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Canada and United Arab Emirates first to back maritime sector’s green fuel initiative

Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative officially launched at Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) in Pittsburgh.

CII to impact vessel availability

ICS discusses growing concern among shipowners that high CII ratings requirements may create demand for less efficient vessels on challenging routes.

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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.

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

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.

Battling shipping’s brain drain amid the Great Resignation

With an unprecedented shortage of skilled workers entering into shipping, ICS discusses what concrete steps can be taken to improve the 'brain drain' in maritime.

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.

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.

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