1、ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2022-20232ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2022-2023Foreword Taking the leadICS Chairman,Emanuele GrimaldiThe maritime sector is navigating an extended period of rapid change as it transitions towards a greener future,while contending with increased geopolitical instabilit
2、y.Many maritime stakeholders are actively looking to take greener pathways to stimulate growth in their sectors as they reclaim any lost ground,but ongoing uncertainty about the routes to more environmentally friendly operations make investment extremely risky,thereby slowing the pace of much-needed
3、 progress.The need for clear direction from our regulators and political leaders shines through in the data gathered from maritime leaders around the world for this report.Delays in government decision-making will have far-reaching consequences for the shipping industry as key choices regarding supp
4、ly chain resilience,greenhouse gas(GHG)reduction measures(including carbon pricing,alternative fuel availability and the provision of new onshore bunkering infrastructure)will determine how the industry evolves over the next decade.Make no mistake,shipping and maritime will be at the heart of many o
5、f the changes that the coming decade will bring,which is why it is imperative that we remain active participants in national and international discussions.Although our individual interests may vary,mutual understanding and collective action to leverage capabilities are the keys to a better future no
6、t just for our sector,but other sectors and indeed,the world as a whole.By tracking the evolving priorities of our industrys leaders,the ICS Maritime Barometer will not only serve as a vehicle for conveying expert opinions from our diverse maritime family,but also act as a compass to guide discussio