At a Glance From Government Asset to Commercial Advantage  Satellite intelligence began as a government-only capability – expensive, classified, and inaccessible to nearly everyone outside national security. Today, it’s a commercial advantage available to traders, insurers, logistics teams, energy operators, and maritime security professionals who need verified visibility across global operations. This shift didn’t happen...

21 January 2026. Mark the date. On that day, the EU’s 18th Sanctions Package triggers a rule that will upend global petroleum compliance: any refined product containing Russian-origin crude — processed anywhere, by anyone — becomes illegal to import into Europe. The 60-day lookback started 21 November 2025. You’re already inside the window. Most operators...