Alexandros Itimoudis
Commercial Shipping: Crucial Εlement in Potential Conflict Between China and US
A recent Wall Street Journal article delves into the critical interplay between military needs and commercial shipping capabilities, emphasizing the strategic importance of global...
Bay of Bengal in the Center of Geopolitical Dynamics Amid High Port Competitiveness
As the Indo-Pacific concept gains traction, the Bengal area is expected to emerge as a major center of economic development in Asia in the...
How Are China’s BRI Ports Affected by Red Sea Disruptions
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China encompasses numerous pivotal cargo ports as part of its comprehensive infrastructure and investment endeavor designed to...
Vietnam tries to capitalize on US-China trade tensions
Vietnam has emerged as one of the main beneficiaries in Southeast Asia from the ongoing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, the...
Global shipping costs surge with key ports showing signs of adaptability
In the first half of 2024, global shipping costs experienced a significant surge, influenced by a mix of operational and geopolitical challenges.
These included disruptions...
PSA International: Driving Global Trade from Key Strategic Ports
PSA International, a global port group headquartered in Singapore, is a leading operator of ports and terminals across the world.
The company's operations span various...
Tariff Escalations, Supply Chain Shifts, and Scenarios for Future Under Trump
The US-China trade conflict, instigated during the first Trump tenure (2016-2020), was characterized by mounting tariffs, reciprocal actions, and geopolitical strains that altered the...
How Rerouting Shifts Impact West African Ports
Security threats in the Red Sea have led to a considerable redirection of cargo ships, causing widespread implications for global trade and transportation.
These disturbances...
Shipping industry weighs impact of Trump’s reelection
Following the election of Donald Trump as the next US president, there is heightened interest among shipping industry professionals regarding the economic policies his...
UAE’s Expanding Ports and Maritime Strategy: A Regional Power Play
The increasing geopolitical significance of ports in the Gulf region is becoming a prominent trend in the shipping industry.
Among Middle Eastern nations, the United...
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