It’s been exactly one year since the so-called ‘Liberation Day’, when US President Donald Trump shocked global markets by declaring that the US would be pursuing its “economic independence.” What… read more →
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) form the foundation of the Indian economy. They account for 29% of the nation’s GDP and 49% of its exports, and are looking to… read more →
Container shipping companies are set to restart at the Omani Port of Salalah today, Tuesday, 31 March, after a drone strike on Saturday closed the key transhipment hub. AP Moller-Maersk… read more →
All vessels are required to sail under a flag, providing them with a nationality and legal jurisdiction for their operations in international waters. The flag state is responsible for ensuring… read more →
The recent conflict in the Middle East has ground supply chains to a halt and disrupted maritime trade from the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean. The disruptions in production… read more →
The recent tensions concerning the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to reach far beyond just mere shipping routes. Traders and shipowners are now confronting a different kind of disruption –… read more →
Since the war in the Middle East began earlier this month, disruptions to maritime and air shipping routes have urged carrier companies to move to road freight. Maritime shipping companies… read more →
Asian countries have been increasing their local coal-fired power generation and seeking new coal suppliers, as liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments into the region remain stuck at the Hormuz chokepoint. … read more →
For anyone involved in trade finance, goods in motion means capital in motion. When a container or a palletised shipment is delayed, the impact isn’t just limited to supply chains;… read more →
On Saturday, 7 March, the Qatar Chamber announced they will facilitate the movement of goods through Qatar’s land border with Saudi Arabia, calling on shipping companies operating in the country… read more →
