The International Chamber of Shipping

Container lines are manoeuvring ahead of EU ETS decision claims NGO

An environmental NGO said that container lines calling for urgent action on market-based measures (MBM) from world leaders and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are attempting to slow the introduction of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

Faig Abbasov, Director, Shipping at NGO Transport & Environment, told Container News does not believe that the lines have made a U-turn on MBMs, but he believes that the European lines are trying to head off the challenge posed by the EU...

https://container-news.com/container-lines-are-manoeuvring-ahead-of-eu-ets-decision-claims-ngo/

New guidance on COVID-19 offered by ICS and world health authorities

The International Chamber of Shipping has produced new guidance for ship operators and crew in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the International Maritime Organization, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA).

Included in the advisory document are measures to be taken managing port entry restrictions, personal protective measures against the virus for seafarers, which includes a management plan for...

https://container-news.com/new-guidance-on-covid-19-offered-by-ics-and-world-health-authorities/