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This Asia-Pacific focused presentation maps how global and regional maritime trade are evolving as growth slows and supply chains reconfigure. It notes that maritime transport still carries around 79% of world trade by volume, with the Asia-Pacific region handling roughly 54% of all seaborne cargo and the top ten countries accounting for nearly 87% of the region’s throughput, underlining strong […]
Global ports are entering a new phase where digital transformation is becoming the main driver of port efficiency. Emerging data standards, automation and real-time operational visibility promise substantial gains in productivity, asset utilisation and service reliability. But without interoperable systems and industry-wide collaboration, many ports risk falling behind more digitally advanced competitors. The report argues that port operations are reaching the […]
The latest rankings of the world’s major container ports reaffirm the continued dominance of Asia’s leading transshipment and gateway hubs. Singapore, Shanghai, Busan and Ningbo-Zhoushan remain firmly at the top across measures such as transshipment volumes, vessel calls and ultra-large container vessel arrivals. The results highlight a largely stable competitive landscape, with established ports consolidating their positions rather than experiencing major shifts. […]
Tightening IMO and EU climate regulations are pushing owners to prioritise ship retrofits as a key pathway to keep existing tonnage compliant and cut emissions. The report outlines the main retrofit options—from hull and propeller upgrades, advanced coatings and air-lubrication systems to wind-assist, alternative fuels and onboard carbon capture—and links them to evolving regulatory requirements. It also sets out how […]
The latest monthly overview outlines key developments in maritime security across major global hotspots, including the Gulf of Guinea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Northwest Indian Ocean, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, and the Black Sea. Overall activity remains relatively low in several regions, though the underlying threat environment is still shaped by fragile political, economic and criminal conditions […]
The global shipping sector continues to perform, but in a market where capital follows acceleration, stability is no longer enough to stay at the front of the investment queue. The global shipping sector is holding steady, but investor attention is increasingly flowing toward faster-growing transport segments such as aviation and passenger transport. The widening performance gap highlights a sector where […]
Green corridors are expanding worldwide, with 84 initiatives now active, but most remain stuck behind a growing “feasibility wall” as fuel cost gaps and policy uncertainty slow advancement. A few routes have reached real deployment, yet many others face stalled timelines, limited cargo-owner willingness to pay, and hesitation pending clearer IMO rules. Overall momentum is positive, but uneven and increasingly […]
The global trade environment is weakening for 2026, and this shift poses growing risks for Latin America and the Caribbean. While the region posts solid export growth in 2025 — helped by strong U.S. demand, Asian supply-chain shifts and firmer commodity prices — these supports are temporary. With U.S. tariff hikes, slowing global demand and falling foreign investment, the region […]
Europe’s ship recycling potential is set to rise sharply as EU-owned vessels reach end-of-life in the mid-2030s, creating a significant stream of high-quality scrap steel for green steelmaking. The report shows that this material could meet up to 20% of EU scrap demand, strengthening circularity and reducing reliance on imports. However, persistent out-flagging and the use of non-approved yards continue […]