The UAE is strengthening its role in global shipping through infrastructure, innovation, and regulatory clarity—positioning itself as a resilient maritime hub connecting East and West in an era of shifting trade dynamics
China is reshaping global shipping through massive port investments, shipbuilding dominance, and control over trade flows. Isaac Kardon explains Beijing’s maritime ambitions, strategic vulnerabilities, and the implications for international commerce
Held in Oslo from June 2 to 6, Nor-Shipping 2025 brought together global maritime leaders to explore decarbonisation, digital disruption, and the evolving geopolitics shaping the future of shipping and sustainability
The arrival of the MV COSCO Sheng Shi in Piraeus marks more than a shipping milestone. It cements the port’s role as China’s European vehicle hub—and thrusts Greece deeper into the storm of great-power competition
Goldman Sachs raises its gold target to $3,700—with a risk-case of $4,500—triggering wider concerns for inflation, shipping logistics, insurance costs, and currency confidence
Yiwu’s merchants confront escalating tariffs with strategic diversification, leveraging global networks to sustain trade momentum amid shifting economic landscapes
Critical minerals are the backbone of the 21st century. As China tightens its grip, the U.S. and EU scramble to secure their own supply in a high-stakes geopolitical battle over resources and dominance
The U.S. Trade Representative’s proposal to impose sweeping port fees on Chinese-built ships and operators, as analysed by Greg Miller in Lloyd’s List, could reshape global shipping costs and alliances
Europe’s economy relies on critical raw materials dominated by external players. Can strategic diversification, resource innovation, and policy reforms reduce its vulnerability in an increasingly competitive global market?