Despite conflict, climate shocks, and shifting trade dynamics, the global grain market is proving resilient in 2025, with Ukraine sustaining exports, China reducing imports, and maritime routes coming under pressure.
24 June 2025
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Case study on how one of the world's leading ship management companies leverages ICS Publications to maintain excellence across a global fleet
31 May 2025
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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.
30 May 2025
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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.
30 May 2025
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Aditi Rasquinha, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Greater China, discusses how the logistics giant is harnessing China’s rapid growth in electric vehicles, e-commerce and sustainability to deliver smarter, greener and more resilient solutions.
30 April 2025
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As many cautiously welcome the results of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, key stakeholders urge action and cross-industry and political collaboration to unlock its full potential
30 April 2025
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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) hosted a webinar to hear from industry stakeholders who shared reflections and insights from the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Section 301 Committee hearing on China's maritime, logistics and shipbuilding practices.
These proposals involve imposing significant service fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-flagged vessels calling at U.S. ports, as well as export quotas designed to promote the carriage of U.S. goods on U.S.-built and U.S.-registered ships. The webinar followed the public hearing which took place in Washington, D.C., where a wide range of industry stakeholders, including ICS representatives, provided testimonies.
14 April 2025
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Article by Gregor Stevens, Nautical Director, contributor to Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations, Sixth Edition
7 April 2025
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries but faces growing calls for its global regulation. Barbara Frencia, CEO of Business Assurance at DNV and Independent International Organisation for Assurance (IIOA) Chair, tells ICS Leadership Insights why solid governance and harmonised standards are needed now.
31 March 2025
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The European Commission has put the brakes on new regulations around sustainability reporting as it seeks to streamline and simplify the requirements, ensuring that the European Union remains a competitive and attractive market for businesses in an increasingly polarised world.
31 March 2025
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