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A cargo vessel sailing alone through calm blue waters at dusk, with a layer of fog hovering over the sea and a pink-orange sunset illuminating the horizon

Shadow fleet plays foghorn diplomacy

As Russia scrambles jets over a nameless tanker, the Baltic becomes a theatre not of nuance but blunt warnings—and darker intentions beneath the crude

Aerial view of the Colombo East Container Terminal with a large container ship docked under towering blue gantry cranes, symbolizing increased cargo traffic as vessels avoid high-risk zones near Pakistan

The impact of a potential India-Pakistan conflict on shipping

Rising tensions between India and Pakistan are shaking the global shipping industry, with threats of maritime conflict in the Indian Ocean leading to soaring freight rates, insurance concerns, and rerouted logistics operations worldwide

Large container ship docked at a busy industrial port with cranes loading cargo under a bright blue sky, representing maritime transport and logistics infrastructure

Horizon Europe: Shaping the future of maritime innovation

Horizon Europe is reshaping maritime innovation across Europe, driving sustainable transformation through strategic partnerships, impactful research, and breakthrough technologies that promise economic returns, environmental gains, and long-term competitiveness for the sector

Large COSCO Shipping container vessel docked at a modern port terminal, surrounded by cargo cranes under a clear blue sky, symbolizing China’s dominant role in global maritime trade

Trade war at sea: Beijing’s naval checkmate

Washington’s revised maritime fees reveal a strategic recalibration in its trade stance with Beijing, sparking global concern over potential supply chain disruptions and rising costs for consumers worldwide

Aerial view of an industrial port area showing several large, rusting cargo ships abandoned at dock. The vessels appear weathered and inactive, surrounded by murky water and overgrown infrastructure, highlighting decay and disuse in a once-busy maritime hub

Deadweight politics

As Trump’s tariffs steam ahead, the World Shipping Council calls foul on a port fee plan that hits harder than a rogue swell

MSC container ship Isabella at berth, cranes in background—strategic control in a single frame

Berth control

MSC isn’t just expanding its fleet—it’s docking itself into global power. With 43 new terminals in the bag, it may soon be handing out berths like party favours