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G20 business body chooses ICS as official partner

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has announced that it has been selected as a network partner for the 2021 ‘Business Twenty’ (B20)

Leadership Insights Series: Shipping 2021, global impact round-up

ICS Leadership Insights Series disccused how shipping can face challenges presented by COVID-19

Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table 2020/2021

This edition has been withdrawn and replaced by the 2021/2022 edition. Brings together data on the performance of flag States against specific criteria, including Port State Control (PSC) records, ratification of international convention and IMO meeting attendance. It is intended to encourage shipowners to maintain a dialogue with their flag administrations, and help facilitate necessary improvements in the interests of safety, the environment and decent working conditions.

ICS launches new flag state table

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest Flag State Performance Table (2020/2021)

PUBLIC CONSULTATION: INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS PROPOSED NEW ‘MERCHANT SHIPPING BILL (2020)’, TO REPLACE THE ‘MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT (1958)’

Comments on the Inception Impact Assessment

Inception Impact Assessment for the proposed Amendment of the EU Emissions Trading System (Directive 2003/87/EC). Preliminary comments by ICS, in particular on the proposal to extend the EU ETS to maritime transport. Submitted to the European Commission on 26 Nov 2020.

Shipping and world trade: driving prosperity

Shipping’s ability to offer economic and efficient long distance transport puts it at the centre of the world economy.

Plotting recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19 – What should business expect next?

Will COVID-19 delay or accelerate the digitalisation of the shipping industry, and what training and skill sets will future seafarers need to equip them for the digital revolution?

Canal Tolls

The Panama and Suez Canals are of great commercial importance to the shipping industry. They are critical to reducing voyage times and fuel costs, as well as the sector’s CO2 emissions.

Competition Law Developments 2020

Co-operative shipping agreements between liner shipping companies have existed for over a century. The majority of major trading nations continue to acknowledge the importance of containership operators being permitted to share cargo through Vessel Sharing Agreements (VSA), increasing their service offerings and maximising efficiency in terms of frequency, reliability, quality and price.