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Zero Emission Shipping Fund proposal submitted to UN to deliver on shipping’s net zero targets

International Chamber of Shipping - Media Source
Feb 06, 2024

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and the Republic of Li...

ICS membership continues to grow with the Association of Panamanian Shipowners joining

ICS - Media Source
Aug 12, 2023

The Association of Panamanian Shipowners (ARPA) has become an associate member of the I...

New initiative to scale low-carbon fuel production adopted by ministers at global energy summit

International Chamber of Shipping - Media Source
Jul 24, 2023

Energy value chain leaders sound alarm on lack of necessary infrastructure and cross-sectoral ali...

ICS network launches global campaign to drive seafarer recruitment

International Chamber of Shipping - Media Source
Jun 28, 2023

London: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) launches a video titled ‘An Adventurous Sp...

ICS celebrates the Hong Kong Convention entering into force

International Chamber of Shipping - Media Source
Jun 28, 2023

After 14 years since adoption by the International Maritime Organization the Hong Kong Internatio...

The International Chamber of Shipping welcomes Bangladesh ratification of the Hong Kong Convention

ICS - Media Source
Jun 17, 2023

Bangladesh is one of the principal ship recyclers in the world and key to leading the way for saf...

ICS calls on governments to set the course towards a net zero future in July

International Chamber of Shipping - Media Source
Jun 02, 2023

In July, governments at the UN body the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will set a course...

BIMCO applauds Bangladeshi Hong Kong Convention pledge after industry visit

BIMCO - Media Source
May 21, 2023

During a visit to Bangladesh by Norwegian authorities, the Norwegian Shipping Association, the Europ...

The Grimaldi Group orders five more ammonia-ready car carriers

The Grimaldi Group - Media Source
Jan 16, 2023

2023 opens with a new order for the Grimaldi fleet. The Neapolitan group has commissioned Shanghai W...

China Shipowners' Association joins International Chamber of Shipping

International Chamber of Shipping - Media Source
Jan 06, 2023

China Shipowners’ Association (CSA) joins ICS as a full member CSA membership re-confirms...

ICS heralds' successful collaboration to reduce harm to whales

ICS - Media Source
Oct 15, 2022

National associations and shipping companies have been implementing the use of mitigation measure...

EU rules for vessel sharing - reducing environmental impact and increasing efficiency for global trade

International Chamber of Shipping - Media Release
Oct 07, 2022

Brussels - To serve as many ports and customers as possible, as efficiently as possible, intern...

Nigeria and Shipping Industry Launch Strategy to Eliminate Piracy Threat in Gulf of Guinea

International Chamber of Shipping
Jul 12, 2022

The Government of Nigeria and shipping stakeholders launch a strategy to end piracy and armed rob...

International Chamber of Shipping to Mark Centenary Ahead of Major Climate Summit in London

ICS - Newsroom
Jun 20, 2022

500 international attendees will attend ICS Centenary dinner to mark 100 years of industry repres...

Global shipowner group and seafarers' unions agree new three-year global minimum wage 'safety net' deal

ICS - Newsroom
May 23, 2022

Maritime transport is the only sector with a formally recognised global minimum wage, which has exis...

NEWS PRESS RELEASES AND STATEMENTS Press Release International Chamber of Shipping and Suez Canal Authority sign landmark agreement to enhance cooperation

ICS - Newsroom
May 23, 2022

The International Chamber of Shipping, representing 80% of world’s merchant fleet, signs it...

New data shows future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables

ICS - Newsroom
May 19, 2022

Huge and immediate need for renewable-based fuels...

Singapore Maritime Foundation becomes first partner of Maritime Just Transition Task Force

ICS Shipping - Newsroom
Apr 11, 2022

The Maritime Just Transition Task Force founded by the International Chamber of Shipping, the Intern...

Shipping and renewable energy bodies join forces to advance global green fuel transition

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Jan 18, 2022

Abu Dhabi, UAE; London, UK: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing over 80% of wo...

ICS and IMPA shipping guidance can help curb pilot transfer fatalities

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Jan 14, 2022

A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigge...

ICS urges WTO Director General to prioritise maritime transport in multilateral trade negotiations

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Dec 01, 2021

Geneva, Switzerland, 30 November 2021: The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has called f...