With the ring of the London Stock Exchange bell, the London International Shipping Week 2023 (LISW23) is now officially open.

At the start of London International Shipping Week (LISW), the UK Chamber of Shipping has launched a new report to provide an overview of the value of the shipping industry to the UK.

The 9th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC), which deals with the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes, bulk gas cargoes, and containers, will meet in London from 20 - 29 September.

ABS has issued an approval in principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its ammonia reductant supply system for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) in ammonia-fueled ships.

ABS has awarded approvals in principle (AIPs) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for two new solutions that support autonomous navigation.

The FIT Alliance has launched the Declaration of the electronic Bill of Lading, to secure commitment from all international trade stakeholders to drive digitalisation, starting with eBLs, within their industries.

According to a United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure circular, double banking is strictly prohibited for all types of ships in UAE waters including the exclusive economic zones without the permission from the local port authorities or the Federal Maritime Administration (FMA).

Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced a Renewable Ammonia certification scheme, to certify a safe and sustainable ammonia production from renewable energy.

In his book Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and the Markets, Nassim Nicholas Taleb explains the significant but often overlooked role that luck plays in people's lives and in the economy. 

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Shell Marine Products Singapore have agreed to develop alternate maritime solutions and control carbon emissions well. Meanwhile, MOL has also joined Washington Maritime Blue (WMB) to promote sustainability in shipping.