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What will it take to get ships going through the Strait of Hormuz again?
Jennifer Parker, The University of Western Australia; UNSW Sydney Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump, linked…
Decoding the Power Players of Global Shipping: Who Runs and Controls the Industry?
The global shipping industry serves as the lifeblood of international trade, facilitating the movement of goods across continents…
The World’s Biggest Shipping Hubs
The volume of goods transported around the globe by container ships has increased continuously in recent years. Data from…
6 Important Things You Need To Know When Shipping Your Freight
Shipping freight is a large part of the transportation industry, and it can be easy to forget that…
The Suez Canal In Numbers
The Suez Canal has been thrust into the global spotlight after a cargo ship became stranded, blocking travel…
After The Ever Given: What The Ship Wedged In The Suez Canal Means For Global Trade
In the early hours of March 23, the container ship Ever Given was blown off course by high…
Suez Canal Blockage: What It Takes To Unwedge A Megaship
One of the world’s largest container ships, named Ever Given, has been wedged across the Suez Canal since…
Global Oil Shipments Depend On Major Chokepoints
A massive container ship remains wedged in the Suez Canal, blocking a crucial global trade artery for a third consecutive…
Why Are Businesses Using Comparison Apps For Shipping?
Many modern businesses depend, to some extent or other, on being able to send packages from place to…
Beirut Explosion: The Disaster Was Exceptional But Events Leading Up To It Were Not – Researchers
At the time of writing at least 100 people have lost their lives and a further 4,000 have…
How A Global Ocean Treaty Could Protect Biodiversity In The High Seas
Oceans cover 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface. But, because many of us spend most of our…
8 Must-Know Shipping Tips For Small Businesses
Whether you have a brick and mortar store, or you’re in e-commerce, you likely need to ship items…
Trading Up : How Developing Countries Can Streamline Import / Export
The fact that technology is affecting trade is not new, but the velocity, scope and systemic impact on…