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. 

Japan's dry bulk shipbuilding market is dominated by a relatively small group of established builders

Japan's dry bulk shipbuilding market is dominated by a relatively small group of established builders, but the balance between historical fleet presence and current newbuilding activity varies considerably across vessel segments.

A Sea of Contrasts: Dry Bulk at the Turn of Q4

Ultramax & Handysize — Week ending 11 September 2026

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping  Commercial Director

The dry bulk market ended the week on a constructive but distinctly regional note. Prompt tonnage is tightening across parts of the Atlantic, limiting downside despite uneven cargo flow.