The International Chamber of Shipping opens new office in Singapore

Today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) announced the inauguration of a new ICS Representative Office in Singapore. The new ICS office, opened with the support of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), is located in the central business district of Singapore.

In Shipping, Small Decisions Today Can Steer the Course of Entire Fleets Tomorrow

By Iakovos ( jack ) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive
& TMC Shipping Commercial Director

In the complex, ever-shifting world of maritime shipping, it’s tempting to think the big picture is drawn only by monumental moves—fleet expansions, newbuild orders, bold investments.

Charting a Steady Course: Why the UAE Is Anchoring Its Role in Global Shipping

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive
& Commercial Director TMC SHIPPING

As global trade lanes shift under the weight of geopolitical tensions and evolving supply chain needs, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quietly—but decisively—steering itself into a position of increased maritime significance.

World Maritime Day 2025 – Committed to safety, security and the environment

Maritime Minister Keir Mather has written to the International Maritime Organization on World Maritime Day.

Designing safe CO₂ carriers for a growing CCS market

With global carbon capture and storage markets poised for rapid expansion, a corresponding scale-up of the CO₂ carrier fleet is needed. A DNV white paper explores the key considerations in the design, construction and operation of CO₂ carriers.

IBIA supports the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework at MEPC/ES.2

Next month the International Maritime Organization will consider one of the most important decisions in its history: the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework.