War Risk Has Returned to the Centre of Global Shipping The maritime industry is facing its most challenging geopolitical environment in decades. The simultaneous escalation
Italy already makes steel differently from most of Europe. Federacciai’s president said 90% of Italian steel in 2024 came from electric furnaces fed with scrap,
For decades, Dubai has established itself as the commercial gateway to the Middle East. At the heart of this success lies Jebel Ali Port, operated
Reports that Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) may be exploring the acquisition of a stake in Hapag-Lloyd have reignited discussion over the ownership of Germany’s largest
The container shipping industry has entered a phase of strategic recalibration in the first half of 2026. Following the unprecedented volatility of the early 2020s,
Over the past year, wheat commodity prices have experienced moderate volatility, shaped by shifting supply conditions, geopolitical factors, and transportation costs. After elevated levels in
March 2026 — Eastern Mediterranean / Red Sea Israel’s maritime trade is navigating one of the most difficult periods in recent history, as escalating tensions
This week, the Strait of Hormuz, the main maritime corridor for transporting oil and gas from the Persian Gulf to global markets, was effectively closed
In recent years, several Italian public entities have started programs to modernize their fleets, supported by state and EU funds and promoted by institutions such
After a period of sharp fluctuations caused by external factors such as drought, freight rate fluctuations and changes in demand for commodities e.g. liquefied natural
