Maritime leaders look for clarity as risks stack up

Political instability has remained the biggest risk for global shipping for the fourth year in a row, as maritime leaders warn that cyber threats, fragmented regulation, rising compliance costs and trade barriers are increasingly feeding into one another, according to the latest International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Maritime Barometer Report.

The 2025-2026 report, published by the ICS, is based on responses from 185 senior maritime decision-makers, including shipowners, ship managers and...