port fees
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.
Statement from International Chamber of Shipping following conclusion of MEPC ES
International Chamber of Shipping disappointed that Member States have not been able to agree
Global shipping industry reaffirms support for the IMO Net Zero Framework
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).
The International Chamber of Shipping opens new office in Singapore
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.
ICS gives backing to IMO Net-Zero Framework to provide clarity, simplicity, and detail on rewards
In April, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) member states took a historic step by agreeing to the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) – the world’s first global emissions price for an entire industry. This was a landmark step towards decarbonising international shipping and one that the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has been advocating for and fully supports.
Joint industry statement from ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO on the latest developments in the Red Sea
Joint industry statement from ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO on the latest developments in the Red Sea
ICS cautiously welcomes critically important global agreement on shipping’s decarbonisation journey following MEPC83
11 April 2025, London – After many years of negotiations, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes the agreement today at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO), the shipping industry’s global regulator, of a critically important package of new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction regulations – the “IMO net-zero framework” – to help ensure that international shipping will transition to net zero by or close to 2050.