A recent Wall Street Journal article delves into the critical interplay between military needs and commercial shipping capabilities, emphasizing the strategic importance of global...

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Bay of Bengal in the Center of Geopolitical Dynamics Amid High Port Competitiveness

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 11, 2024 0

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...

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How Are China’s BRI Ports Affected by Red Sea Disruptions

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 9, 2024 0

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China encompasses numerous pivotal cargo ports as part of its comprehensive infrastructure and investment endeavor designed to...

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Vietnam tries to capitalize on US-China trade tensions

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 8, 2024 0

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...

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Global shipping costs surge with key ports showing signs of adaptability

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 8, 2024 0

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...

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PSA International: Driving Global Trade from Key Strategic Ports

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 7, 2024 0

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...

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Tariff Escalations, Supply Chain Shifts, and Scenarios for Future Under Trump

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 7, 2024 0

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...

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How Rerouting Shifts Impact West African Ports

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 6, 2024 0

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...

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UAE’s Expanding Ports and Maritime Strategy: A Regional Power Play

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 6, 2024 0

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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Geopolitical tensions and strategic investments reshape Baltic port dynamics amid Ukrainian conflict

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 5, 2024 0

The war in Ukraine has significantly impacted Baltic container ports in various ways. These changes underline the broader shifts and adaptations needed within the...

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Rising competition among Bengal ports, while India and Bangladesh advance development projects

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 4, 2024 0

The Bay of Bengal has become more and more influential in the global shipping industry due to its strategic location which is attracting more...

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Suez Canal Crisis: Dwindling revenues and rising regional tensions reshape global trade

Alexandros Itimoudis - November 4, 2024 0

The strategic importance of the Suez Canal as a global maritime artery has come into sharp focus following recent revelations by Egyptian President Abdel...

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