Promoting international trade and investment

With a strong participation of legal professionals, the conference “The New Civil Procedure Code: The Judicial Perspective for Legal Practice” was held, aimed at analyzing the main changes introduced by this reform and its impact on Panamanian legal practice.

On July 1, the Digital Economy Commission of ICC Panama hosted the discussion “AI and Its Ethical Implications”, a space for analysis and reflection that brought together experts, institutional representatives, and key players from the digital ecosystem to debate the challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) presents in the Panamanian context.

In response to a US proposal to increase tariffs on European Union goods, ICC is calling for redoubled ongoing efforts to renew the US-EU trade relationship.

Guatemala has taken a big step forward in modernising its trade operations with the launch of a new digital Maritime Single Window (VUMAR), rolled out in April 2024. Backed by the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, this new system is already streamlining port procedures and saving time and money across the board.

Following the announcement of the U.S. reciprocal tariff plan, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) issued the following statement. ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO stated:

A global push for stronger cooperation between governments and businesses is crucial to finalise an agreement to end plastic pollution in Busan at the end of this year, said ICC Chair Philippe Varin during New York Climate Week. He also called for aligning efforts, bridging differences, and creating policies that will drive innovation and action across industries.

A new ICC Digital Standards Initiative collection of case studies aims to guide businesses and governments seeking to digitalise trade.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched the ICC Genesis platform, designed to simplify and secure the process of declaring the origin of goods in international trade.

ICC One Click is your gateway to trade tools, solutions and  guides to export and grow globally.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has reappointed Claudia Salomon as President of the International Court of Arbitration for a second three-year term, commencing 1 July 2024. Ms Salomon will lead the Court which includes 191 members from 119 jurisdictions. Elections by the ICC World Council, held on 11 June in Paris, were conducted in accordance with the provisions set out in the ICC constitution and statutes of the ICC Court.