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MEPC 79-5 – Sulphur content in Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and examples of geographical differences

Agenda: AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION. Submitted by ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

MSC 106-18-1 – Oil fuel parameters other than flashpoint and examples of geographical differences

Agenda: ANY OTHER BUSINESS. Submitted by BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO

MSC 106-11-3 – Ventilation requirements for totally enclosed lifeboats

Agenda: SHIP SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. Submitted by Bahamas, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, United States, ICS, ILAMA and CLIA.

MSC 106-18-INF.17 – Together in Safety initiative

Agenda: ANY OTHER BUSINESS. Submitted by ICS, BIMCO, OCIMF, CLIA, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO and INTERFERRY

Looming industrial action threatens global supply chains

With planned strikes around the world and recent strike at Felixstowe port, ICS takes a look at the potential effects on maritime businesses.

Can shipping capitalise on the green finance surge?

ICS reports on the growing challenges and opportunities for shipping within the context of a recent surge in ESG funding and investment

Could 40% of global containership traffic be fully battery powered by 2030?

A new paper from researchers at UCB states that the engines of 40% of global sea traffic could be cost-effectively replaced with batteries by 2030. ICS talks to several industry experts to discuss that claim.

UN toolbox tackles supply chain resilience

The challenges posed by to maritime logistics by global health issues, conflict and extreme weather are addressed in UNCTAD’s new toolset.

Ukraine grain corridor has had an ‘immediate positive effect’ on global food prices says UN

The Ukraine Grain Corridor, having been opened two months ago by UN treaty, has had an immediate positive effect on food prices. Measures still need to be taken to promote security, says the ICS.