Hundreds of new feeders under construction. Spot rates under pressure. Charter rates holding firm. Orderbooks at record highs. Something does not add up — and the answer has very little to do with shipping economics
The Orient/East-Med corridor and the Chinese shadow over Europe’s transport backbone expose how EU transport integration increasingly overlaps with external power, raising questions about control, strategy, and Europe’s real leverage
China has formally unveiled its third Policy Paper for Latin America and the Caribbean, a document that serves not as mere diplomatic protocol but as a comprehensive manifesto of its long-term strategic ambitions, confirming Beijing’s LATAM strategy is fully operational
Washington backs the Elefsina port development with $125 million to counter China’s Piraeus dominance, but can a shipyard-turned-logistics hub genuinely compete with COSCO’s proven Mediterranean powerhouse? The numbers tell a rather sobering story
On November 1, 2024, Novi Sad station’s roof collapsed, killing 16. The disaster exposed deep social fractures and sparked political and geopolitical conflict, with Chinese influence at the heart of public anger
Recent diplomatic exchanges between China and Pacific Island nations expose a sophisticated dual-track approach where Beijing’s official statements conceal more ambitious regional designs than their carefully crafted diplomatic language suggests
China’s soft push in Southeast Asia isn’t just about trade. It’s a carefully crafted strategy to entrench its influence through infrastructure, investments, and subtle cultural infiltration
Yiwu’s merchants confront escalating tariffs with strategic diversification, leveraging global networks to sustain trade momentum amid shifting economic landscapes