The year ahead will be a decisive one for global shipping, with 2026 framed as the “year of implementation”, according to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.
In his New Year’s message, Dominguez placed the emphasis firmly on delivery, arguing that the focus must now shift from commitments to results.
“From policy to action, it is about enhancing maritime excellence,” he said, describing 2026 as “the year of implementation”
