Geopolitics

Myanmar is working to revive the Dawei deep-sea port project, with Russia and Thailand showing renewed interest

Baltic grain exporters are seeing a boost in demand as blocked supplies from the Black Sea region spur buyers to seek alternatives

Russian forces launched a prolonged attack targeting Ukrainian ports, industrial sites, and retail distribution facilities.

Turkey's diesel imports from the US and India surged to record levels in August due to a Russian export ban and Iran conflict disruptions.

A looming US-Canada trade dispute could escalate costs for agriculture, forest products, and consumer goods due to new tariffs

The US is assessing its dependence on Canada for key resources such as oil, aluminum, and pickup trucks.

CARGOLAND's EU CBEC 2026 event will convene experts and attendees to discuss e-commerce taxation, customs, and trade dynamics.

A key Ireland-Russia alumina shipping corridor faces potential disruption from new EU sanctions, impacting Russian aluminum production.

US authorities are investigating Apex Logistics, a Kuehne+Nagel subsidiary, for allegedly evading Nvidia chip export bans to China

Oil prices extended their decline as markets anticipate that diplomatic progress in the Middle East could ease supply constraints

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase despite persistent US-Iran tensions, with Iran-Oman talks underway

DNV's report reveals growing alternative fuel adoption but warns of significant uncertainty in shipping's decarbonization due to…

Export disruptions are increasingly hurting tanker demand as seaborne volumes decline and oil stocks decrease, according to BIMCO.

Commercial tanker transits through the Strait of Hormuz remain near historic lows, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East

Saudi Aramco is increasing September oil offerings outside the Strait of Hormuz, a move to bypass a critical chokepoint

Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets are disrupting Black Sea grain exports, increasing shipping risks and impacting global food supply…

Iraq may pay contractors in crude oil for the $17 billion 'Development Road' project, linking the Persian Gulf to Europe

Gas station queues are growing in Tehran as the US tightens sanctions, threatening further economic isolation.

The UN Secretary-General warned that shipping disruptions in critical maritime choke points are threatening global food supplies

US and Canadian aluminum groups advocate ending mutual tariffs and forming a united front against China's trade practices.

Canada's West Coast ports are aiming for a larger role in diversifying national trade away from the United States.

The European Central Bank plans to increase interest rates in September to address economic pressures from the Iran war.

The IMF reported that the global economy has handled energy disruptions from the Iran war better than expected, despite fiscal pressures.

Donald Trump dismissed speculation that the CIA director's Moscow visit concerned Russian plans to test European defenses.

Japan plans to support new oil pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing energy security after recent disruptions

UN Secretary-General advocates for a collaborative mechanism to secure essential maritime trade routes and improve supply chain stability

Wheat futures climbed to a one-month high as increased Russia-Ukraine conflict threatened Black Sea grain shipments

China's major steelmakers are expected to maintain strong credit profiles despite lower output and weaker exports.

Copper futures reached a new record high of over $6.7 per pound, fueled by persistent supply risks and US tariff speculation

Middle East disruption and new US tariffs have reshaped global container flows, impacting port rankings in H1 2026