Tag: ICS

As of 22 June, WHO has reported over 3400 confirmed cases of monkeypox in 2022. Cases have been reported from 50 countries, with a majority being reported from non-endemic countries. The European region accounts for 86% of the reported cases and 11% of the cases have been detected in the Americas.

A summit of more than 100 CEOs and government representatives unanimously agreed to establish an international cross-sectoral collaboration platform to help decarbonise the shipping industry, in London. 

ICS appointed Emanuele Grimaldi, President and Managing Director of Grimaldi Euromed SpA, as Chairman of the Board.

ICS, alongside other business organisations, is joining WTO Ministers from across the world in Geneva, aiming to deliver concrete results at the organisation’s upcoming 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12).

Following the conclusion of this week’s meeting of MEPC 78, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), has expressed its frustration by governments’ rejection of R&D Fund to catalyse sector decarbonisation.

ICS warns that the maritime industry is facing a fragmented future zero-emission fuel landscape and ship operators’ investment decisions are being stalled by a lack of clarity over where alternative fuels will be available in ports globally.

Following the seizure of Greek flagged oil tankers “Delta Poseidon” and “Prudent Warrior” on 27 May 2022, the International Chamber of Shipping and the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) jointly call for a quick and diplomatic resolution in order for the vessels and crew to be released.

ICS published a guide in order to recommend practical steps which can be taken in the unfortunate instance of a death on board a ship.

ICS noted that ship operators are braced for further disruption to trading patterns as the European Union targets a sixth round of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

ICS published as research investigating macro and micro-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the shipping industry.