Geopolitics

EU leaders back Finland's plan for a joint Arctic icebreaker fleet amid rising commercial and geopolitical significance.

Pharmaceutical supply chains in Europe and the US are increasingly reliant on China and India for key ingredients.

Chinese companies are expanding their global reach by localizing operations and integrating into international supply chains

Klaipėda port receives €100 million EIB loan to become a strategic defence and clean energy hub in the Baltic region

Geopolitical factors, energy concerns, technology, and trade policies are reshaping global supply chains towards resilience.

Global conflicts and climate change are converging, threatening the stability of international supply chains for critical commodities

The US military is experiencing ammunition shortages due to the Iran conflict, according to the Department of Defense Inspector General.

Middle East logistics has navigated a complex year, underscoring the importance of resilience in managing disruptions.

The tanker market is set to benefit from increased oil production in the Americas, boosting cargo availability.

Iran is developing northern ports and land routes to counter the impact of a US-led maritime blockade on its southern ports

A tanker shipping ETF has seen significant gains, driven by geopolitical tensions and increased crude oil transport demand.

Japan's industrial production fell by 0.2% in July 2026, marking the first decline in four months due to global uncertainties

Ground Control is now a vendor in DNK's new program to track vessels and counter GNSS jamming in high-risk areas.

Russia is increasingly relying on non-G7 flagged tankers, especially those from Hong Kong, for crude oil exports

DP World is expanding its trucking fleet and adding new land routes to diversify supply chains linked to the Persian Gulf

DP World is expanding its overland logistics network to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz due to geopolitical risks

Iran has expanded its Strait of Hormuz blacklist to 77 vessels, including tankers from KOTC and Bahri.

Drewry's Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) rose 1% to a new record, driven by geopolitical and typhoon disruptions.

Russia imported a record 172,000 tonnes of oil products in August, including gasoline, from India.

Copper futures fell to a six-week low due to increasing expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike.

Oil prices increased by 3% after attacks targeted Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, including a key pipeline.

Global air cargo volumes saw a slight 1% dip week-on-week, while average rates remained stable at $3.00 per kilogram.

An Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Qeshm Island, causing one fatality and four injuries, ahead of regional shipping talks

Regional diplomatic discussions are commencing in the Middle East, marking the first coordinated dialogue since the recent conflict.

Russian airstrikes on Odesa have caused further disruptions to Black Sea shipping, affecting vessel movements and cargo.

Oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz are increasingly disabling AIS signals and using anti-drone defenses due to geopolitical risks

Container shipping capacity is returning to the Red Sea, while rates from China to Jeddah and Khor al Fakkan break Covid-19 records

Over two tonnes of narcotics have been seized from vessel sea chests since 2017, linking Latin America to global destinations

The UK's trade deficit reached its lowest point in six months during July 2026, as exports increased and imports fell

Southeast Asia's energy security demands more than new refineries or oil reserves, emphasizing logistics and regional coordination