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Exhibition with large portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping, surrounded by images of public engagements, with silhouetted visitors observing

Editorial #5

Donald Trump’s second term starts with diplomatic surprises—an invitation to Xi Jinping, delayed TikTok ban enforcement, and trade talks. Will rhetoric turn into action, or are we entering a new era of uncertainty?

Map illustrating major and minor global trade routes, including sea routes of the Silk Road, highlighting key pathways in international commerce GEOTRENDS.EU

Trump’s triumph: A new era of global shifts

Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory is expected to bring global shifts, impacting shipping, the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S.-China relations, and European markets. What challenges and opportunities are on the horizon?

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Marginal losses in the dry bulk cargo market

Dry bulk cargo market sees marginal losses as all vessel sizes record single-digit declines. Capes drop 2.3%, Supramaxes fall 5.63%, and Handies decrease by 0.33%, pushing BDI down to 1797 points

This undated Italian map of the Middle East was published by the firm G.B. Paravia of Turin, Italy. It is a political map marking the boundaries of states and empires at the date of printing, probably at the very end of the 19th century

Editorial #1

GEO-Trends analyzes the impact of geopolitical developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on maritime transport, security, and the region’s economic and political dynamics