Maritime Market Intelligence & Reports

Shipping chokepoints pose a growing risk to global trade

David Callanan
August 28, 2026

Maritime decarbonization pathways to 2050

David Callanan
August 28, 2026

China maritime strategy expands across the Indian Ocean

David Callanan
August 28, 2026

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UK ETS shipping rules covering emissions from domestic maritime voyages

UK ETS shipping rules take effect for domestic voyages

August 28, 2026

UK ETS shipping requirements have applied to vessels operating on domestic UK voyages since 1 July 2026, adding another layer to the industry’s increasingly complex emissions regulatory framework. This report explains which ships, voyages and greenhouse gases fall within the scheme, who is responsible for compliance and how emissions must be monitored, verified and covered by UK allowances. It also […]

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Port of Houston maritime traffic supporting 7.7 billion in Texas economic activity

Port of Houston supports $537.7 billion in Texas economic activity

August 28, 2026

The Port of Houston supported an estimated $537.7 billion in economic activity across Texas in 2025, underlining its importance to the state’s maritime, industrial and logistics sectors. This detailed economic-impact study examines cargo handled at both public and private terminals along the Houston Ship Channel and measures its contribution to employment, business revenue, personal income and tax receipts. It finds […]

Port congestion and operational delays across major US and Canadian West Coast shipping hubs

Port congestion and operational delays across global shipping hubs

August 28, 2026

Port congestion continues to disrupt shipping schedules across several important global gateways, although operating conditions vary considerably by region. This August 2026 update assesses delays, container availability and inland transport constraints at ports across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. It highlights significant disruption at Jebel Ali, Dammam and Mombasa, weather-related delays at major Chinese ports, and […]

China’s Maritime Silk Road linking strategic global ports across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe

China’s Maritime Silk Road and the strategic role of global ports

August 20, 2026

China’s Maritime Silk Road is reshaping the strategic significance of ports and maritime infrastructure across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, as Chinese investment increasingly intersects with trade routes, economic influence and naval power. China’s Maritime Silk Road has developed into far more than a programme of port and infrastructure investment. This new issue brief examines how Beijing is using maritime […]