International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications is proud to announce the launch of the ‘Global Health Emergency Guide: Helping Shipping Companies Prepare, Act and Recover,’ a comprehensive resource designed to aid shipping companies and crew in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from global health emergencies.
1 July 2024
Press Release
• Emanuele Grimaldi has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) during the Annual General Meeting in Montreal.
• Mr Grimaldi will continue to lead the ICS on key issues in the maritime sector including decarbonisation, increased protectionism, seafarer safety, and digitalisation.
20 June 2024
Press Release
19 June 2024
Statement
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Chamber of Marine Commerce, Canada (CMC) convened industry leaders in Montreal on Thursday 13 June to discuss the challenges and risks to global trade at the flagship Shaping the Future of Shipping Summit.
Top of the agenda were the critical issues impacting maritime sector including increased protectionism, global geopolitical conflicts, decarbonisation and future fuels, and the importance of seafarers.
Industry leaders called on governments to recognise the negative impacts to global trade that increased protectionism is having.
17 June 2024
Press Release
• Guy Platten and Lam Sai-Hung met in Hong Kong to establish plans for mutual collaboration and to discuss the future of shipping and trade.
• The two organisations agree to host summit during Hong Kong Maritime Week in November 2024.
• The summit will provide grounds for a high-level discussion that aims to build consensus and provide unique perspectives on critical maritime trade issues.
28 May 2024
Press Release
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has announced the launch of the sixth edition of ‘Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management (ISM) Code’.
23 May 2024
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22 May 2024
Press Release
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications announces the launch of the fifth edition of ‘Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance’. This latest edition offers comprehensive updates and expanded insights into the intricate relationship between shipping operations and environmental protection.
23 April 2024
Press Release
A joint industry open letter has been sent to the United Nations Secretary General – His Excellency Antonio Guterres – calling for assistance following the seizure of the MSC Aries on Saturday 13 April.
19 April 2024
Statement
• The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Chairman, Emanuele Grimaldi, briefed G7 Transport Ministers in Milan, who were meeting to discuss the importance of maritime connectivity, on the sector’s security concerns.
• During the meeting the ICS Chairman highlighted the significance of free trade for the global economy and the industry’s green transition.
• Notably, Mr Grimaldi emphasised to the G7 Transport Ministers the continued plight of the 25 Galaxy Leader seafarers who are still being held captive by the Houthis.
15 April 2024
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