Global issues & trends

ICC Trade Register becomes ICC Global Trade Intelligence Report to reflect expanded scope

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)’s flagship Trade Register has been renamed the ICC Global Trade Intelligence Report. The first edition under the new name will be released in September 2026.

ICC Trade Register becomes ICC Global Trade Intelligence Report to reflect expanded scope2026-08-10T10:25:22+02:00

How can connected data accelerate sustainable packaging design?

As packaging regulations multiply and reporting requirements grow more complex, many businesses still rely on fragmented systems and spreadsheets to manage critical packaging information.

How can connected data accelerate sustainable packaging design?2026-08-10T10:13:19+02:00

Financial crime risk controls: Vessel checking

Developed by a working group of ICC’s Financial Crime Policy Taskforce, this guide explores challenges and best practices for financial institutions in identifying financial crime risks in trade finance transactions involving ocean shipment.

Financial crime risk controls: Vessel checking2026-08-04T10:39:21+02:00

Maritime piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992, but risk remains

Maritime piracy and armed robbery incidents fell to their lowest level since 1992 in the first half of 2026, according to the latest report from ICC's International Maritime Bureau (IMB).

Maritime piracy incidents fall to lowest since 1992, but risk remains2026-07-10T15:23:50+02:00

Joint business statement calls for enabling policy frameworks to accelerate inclusive AI adoption

ICC coordinated a joint business statement bringing together global and cross-sector business perspectives and recommendations to support inclusive AI adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide

Joint business statement calls for enabling policy frameworks to accelerate inclusive AI adoption2026-07-08T11:31:48+02:00

ICC welcomes Friends of the Cali Fund commitment to collaborate with private sector

ICC issues a statement in response to the Friends of the Cali Fund joint government statement on the Convention on Biological Diversity’s multilateral benefit sharing mechanism and its Cali Fund.

ICC welcomes Friends of the Cali Fund commitment to collaborate with private sector2026-06-29T15:29:25+02:00

ICC welcomes G7 commitment to catalyse private capital for development

The International Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement in response to the G7 Leaders' declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships.

ICC welcomes G7 commitment to catalyse private capital for development2026-06-29T14:54:24+02:00

New tracker shines light on global progress towards paperless trade

The tracker gives governments, businesses and international bodies their clearest view yet of how the world is moving – or not – towards a landmark treaty that could make paper cargo documents history.

New tracker shines light on global progress towards paperless trade2026-06-29T14:43:08+02:00

How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO joins Vrinda Tiwari, Asia-Pacific Programme Officer at the International Energy Agency (IEA), to discuss the evolving role of business in an increasingly complex global environment.

How can business shape the future of multilateral cooperation?2026-06-05T11:13:13+02:00

AI self-assessment guide: Helping businesses assess AI compliance, IP protection and risk

The ICC self-assessment guide is a practical, framework to help businesses that use or develop AI ask the right questions, identify key risks and take proportionate steps towards responsible AI adoption and deployment;

AI self-assessment guide: Helping businesses assess AI compliance, IP protection and risk2026-05-29T10:10:34+02:00
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