The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, will celebrate its centenary next week as the body reflects on 100 years of industry representation. A special centenary dinner, featuring 500 international attendees, will take place on Monday 20th June at the UK’s National Maritime Museum. ICS was formed at a .
DEVELOPING and marketing the Philippines as a major logistics hub in Asia, a promise that President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made during his campaign, is doable, according to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICS). ICS Chairman Esben Poulsson, in an interview, said Marcos has to employ a capable team to…
The Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) is optimistic that issues with the Philippines’ compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) will be “resolved in due time.” When asked during a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, FSA Chairman Dario Alampay said the group is hopeful that the…