Maritime Global Trade Roundup – May 9, 2024
Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) are strengthening ties to circumvent the oil cap and Iranian ships are using flag-switching (with which flags?) to evade sanctions, and more. This week’s Maritime Global Trade Roundup analyzes these subjects and more. Check out the easily-digestible highlights and trends, powered by Maritime AI™ insights. The…
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Visibility into Shifting War Zones Shouldn’t be a Battle for Maritime Insurers
Maritime insurers have a lot at stake…vessels and cargo can obviously involve huge sums of money. It is nearly impossible to effectively do business – contract negotiation, identifying new opportunities, etc. – without possessing immediate and intricate knowledge of new deceptive shipping practices (DSPs) and the latest geopolitical tensions. . April saw a major Iran…
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In-Depth on Iran
An ecosystem already on edge from months of Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea, the Panama Canal drought, and continued Russia-related sanctions is now coping with the aftermath of Iran’s big attack. Having Russian backing since the outbreak of the Ukraine war seems to have emboldened the Iranians, creating a potentially dangerous new maritime…
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Windward Port Insights – April 2024
Port Congestion Across the Globe Read the Full Analysis Book a Demo to Optimize Ocean Freight with AI Insights
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