“In the first half of 2026, Chinese iron ore mining fell by 7% y/y due to a 6% y/y increase in iron ore net imports and weaker steel production. The country is increasingly sourcing its iron ore from abroad because it is often of higher grade and…
Introduction International shipping has entered a new era of sustained geopolitical disruption. A series of entrenched regional conflicts affecting some of the world’s most strategically vital maritime chokepoints—including the Arabian Sea and St…
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Cargo fires and cargo loss remain among the most serious safety, operational and financial risks facing the maritime industry. Despite advances in vessel design, onboard systems and cargo handling practices, the early detection of fire within container…
Cargo Fire & Loss Innovation Initiative: building evidence for safer cargo operations Read More »
Vessel called at Indian terminal alongside Iranian-owned vessel
Was a container ship transshipping Iranian cargoes before US strike? Read More »
Container ship called at Mumbai-area port terminal alongside Iranian-owned vessel
Was a container ship transhipping Iranian cargoes before US strike? Read More »