Membership benefits

There is absolutely no doubt that belonging to a professional body helps you gain a competitive advantage, and in an industry as dynamic and competitive as commercial shipping, the benefit of demonstrating your commitment to professionalism and your up-to-date knowledge quite simply cannot be overstated.

The letters MICS offer a point of difference in our difficult and ever-changing environment. However, beyond these intrinsic benefits, the Institute offers a range of services to support its members.

Shipping Network

Shipping Network is the official publication of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. All our members recieve a quartley copy digitally or hard copy (if requested).

Our quartley magazine is our members go-to resource for maritime insights. Each issue of Shipping Network brings you the latest news, analysis, and trends shaping the global shipping industry.

Expect to find:

In-depth articles on key topics such as port operations, shipping finance, and maritime law.
Industry news and updates on market trends, vessel movements, and regulatory changes.
Expert analysis from leading industry professionals offering valuable insights and forecasts.
Case studies highlighting innovative solutions and best practices in shipping.
Interviews with key players in the maritime industry.

Stay informed and ahead of the curve with Shipping Network.

Interested to see what Shipping Network looks like? Read a historic edition:
Shipping Network March 2022 (calameo.com)

To find out more about advertising opportunities and reaching 16,000 commercial shipping leaders in nearly 100 countries, please email: m.gilbert@ics.org.uk or call: +44 (0)20 7357 9722.

The Green Edge: Free subscription

The Green Edge is available now with a starting set of articles, including conversations with Professors Martin Siegert (Grantham Institute/Imperial College), Andy Lane (Open University) and Ian Jenkinson (Liverpool John Moores University). From the start of the New Year, we will continue to build the Green Edge library with weekly newsletters and videos including conversations and contributions from people at the leading edges of green skills discovery and development. We have over 20 conversations and articles lined up for early 2022 including Tony Wilson (Institute for Employment Studies), Maggie Philbin (Teen Tech), Susan Scurlock (Primary Engineer), Gillian Benjamin (Make Tomorrow), Sandy Roger (Cranfield University and formerly the Ellen Macarthur Foundation), and Jerry Clark (Portsmouth City Council/Portsmouth International Port), and Craig Crowther (Cahoot).

The Green Edge is provided free to subscribers and we invite you to subscribe at https://greenedge.substack.com If you choose not to subscribe yet, you can still read the public articles at the same link. Please share with your colleagues and members.

If you have a membership enquiry, please visit our FAQ page, or contact us directly at membership@ics.org.uk.