Geopolitics

Houthi forces claimed an attack on a vessel near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port, with Bahri confirming its ship was involved

Shipping oil on a VLCC through the Strait of Hormuz now costs around $20 million, according to TotalEnergies' CEO

Canada is preparing a domestic aid package for businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs, anticipating a long-term trade dispute.

South Korea will send its first container ship through the Arctic route, driven by Middle East disruptions.

The Middle East crisis is reshaping Asia-Pacific's upstream oil and gas sector, highlighting Strait of Hormuz vulnerabilities

India's goal to boost steelmaking capacity by 2030 highlights challenges in domestic iron ore supply and quality.

The European Commission has approved a \u20ac4.5 million German state aid scheme to help fishing and aquaculture companies with rising…

Venezuela's rising oil exports and changing destinations are reshaping tanker demand as Middle East disruption continues

Iran warns vessels in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines or detention for non-compliance with transit rules

Asia-Pacific is emerging as a key growth driver for air cargo due to expanding manufacturing in Southeast Asia

Iran has permitted Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz after Baghdad's requests, impacting regional oil transport.

Iran has granted special permits for Iraqi oil tankers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, easing export disruptions for Iraq

Attacks on Russian and Ukrainian port infrastructure are causing grain price hikes and global food supply concerns

European natural gas futures hit a multi-month high due to Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions and geopolitical tensions

Tanker traffic at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port has fallen by over a third due to Houthi blockade threats in the Bab al-Mandeb.

Shipping incidents declined in 2025, but geopolitical conflicts and trade route disruptions pose new safety challenges

Bangladesh faces high LNG spot prices and limited options due to geopolitical tensions and reduced traditional supplies

Ukraine's proposal for a Black Sea shipping truce for agricultural exports was reportedly rejected by Russia

Canada has paused import tariff negotiations with the US, citing a lack of progress in protecting its national interests

NewNew Shipping Line has completed its first container delivery to Murmansk using the Northern Sea Route, boosting its Arctic presence

Piracy incidents off Somalia are increasing as naval forces are stretched thin by other global conflicts.

Ocean carriers are reluctant to return to the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing security risks, even with ceasefires.

Saudi Arabia is rerouting oil shipments via Sinokor tankers to evade Houthi threats, maintaining global supply.

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz expose the fragility of global trade routes, causing shipping declines and rising costs.

Time-critical logistics is now a strategic resilience tool for automotive manufacturers facing complex and disrupted supply chains

Oil prices dipped after the US announced its strictest economic sanctions yet on Iran, impacting global market stability

Iran pledges a "devastating" response as the US warns of "tough" economic sanctions, escalating tensions.

AET's chief urged the maritime industry and regulators to update security protocols due to persistent global conflicts.

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz saw a notable reduction on Thursday, indicating growing maritime security concerns

Marine insurance compliance is evolving due to unreliable AIS data, increased sanctions, and more false flag operations.