Where the tankers go oil power follows
The world’s most profitable tanker routes are exposing a new geography of oil power, where the decisive variables are no longer miles sailed, but ships, scarcity, chokepoints and strategic dependence
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If the AfD ruled Germany: a foreign policy blueprint
Fresh state-election victories and local gains have pushed the AfD further into Ger-many’s political mainstream. Its foreign-policy blueprint points to strategic autonomy, renewed ties with Russia and a markedly different European order
America wants ships, shipyards and ports — but maritime power begins with cargo
Washington is attempting to rebuild America’s maritime power — from shipping and shipbuilding to ports and strategic infrastructure overseas. But ships, shipyards and ports matter only when connected to the cargo flows that sustain them
Venezuela: the Atlantic’s next maritime play?
From energy recovery to emerging trade flows, Venezuela is becoming a maritime story the Atlantic market cannot afford to ignore — and one that increasingly deserves the shipping industry’s attention
Neon tides: corporate shipping in the age of algorithms
As algorithms move deeper into corporate shipping, the industry confronts a harder question: whether predictive systems can master markets still governed by physical reality, geopolitical disruption, human judgment, and an unpredictable sea
False flags, “phantom” registries and the shadow fleet evading sanctions
The new architecture of maritime illegality: 1,942 shadow-fleet tankers and gas carriers, 57% of sanctioned tonnage with false or unknown flags, and continuous registry changes undermining enforcement, safety, insurance and environmental protection
COSCO’s Mediterranean chessboard: where it wins and loses in the new container geography
From Piraeus and Suez to Spain, Türkiye and Vado Ligure, COSCO’s Mediterranean portfolio reveals a deeper shift: competitive advantage increasingly lies not in one dominant hub, but in network optionality
The great migration of Europe
Is Europe’s greatest migration really about people crossing borders, or about the continent slowly drifting away from its own historical identity, collective memory, and civilizational foundations? A provocative reflection on migration and Europe
Digital transformation in shipping: why we cannot afford to wait any longer
Digital transformation is no longer optional for shipping. Capt. George Papanelopoulos argues that data, AI, and modern workflows have become essential for improving safety, compliance, efficiency, competitiveness, and long-term resilience
The Blue Homeland and the role of democrats in Türkiye and Greece
The debate over the Blue Homeland doctrine reflects more than maritime disputes. It reveals competing perceptions, historical memories, and the challenge of building lasting trust between two NATO allies