Alexandros Itimoudis
Is Strait of Malacca at Risk from Supply Chain Weaponization?
Recent disruptions in the Red Sea have highlighted the significant challenges facing the global shipping industry in maintaining operational stability. Meanwhile, the Strait of...
COSCO, ONE enhance their Middle East-Indian Sub offerings
Two of the largest container lines have announced changes in their intra-Middle East/Indian Subcontinent service networks.
Towards the end of October, Ocean Network Express (ONE)...
Middle East Turmoil: Recent developments, oil production fears, and global shipping impacts
As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, concerns are mounting over potential disruptions to oil production and their far-reaching effects on...
How Red Sea Tensions Are Redefining Global Trade Routes
As geopolitical tensions escalate around the Red Sea, several ports have benefitted from the rerouting of the vessels, gaining traction, while others have seen...
Marlink security operations centre identifies escalating maritime cyber threats
Marlink has published a comprehensive report on global maritime cyber threats from its Security Operations Centre (SOC). The document, which utilizes data from the...
IMO MEPC advances talks on new regulations for reducing ship GHG emissions
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) made significant progress in negotiations on binding global regulations for the IMO net-zero framework, aiming to meet the greenhouse...
Dual-use dilemmas: Geospatial insights into China’s port investments
China aims to expand its global influence through infrastructure development and economic partnerships across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The Maritime Silk Road is a key...
BIMCO approves management agreement for autonomous vessels
BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has recently approved the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement to support the increasing number of remotely controlled vessels.
The AUTOSHIPMAN deal establishes a standardized contractual...
East Java Multipurpose Terminal could operate as “weight lifter” for Indonesia
The recent inauguration of the East Java Multipurpose Terminal (EJMT) marks a significant development in Indonesia's maritime infrastructure, particularly for the bustling region of...
How data-driven digitalization is transforming the shipping industry
In an era where data is likened to a new currency, the shipping industry is embracing the transformative power of digitalization, utilizing data analytics...
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Ukrainian ports face new risks after drone strikes on Russia
On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a large-scale, simultaneous drone strike campaign targeting multiple Russian air bases deep inside enemy territory.
This marks a significant...
Mixed response to Suez Canal discounts
Container lines are mostly not ready to follow CMA CGM in dabbling with a Red Sea return, notwithstanding the Suez Canal Authority's (SCA's) discounts,...
Mersin International Port completes first phase of expansion project
Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP), a key gateway terminal in Türkiye and a joint venture between PSA International, IFM, and Akfen, officially completed...
GEODIS unveils low-carbon air freight solution
GEODIS introduces GEODIS AirSmart, an innovative low-carbon air freight service designed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions through optimized performance.
The official launch takes place today...