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Aerial photograph of the “OOCL Piraeus” mega-container ship approaching the Port of Piraeus, Greece, in July 2023, escorted by tugboats. The port is packed with colorful shipping containers and cranes, with the city and hills of Piraeus visible in the background, highlighting its role as a major European logistics hub

Corridors of influence: The strategic rewiring of Greek ports

While Greece’s ports transform into strategic assets within the IMEC corridor framework, Beijing’s Piraeus investment collides with Washington’s infrastructure ambitions, creating an unexpectedly complex maritime theatre where economics meets geopolitics in rather uncomfortable ways

A high-angle view of Pipavav Terminal in India, featuring multiple container ships docked at the port. Large cranes are actively loading and unloading cargo, while stacks of colorful shipping containers line the terminal. The surrounding infrastructure includes warehouses and transport trucks, highlighting the port’s role in India’s growing trade network

Maersk’s $5 billion bet on India’s maritime future

Maersk’s $5 billion investment in India’s ports and logistics is a strategic move, but can it truly challenge China’s supremacy in global shipbuilding? The answer lies in the industry’s structure, not in political knee-jerks

A vibrant shipyard scene at Cochin Shipyard, India, showcasing two massive red gantry cranes labeled “COCHIN SHIPYARD.” A ship component is being carefully lifted by the cranes, while workers and infrastructure in the background highlight the bustling activity of the facility. The sky is a mix of blue and warm hues, reflecting the industrial dynamism of India's shipbuilding ambitions

A billion-dollar question: Can India outbuild China?

Can India become the next global shipbuilding giant? With Maersk’s new partnership and a $2.9 billion government push, the West may finally have a counterweight to China’s maritime dominance