International Chamber of Shipping


International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) logo. October 5, 2026
Wind-assisted propulsion 'no longer just a concept', ICS panel says  

Shipowners weigh wind power as a practical, low-risk route towards decarbonisation targets.
Cutaway illustration of a battery-electric ship. September 29, 2026
Why batteries still cannot power ships across oceans  

Battery-electric ships dominate short-sea routes, but energy-density and infrastructure constraints keep deep-sea propulsion out of reach.
Wind-assisted vessel illustration. September 23, 2026
ICS to host webinar on wind-assisted propulsion for shipping  

Event to bring together panel of industry experts to discuss wind propulsion as a decarbonisation option.
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) logo. June 24, 2026
LNG and biofuels seen as most viable near-term options, ICS Barometer finds  

Geopolitical instability emerges as shipping’s defining risk in ICS report.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters. May 4, 2026
ICS calls for swift adoption of global regulatory framework  

Secretary general notes MEPC discussions were constructive, but that many member states were still not in a position to adopt the framework without further changes.
Photograph of a red container vessel. February 11, 2026
ICS survey shows maritime leaders favour LNG as industry awaits IMO net-zero vote  

Barometer reveals strategic shift towards conservative fuel choices amid regulatory uncertainty over decarbonisation framework.
International Chamber of Shipping nuclear webinar. February 9, 2026
ICS to host webinar on regulatory framework for nuclear merchant ships  

International Chamber of Shipping event on 26 February will examine regulatory pathways for nuclear vessels.
Oil refinery infrastructure. February 2, 2026
Maritime industry shifts towards LNG as alternative fuel enthusiasm stalls  

Geopolitical concerns drive shipping leaders to prioritise established fuels over newer alternatives, survey finds.
Aerial photograph of ships at sea. January 26, 2026
ICS releases deck procedures guide covering alternative fuel bunkering  

Publication completes trilogy of operational guides alongside bridge and engine room resources.
Simona Toma, Columbia Group. November 13, 2025
Columbia Group prioritizes LNG training to build seafarer competence  

Ship manager says LNG knowledge will form the foundation for working safely with future fuels.
Logos of international maritime associations supporting IMO Net Zero Framework. October 9, 2025
Shipping associations back IMO Net-Zero Framework ahead of key vote  

Seven international associations urge governments to adopt comprehensive decarbonisation rules at IMO meeting.
Flag of the European Union in front of the EU Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. December 14, 2023
How the EU ETS impacts non-EU nations and shippers  

Examaning the ETS and key issues for non-EU players ahead of implementation.