The Asociación de Armadores Panameños (ARPA), Association established in 2020 and formed by shipowners and operators of vessels the majority of which is held by Panamanian subjects, has joined the shipowning organization International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). "This - commented the director general of ARPA, Jose Digeronimo - is A big step for the Panamanian Shipowners' Association and entry into the International Chamber of Shipping will contribute to ensure that Panama's maritime industry continues to grow sustainably. We believe that this accession will open channels of communication between shipowners and member associations in a nation that holds one of the largest shipping registers and important of the world, and this will also benefit of shipowners all over the world'.