en.Wedoany.com Reported - The International Chamber of Shipping recently announced that the Polish Shipping Association has joined the organization as a full member. The association is an industry consortium of Polish shipping enterprises and shipowners, dedicated to promoting the development of the country's merchant fleet and the growth of the maritime economy.
The total annual gross value added of the Polish maritime industry exceeds USD 3.8 billion, serving as a significant driver of the national economy. The Polish Shipping Association's accession to ICS further expands the coverage and diversity of this global shipping representative body.
ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos stated: "We are delighted to welcome the Polish Shipping Association as a member. Poland's significant position in the maritime sector plays a key role in global trade and logistics. ICS looks forward to collaborating with Polish counterparts to address common challenges such as decarbonization, seafarer safety and well-being, and digitalization. Only by the entire industry working together to seek global solutions can we ensure that shipping remains sustainable and efficient for future generations."
Marcin Talwik, Director of the Polish Shipping Association, pointed out that the joint delegation of two Polish shipping organizations joining the London-based ICS represents a crucial step in strengthening the international representation of Polish shipowners. As the highest global industry body for shipping, ICS formulates core policies in the areas of regulation, safety, and decarbonization, granting Polish shipowners a direct voice in global decision-making. Following their earlier accession to the European Community Shipowners' Associations, the Polish Shipowners' Association and the Polish Shipping Companies Association have now jointly joined ICS, reflecting the unity and global ambitions of the Polish shipping community.
ICS comprises national shipowners' associations from over 40 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, covering the vast majority of the world's merchant fleet.
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