Geopolitics

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed ExxonMobil to sue Cuban state-owned entities over oil assets seized in 1960

Maritime security concerns are escalating in the Black Sea and Strait of Hormuz, impacting vessel operations and insurance costs

Maritime GPS jamming incidents surged to nearly one million globally in Q1 2026, predominantly in the Middle East Gulf.

A BIMCO paper warns shipowners about geopolitical cyber security risks from national strategies in an unstable global environment

Three oil tankers carrying 5 million barrels of crude have departed the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global supply

A supertanker operator booked a vessel from the Persian Gulf to India at nearly nine times the benchmark rate, reflecting a severe vessel…

Marine insurers are cautiously welcoming diplomatic efforts in the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing uncertainty over its management.

The IMO has directed thousands of ships in the Persian Gulf to hold position as it begins evacuating stranded seafarers

Fertilizer exports through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly 530,000 tons weekly after significant disruption

Global shipping faces a new era of unpredictability due to geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains, according to Allianz Commercial

Global shipping losses are near historic lows, yet the maritime industry confronts complex and evolving risks.

UAE oil exports rebounded to 85% of pre-Iran conflict levels in early June, leveraging pipelines and alternate routes.

Iran's oil industry expects a slow recovery in crude output and exports, despite ongoing talks to lift sanctions.

The Versailles MOU has dramatically shifted maritime risk, causing Brent crude prices to fall 30% to $77.

Geopolitical uncertainties, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz, are expected to maintain volatility in container shipping.

IRU calls for enhanced legal certainty for civilian road transporters involved in European military logistics during crises

Nord Stream 2's owner is suing the EU to annul the bloc's binding phase-out of Russian gas imports

Oman introduced two temporary shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate safe vessel passage without tolls

An arbitration tribunal has been formed to resolve a dispute regarding revoked permits for an LNG terminal in Panama.

Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma criticized US proposals to further limit ASML's exports to China, advocating for cooperative export…

Geopolitical events in the Middle East highlight fossil fuel market volatility, driving supply chain electrification efforts

The maritime industry is cautioned against sidelining the social pillar of ESG due to current geopolitical and economic pressures.

Ukraine's military claims to have destroyed Russian drone boats illegally equipped with Starlink terminals, impacting Black Sea operations

Middle East conflict and Hormuz blockade are pushing marine fuel prices higher, increasing the appeal of alternative fuels

Venezuela's shipping sector is reopening as sanctions ease, creating new opportunities and challenges for logistics operations

India's coal imports are showing divergent trends, with thermal coal decreasing but Russian coal arrivals increasing.

China's Fujian aircraft carrier sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a sensitive waterway, for the first time since April

Political instability is reshaping operational strategies, investments, and decarbonization efforts across global shipping, according to a…

IMO and Oman have launched a phased evacuation protocol to improve safety for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

A large-scale operation is underway to free vessels and 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.