The current market is characterized by strong instability and uncertainty due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts and possible rules that the United States of America could
Every year, fires aboard ships result in loss of life and significant damage to the vessels themselves. Most onboard fires originate in the engine room,
As the dry bulk shipping industry steps into 2025, uncertainty looms over the sector, shaped by global economic shifts, trade disputes, and evolving environmental regulations.
The 2024 transit season on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) has reached unprecedented levels, confirming its status as an increasingly vital corridor for trade, particularly
A few hours later the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas came into effect last Sunday, the leader of Yemen’s Houthis said that as long
As we are entering 2025, it’s a good opportunity to look back at the year that just passed. Multiple challenges that affected maritime shipping in
After the first semester of 2024 ended, PortEconomics member Theo Notteboom issued an analysis showing the year-on-year TEU growth in the top European container ports.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the reformed EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) are expected to have a significant impact on the cement
The concern for global warming and climate change has grown in recent years, especially within the European Union. In order to achieve climate neutrality by
Since Russia’s invasion in Ukraine European countries are betting on efficiency measures and increased LNG imports from non-Russian sources to help cut the continent’s dependence
