Amorgos: The Island That Does Not Shout — Yet Insists on Existing in the Future

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis,

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive

Amorgos does not resemble the islands that try to impress. It lacks the excess of image and the intensity of fame. Instead, it carries something far more difficult to describe: a silent consistency.

MedCruise approves key constitutional changes and welcomes 11 new members in Las Palmas Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, held its 69th General Assembly yesterday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bringing together its members for an important session focused on the Association’s ongoing work, governance and future development.

International Chamber of Shipping addresses UN Security Council on maritime security and freedom of navigation

Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Thomas A. Kazakos, addressed the United Nations Security Council on the critical importance of protecting maritime security, freedom of navigation, and the established international legal framework governing the world’s oceans, in New York yesterday.

Open letter to EU ministers to support the inclusion of Indian ship recycling yards on the European List

Dear Ministers,

BIMCO, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), European Shipowners | ECSA, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO, INTERFERRY, INTERTANKO, and the World Shipping Council (WSC) call on EU Member States to deliver a positive opinion on the European Commission’s proposal to add two Indian ship recycling facilities to the updated European List of Ship Recycling Facilities.

PPA S.A.: Fourfold Distinction at the Compliance Awards 2026 Two Gold and Two Bronze Awards for the Compliance Unit

PPA S.A. received four significant distinctions at the Compliance Awards 2026, recognizing its practices and initiatives in the field of compliance and reaffirming its strong commitment to integrity, responsible corporate governance and the development of a strong compliance culture.

ICS Statement on recent media reports

The International Chamber of Shipping is aware of reports in the media that erroneously implies communication between the organisation and the Houthis.