As Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) suspends New Orleans service and transpacific rates double overnight, the global shipping industry reveals how tariff policies create unexpected winners and losers in maritime trade routes
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used the UN Security Council to sketch six hard truths about maritime security—arguably making the boldest case yet for global coordination in seas that grow more lawless
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
Shipping executives warn that Trump’s tariffs will disrupt global trade, increase costs, and push major economies toward recession. Uncertainty grips the industry as retaliatory moves from key trading partners loom
The U.S. just blacklisted 80 more Chinese tech firms. Beyond the political theatrics, this move risks snarling supply chains and shipping lanes already on life support
The maritime industry faces a relentless barrage of geopolitical risks, from trade wars to armed conflicts. With every new crisis, shipping routes, costs, and security concerns shift unpredictably, keeping global trade on edge
Starting February 2025, global shipping alliances are undergoing transformative shifts, with key mergers, new partnerships, and operational shifts changing the global shipping landscape