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No room for complacency, says IMB, as global piracy incidents hit lowest levels in decades

2022-11-28T23:36:43+02:00

12 October 2022 The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is calling for regional and international players to sustain their efforts, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea, as global piracy and armed robbery incidents reach their lowest levels since 1992.  ICC IMB’s latest global piracy report details 90 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the first nine months of 2022, the lowest recorded figure in three decades.  Perpetrators were successful in gaining access to the vessels in 95% of the reported incidents which are broken down as 85 vessels boarded, four attempted attacks, and one vessel hijacked. In many

No room for complacency, says IMB, as global piracy incidents hit lowest levels in decades2022-11-28T23:36:43+02:00

ICC launches call for businesses to pilot new sustainability framework for trade transactions in textiles sector

2022-11-28T23:49:30+02:00

6 October 2022 A month ahead of the start of this year’s United Nations climate summit (“COP27”), the International Chamber of Commerce has launched a call to banks, corporates and technology companies to participate in piloting a ground-breaking framework to grade the sustainability profile of individual trade transactions. Following an extensive global consultation exercise earlier this year on the initial recommendations set out in ICC’s white paper on “Standards for Sustainable Trade and Sustainable Trade Finance”, the organisation – in partnership with Boston Consulting Group – has worked to define an initial framework capable of being piloted today in high-volume transaction

ICC launches call for businesses to pilot new sustainability framework for trade transactions in textiles sector2022-11-28T23:49:30+02:00

Business leaders and policymakers gather for a more sustainable world tax order

2022-07-27T11:13:16+02:00

26 July 2022 The International Tax Conference jointly hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Business@OECD and BusinessEurope last week highlighted how a consistent global tax system is essential for business and will foster cross-border trade and investment. Under the theme “Towards a Sustainable World Tax Order?”, the International Tax Conference, held last week in Munich, Germany (21-22 July), gathered business leaders and policymakers from around the world over two days to address key, current and emerging topics in international tax policy. The sessions underscored the importance of certainty, clarity and simplification for effective implementation of the new international tax rules,

Business leaders and policymakers gather for a more sustainable world tax order2022-07-27T11:13:16+02:00

Black Sea grain exports deal must enable full agricultural value chain, ICC says

2022-07-27T11:14:55+02:00

22 July 2022 ICC has issued a statement following the signature of a deal to allow the resumption of grain exports via the Black Sea. ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO said: “The strategic importance of today’s agreement for global food security cannot be overstated. Projections from our network suggest that restoring shipments of Ukrainian grains and vegetable oils via the Black Sea is absolutely imperative to avert a severe cost-of-living – and potentially hunger – crisis in the developing world. “We applaud the leadership of the UN Secretary General in forging today’s agreement – and especially welcome the opportunities

Black Sea grain exports deal must enable full agricultural value chain, ICC says2022-07-27T11:14:55+02:00

ICC forum for young arbitrators changes name to reflect broad dispute resolution scope

2022-07-27T11:15:53+02:00

20 July 2022 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF) has changed its name to the Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) to underscore the global network’s wide range of alternative dispute resolution services. Under the auspices of ICC’s market-leading Dispute Resolution Services, ICC YAAF dedicates its work to the promotion of all methods of effective dispute resolution and dispute prevention and avoidance, by introducing new practitioners and students worldwide to the field of International Arbitration and ADR. Open to young dispute resolution practitioners aged 40 and under, ICC YAAF provides a range of opportunities for individuals to gain knowledge,

ICC forum for young arbitrators changes name to reflect broad dispute resolution scope2022-07-27T11:15:53+02:00

ICC brings the voice of business to global discussions on innovation and intellectual property

2022-07-27T11:16:53+02:00

19 July 2022 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) held a side event at the 63rd Meetings of the Assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva this week, bringing the voice of business to global discussions on innovation and intellectual property. Leaders from companies including Nestlé, Microsoft and Intel, and international organisations including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) were among the participants of the ICC Side Event at the 63rd Meetings of the Assemblies of WIPO in Geneva earlier this week. The event was a wonderful opportunity for the business community

ICC brings the voice of business to global discussions on innovation and intellectual property2022-07-27T11:16:53+02:00

Global piracy and armed robbery incidents at lowest level in decades

2022-07-18T21:26:49+02:00

12 July 2022 The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) received the lowest number of reported incidents for the first half of any year since 1994 – a testament to its pivotal role in raising awareness to make waters safer. IMB’s latest global piracy report details 58 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships – the lowest total since 1994 – down from 68 incidents during the same period last year. In the first six months of 2022, IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) reported 55 vessels boarded, two attempted attacks and one vessel hijacked. IMB Director Michael Howlett said: “Not only is

Global piracy and armed robbery incidents at lowest level in decades2022-07-18T21:26:49+02:00

Small business competition puts MSMEs at the heart of the green transition

2022-07-18T21:26:22+02:00

28 June 2022 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to launch the second edition of the Small Business Champions Initiative. The second edition of the Small Business Champions Initiative was launched at a joint event hosted by ICC, ITC and the WTO Informal Working Group on Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The aim of the initiative is to identify, highlight and celebrate creative and impactful organisations or initiatives that put small businesses at the centre of the green transition. Proposals should be submitted by 15 August 2022. The initiative

Small business competition puts MSMEs at the heart of the green transition2022-07-18T21:26:22+02:00

New fundraising campaign to support WFP’s food assistance to the people of Ukraine

2022-07-18T21:29:14+02:00

21 June 2022 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is proud to announce the launch of a campaign on World Food Programme’s (WFP) crowdfunding platform ShareTheMeal to provide food assistance to the people of Ukraine. Following a recent visit to Ukraine by ICC Secretary General, John W.H. Denton AO, and the anniversary of a strategic partnership signed between ICC and WFP, the fundraising appeal aims to support WFP’s response strategy and efforts to reach six million Ukrainians by the end of June. The unsolicited war that has been ravaging Ukraine since February has transformed what was once known as the breadbasket

New fundraising campaign to support WFP’s food assistance to the people of Ukraine2022-07-18T21:29:14+02:00

US and Italian chambers join ICC Certificate of Origin Accreditation Chain

2022-07-18T21:27:52+02:00

21 June 2022 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is delighted to welcome five chambers from the United States and Italy to the International Certificate of Origin (CO) Accreditation Chain. By joining the ICC CO Accreditation Chain, the United States’ Birmingham Business Alliance, Greater Miami Chamber, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and American Export Chamber, and Italy’s Chamber of Commerce of Maremma and Tirreno will benefit from the use of the internationally recognised ICC CO label and will be able to link their CO to the official ICC CO Verification website. Emily Jerkins Hall, President and COO at the Birmingham Business

US and Italian chambers join ICC Certificate of Origin Accreditation Chain2022-07-18T21:27:52+02:00
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