The European Commission yesterday adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55%
Arab language TV channels were this morning streaming video of the containership Ever Given under way following its release by the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). The ship was in the headlines for
As part of a stepping up of actions to address the ongoing piracy issue in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria, has today announced a significant investment in military and law enforcement infrastructure
by Tyler McFaddenFederal Policy Manager for ClimatePacific Environment The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) last month told the Financial Times it has ended its years-long opposition to carbon pricing. ICS, along with the other major
Shipping continues to face threats such as piracy, kidnapping and terrorism. Ship operators need to stay alert to security risks and recognize that threats are continually evolving and demand constant vigilance. To
The heads of five UN organizations have called for maritime and air transport workers to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination, given their key role in supporting global trade and mobility, which is
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is warning that lack of access to COVID-19 vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a legal minefield and leaving global supply chains vulnerable. Reports that
New variants of COVID-19 have brought stricter border control and travel restrictions that threaten to sharply increase the number of seafarers affected by the crew change crisis. The International Chamber of Shipping