A single day can mean millions in the trading and shipping (T&S) ecosystem, so staying ahead of risks is a must. But everything seems to be constantly changing, from fluctuating market conditions and geopolitical uncertainties, to evolving regulations and sanctions. Webhooks empower traders and shippers to react to risks in real-time. They deliver real-time alerts...
The U.S. Coast Guard has long contended with personnel shortages. Over a year ago, one of its leaders outlined the issue: “The maritime force is operating with a deficit of about 4,800 members, or nearly 10% of its workforce, and anticipates an even larger shortfall this year due to struggles with recruiting, said Vice Adm....
Deceptive shipping practices are tactics employed by bad actors to avoid detection and possible sanctions. But why are maritime stakeholders under the spotlight? The reason that regulators continuously shift increasing responsibility on due diligence towards the maritime ecosystem is because shipping plays a significant role in the global supply chain. This fact hasn’t been overlooked by regulators, as they. The recent advisory from U.S. authorities has, for the first time, detailed the responsibilities and expectations that private businesses connected to the maritime sector must adhere to.
OFAC numbered seven deceptive shipping practices that should be part of an effective compliance process. But simply knowing about them is not enough. How do you identify deceptive shipping practices with traditional matching tools? Well, you can’t. Bad actors today have become experts of their craft and the only way to keep up is with dynamic, AI-powered tools.
As trade sanctions increase, knowing which vessels you can safely do business with is of growing importance across the wider business environment. Today, it is not enough to “Know Your Customer” (KYC); you need to “Know Your Vessel” (KYV). And only strong tools are capable of identifying real-time risk factors at the vessel level.
We recently published a guide on exactly what executives need to know when it comes to deceptive shipping practices. Below are some key takeaways:
New decade, new standards – recent advisories published by U.S. and U.K authorities have raised the bar for players across the supply chain
Goodbye matching tools – Identifying deceptive shipping practices is drastically different from traditional sanctions list screening.
By analyzing vessel behaviors, organizations can proactively identify counterparties that may expose them to sanctions risk.
A sophisticated regulatory environment calls for a sophisticated solution. So what should you do? Onboard more tools and train more staff? The resulting costs and resources, without necessarily more accuracy, can outweigh the benefits. To help our partners manage at risk at scale, Windward automatically vets risk, while accounting for hundreds of risk factors in real-time.
Get the guide to learn more.
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A single day can mean millions in the trading and shipping (T&S) ecosystem, so staying ahead of risks is a must. But everything seems to be constantly changing, from fluctuating market conditions and geopolitical uncertainties, to evolving regulations and sanctions. Webhooks empower traders and shippers to react to risks in real-time. They deliver real-time alerts…
Here’s How Government Agencies Can Prosper Despite Declining Resources
The U.S. Coast Guard has long contended with personnel shortages. Over a year ago, one of its leaders outlined the issue: “The maritime force is operating with a deficit of about 4,800 members, or nearly 10% of its workforce, and anticipates an even larger shortfall this year due to struggles with recruiting, said Vice Adm….
This week marked the three-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (February 24, 2025). As we’ve discussed at length, the war has driven the emergence of Russia’s shadow fleet, or gray and dark fleets. They are used for smuggling Russian cargo while appearing legitimate, or at least trying to evade detection. As if commemorating…
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How to Handle the Widening U.S.-Europe Sanctions Gap
What a clear contrast we are witnessing this week regarding the U.S., Europe, and UK’s differing approaches to sanctions. On the third anniversary of Russia’s Ukraine invasion, the U.S. chose to sanction the dark fleet…of Iran? “Iran continues to rely on a shadowy network of vessels, shippers, and brokers to facilitate its oil sales and…
Sabotage at Sea: The Battle for Critical Undersea Infrastructure
Financial transactions, government communications, and many global supply chain activities are heavily dependent upon an invisible web of undersea cables stretching across the seabed. But these lifelines are under attack. From deliberate sabotage to accidental damage, threats to critical maritime infrastructure are escalating, putting global connectivity, trade, and security at risk. As geopolitical tensions rise…
The Journey to Success: Celebrating Windward’s 200th Customer Milestone
Windward is proud to announce a significant milestone in our journey: reaching 200 customers. The success we have achieved for and with our ocean freight, trading and shipping, and government customers stems from our ability to provide innovative technology and services that produce AI-powered, actionable insights. Customers choose Windward and then stay with us for...
Webinar: Russia’s Invasion Impact on Maritime Deception and Ecosystem
Windward’s webinar brought together a diverse group of experts to cut through the noise around the impact of Russia’s war on the diverse maritime ecosystem. Exclusive data from Windward’s Maritime AI™ platform, along with insights from the industry-expert guests, enabled the sharing of unique perspectives. The webinar was filled with actionable tactics and ideas that...
Navigating deception: the impact of Russia’s invasion on the maritime ecosystem
Windward’s webinar brought together a diverse group of experts to cut through the noise around the impact of Russia’s war on the diverse maritime ecosystem. Exclusive data from Windward’s Maritime AI™ platform, along with insights from the industry-expert guests, enabled the sharing of unique perspectives. The webinar was filled with actionable tactics and ideas that...
By Irit Singer, Chief Marketing Officer, Windward 2022 was the year that the maritime ecosystem collectively realized that there is simply too much raw data for manual parsing and the landscape changes too rapidly. The world seemed to go crazy: Coronavirus and closures…war, sanctions, and a price cap…new deceptive shipping practices…plummeting ocean freight prices and...
