Air pollution in Piraeus, largely from ships, poses serious health risks. Urgent action is needed to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and protect public health through cleaner shipping solutions and shore power infrastructure
Biofuels are emerging as a promising solution to reduce shipping emissions, but their high costs, environmental impact, and engine compatibility raise key challenges for the industry’s green future
Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory is expected to bring global shifts, impacting shipping, the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S.-China relations, and European markets. What challenges and opportunities are on the horizon?
As global tensions rise, Southeast Asia gains strategic significance. Strengthening U.S. presence in the region is essential to counterbalance China’s influence, protect trade routes, and maintain a stable, rules-based international order
Geopolitical strategist John Sitilides analyzes the impact of the U.S. elections on U.S.-China relations, Europe’s energy dependence, and Greece’s pivotal role in the West’s new geopolitical strategies
Human geographer Francesca Savoldi explores the friction between global shipping interests and port city communities, revealing how local movements worldwide are increasingly mobilizing to resist the environmental and social costs of port expansion
The dry cargo vessel market is at a critical juncture. With rising global trade demand and evolving regulations, investors have a unique opportunity to leverage market dynamics—if they strategically navigate timing and vessel selection
The Chancay Port Terminal Project, a multibillion-dollar Chinese-backed initiative, is set to revolutionize South American trade, urban planning, and infrastructure, positioning Peru as a central logistics hub between Asia and Latin America
The Chancay Megaport promises a global trade advantage for Peru but has sparked social and environmental tensions, with community concerns challenging its ambitious expansion under COSCO’s investment
The United States is producing more oil and natural gas today than ever before, and far more than any other country. So, what roles did the Trump-Pence and Biden-Harris administrations play in this surge?