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Maritime chokepoints are commonly ranked according to the volume of trade passing through them, but this can obscure their true economic and operational importance. The report argues that criticality also depends on network position, congestion risk, alternative routes, economic dependence and ownership. Evidence from Panama, Suez, Piraeus, the Red Sea and Hormuz shows that the costs and benefits associated with […]
Shipping decarbonisation is falling behind the trajectory required to reach its 2030 breakthrough target, despite continued progress in alternative-fuel technology and infrastructure. Methanol-capable tonnage has increased sharply and more ports are offering methanol bunkering, but orders for zero-emission-capable vessels have declined while demand, finance and policy indicators remain off track. Regulatory uncertainty is now affecting investment decisions throughout the maritime […]
Marine insurance came under mounting pressure as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz contracted sharply in spring 2026. Inb this assessment from May, analysis shows that daily transits fell from around 100–140 vessels to as few as two to four, leaving ships and crews awaiting safe passage. The report examines how vessel incidents, restricted passage and higher war-risk costs […]
Connected trade corridors are becoming increasingly important as geopolitical disruption, climate pressures and shifting manufacturing patterns redraw global cargo flows. The report examines how ports, feeder services, shortsea shipping and inland transport can provide alternative pathways when established maritime routes are disrupted. It argues that resilience and routing flexibility are becoming as important as cost and efficiency. Why we chose […]
Port power increasingly extends beyond cargo handling to encompass industrial capacity, energy security, digital infrastructure and naval access. With 80% of world trade moving by sea and just 4.9% of ports handling half of maritime exports, disruption at a small number of gateways can rapidly generate global consequences. A new report examines how ports are becoming the functional capitals of […]
Global trade fragmentation along geopolitical lines could reduce global exports by 18.6% and global GDP by 5.1% by 2050. Replacing multilateral cooperation with a patchwork of free-trade agreements could produce even greater disruption, cutting exports by 26.9%. By contrast, stronger international cooperation could increase global exports by 17.9%, underlining what is at stake for shipping, ports and international supply chains. […]
The Greek shipping orderbook is shifting decisively back towards conventional-fuel vessels amid continuing uncertainty over emissions regulation and alternative marine fuels. Conventional IFO-fuelled ships increased from 76% of the orderbook in June 2025 to 86% in July 2026, while the LNG-fuelled share fell from 21% to 12%. The change comes as Greek owners accelerate newbuilding investment and position the fleet […]
LNG bunker vessels will require significant fleet expansion as the number of LNG-fuelled ships and their fuel consumption continue to rise. Around 58 bunker vessels are currently in service and 32 are on order, while projected demand could require a global fleet of between 165 and 208 vessels by 2030. Supporting infrastructure at ports will also need to expand to […]
Port congestion remains uneven across the global freight network, with several major gateways experiencing delays exceeding five days. Shanghai, Jebel Ali, Dammam, Vancouver and Oakland are among the ports under pressure, while waiting times are considerably longer at parts of the African port network. Conditions remain comparatively stable across much of Northeast Asia and Oceania, although equipment shortages persist at […]