Global merchandise trade delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter of 2026, with surging demand for artificial intelligence-related technologies helping to offset the growing disruption caused by the war in the Middle East, ac…
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As with other countries, the Greek shipping industry, faces growing pressure from crew shortages, geopolitical uncertainty and increasing competition for skilled seafarers, workforce diversification is becoming an increasingly important part of long-te…
On 13 July 2026, US Central Command announced a renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports (effective 14 July), ending a 60-day ceasefire following Iran’s 7 July attacks on commercial vessels in the strait. Average daily dry-bulk transits through th…
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“During the last two weeks of July, dirty tanker loadings from Russian Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports fell 62% compared to the previous four weeks’ average. Exports averaged 0.98 million barrels per day (mbpd) compared to 2.59 mbpd in the previo…
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Dear Secretaries General, We are writing to you to reiterate our concerns regarding the potential imposition of tolls or service fees in the Strait of Hormuz. As the International Maritime Organization has highlighted repeatedly, since the beginning of…