Geopolitics

The US and Canada will intensify trade negotiations after Trump accused Canada of unfair practices, with new tariffs looming.

Canada cancelled a joint bridge opening event with the US after new tariffs were announced by former President Trump

The EU naval force has intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker, signaling increased enforcement against vessels suspected of false flags

Seafarers are increasingly exposed to geopolitical risks, a critical but often overlooked aspect of global supply chain operations.

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East persist, leading to continued attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Copper prices advanced as China's supply tightened due to a crackdown on VAT fraud, impacting scrap availability.

Goldman Sachs raised its European gas price forecast, attributing it to delayed Persian Gulf LNG export recovery amidst Middle East tensions

Atradius warns that a sustained closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push the world economy into recession.

US sanctions have severely impacted SeaLead Shipping, causing its global ranking to plummet from 13th to 80th.

Geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are straining war risk insurance, affecting shipping routes and costs

China has cut Iranian crude oil imports by 40% due to U.S. sanctions on Chinese refineries, impacting Iran's revenues

Ukraine's corn trade has stalled due to port attacks, causing shipping delays and deterring international buyers

Oil prices rose in volatile trading due to escalating Middle East tensions and new threats to Red Sea shipping.

Eurozone investor morale reached a five-month high in June 2026, driven by hopes for a resolution to the Iran conflict

Azerbaijan and Germany are deepening economic ties in manufacturing, logistics, and construction, moving beyond oil and gas.

Canadian provinces are maintaining their bans on U.S. alcohol, despite tariff threats from the American President

Renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz are undermining shipping confidence, making the critical oil chokepoint dangerous.

Two Saudi crude tankers reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, disrupting shipping through vital chokepoints

IEA warns that Middle East hostilities are increasing concerns regarding the stability of global oil supplies and prices

Nakilat's H1 2026 net profit slightly decreased to QAR 857 million, impacted by regional geopolitical tensions

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly seeking a more lenient U.S. law regarding the sale of Chinese-owned vehicles.

New import tariffs are reportedly imminent from the Trump administration, affecting numerous countries despite economic warnings

Renewed hostilities between Iran and the US are raising concerns about the global energy market and broader economic stability.

India and Indonesia will jointly develop Sabang Port, enhancing maritime cooperation and providing a strategic foothold near the Malacca…

Oil prices stabilized, easing from peaks, as de-escalation hopes emerge between the US and Iran, despite Red Sea threats

UK natural gas prices fell as diplomatic efforts to ease US-Iran tensions emerged, reversing a four-month high.

US President issues directives to bolster domestic aluminum production and secure critical mineral supply chains, emphasizing reshoring…

The global maritime sector is navigating persistent labor deficits and increasing geopolitical instability, moving away from predictable…

Wärtsilä recorded an all-time high order intake in Q2, fueled by decarbonization initiatives and geopolitical shifts.

Gasoline prices in the Netherlands are nearing record levels due to rising oil costs and escalating Middle East tensions.