ICS in Action – January 2026

The International Chamber of Shipping has had a very busy start to 2026. With many projects underway, I am excited to bring you our first ICS in Action blog post.

When the Sea Stops Obeying the Charts

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

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

Rethinking Power, Risk, and Signal in the Modern Tanker Market

For generations, the tanker market has been described as cyclical, volatile, even irrational—but ultimately decipherable.

Officer Trainee of the Year shines light on maritime's 'unseen workforce'

A single email set Alfie Allen on course for a seafaring career that has led him to win the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's (MCA) Officer Trainee of the Year Award 2025.

Celestyal launches limited time ‘Flash Sale’ on select itineraries

Celestyal has launched a limited time ‘Flash Sale’, running until February 6, 2026, on select 2026 departures.

Posidonia 2026 set to break all records as duration of shipping gathering extends

The world’s most prestigious shipping exhibition is now also set to become the longest in duration shipping event, as Posidonia 2026 prepares to engage the global maritime community over a three-week period filled with conferences, networking, social and sporting events.

Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc.: January has traditionally been the month that tests optimism

"January has traditionally been the month that tests optimism. Dry bulk, in particular, has a habit of starting the year with a few "hopeful" fixtures and then bleeding lower into late January as cargo programs thin out and positioning resets.