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Maritime chokepoints cannot be measured by traffic alone

David Callanan
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Shipping decarbonisation falls behind 2030 zero-emission fuel target

David Callanan
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Marine insurance faces mounting pressure from Strait of Hormuz disruption

David Callanan
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Container ship transiting a major port corridor in the Western Indian Ocean region

Connected trade corridors reshape global maritime trade

September 25, 2026

Connected trade corridors are becoming increasingly important as geopolitical disruption, climate pressures and shifting manufacturing patterns redraw global cargo flows. The report examines how ports, feeder services, shortsea shipping and inland transport can provide alternative pathways when established maritime routes are disrupted. It argues that resilience and routing flexibility are becoming as important as cost and efficiency. Why we chose […]

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Global maritime network concentration showing 4.9% of ports handling half of maritime exports

Port power reshapes the geography of global trade

September 18, 2026

Port power increasingly extends beyond cargo handling to encompass industrial capacity, energy security, digital infrastructure and naval access. With 80% of world trade moving by sea and just 4.9% of ports handling half of maritime exports, disruption at a small number of gateways can rapidly generate global consequences. A new report examines how ports are becoming the functional capitals of […]

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Global trade fragmentation could cut exports by 18.6% by 2050

September 18, 2026

Global trade fragmentation along geopolitical lines could reduce global exports by 18.6% and global GDP by 5.1% by 2050. Replacing multilateral cooperation with a patchwork of free-trade agreements could produce even greater disruption, cutting exports by 26.9%. By contrast, stronger international cooperation could increase global exports by 17.9%, underlining what is at stake for shipping, ports and international supply chains. […]

Greek shipping orderbook and vessel deliveries from 2006 to mid-2026

Greek shipping orderbook shifts back towards conventional vessels

September 18, 2026

The Greek shipping orderbook is shifting decisively back towards conventional-fuel vessels amid continuing uncertainty over emissions regulation and alternative marine fuels. Conventional IFO-fuelled ships increased from 76% of the orderbook in June 2025 to 86% in July 2026, while the LNG-fuelled share fell from 21% to 12%. The change comes as Greek owners accelerate newbuilding investment and position the fleet […]