Alexandros Itimoudis
Does Indonesia’s Entry into BRICS Bloc Reshape Shipping in Southeast Asia?
Indonesia's entry into BRICS as a full member, alongside Thailand and Malaysia as partner countries, introduces several geopolitical shifts that could influence the shipping...
Brazil pioneers technology integration in maritime operations
South America is about to play an important role in global maritime trade, with regional players starting to emerge as the trade routes via...
Mombasa Port Metrics Highlight Need for LAPSSET New Corridor
The LAPSSET corridor project, centered around Lamu Port, aims to establish a new transport and economic corridor, positioning Lamu as a strategic complement to...
Chapman Freeborn partners with AJEX Logistics Services to bolster Saudi Arabian operations
Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations into Saudi Arabia, following a new agreement with AJEX Logistics Services, a company based in the Middle...
We Asked AI: Container Shipping on Grand Chess Game
The shipping industry holds a highly strategic position in global affairs, serving as a critical lever for world leaders seeking to advance their economic...
Rerouting intensifies competition among African ports
The global shipping industry has increasingly turned to alternative routes via the Cape of Good Hope in recent months, driven by disruptions in the...
Gaza truce talks to shape Eastern Mediterranean ports future
Qatari officials and various sources acknowledge the unpredictability of when a truce between Hamas and Israel might occur. There are reports, though, indicating that...
Geopolitical Tensions Rise as NATO Launches Baltic Sea Initiative to Counter Subsea Threats
NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte co-hosted a summit of Baltic Sea allies yesterday (14 January) launching new military activity in the Black Sea to protect...
Red Sea and Black Sea Remain in Distruption, Situation Still Tentative
2025 will be a crucial year for global trade and especially shipping industry. The current year keeps facing growing challenges on two main fronts:...
Can US-Japan-Philippines Triangle Counter China’s Shipping Dominance?
The prospect of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States forming a trade shipping alliance in the context of ongoing territorial disputes and trade...