How Iran and the U.S. Justify Differing Views on Freedom of Navigation

Published Apr 15, 2026 2:20 PM by The Conversation

Posted in: Shipping

[By Elizabeth Mendenhall] The Strait of Hormuz exists in the eye of the beholder. While everyone agrees that, geographically speak...

All at Sea: The Gulf in China's Foreign Policy Position

Published Apr 14, 2026 6:13 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

China has always sought to be friends with countries on both sides of the Gulf, sufficiently engaged politically to gain economic...

Op-Ed: Mideast Conflict Provides a Test of Economic Resilience

Published Apr 14, 2026 6:13 PM by The Conversation

Posted in: Business

[By Adi Imsirovic and Antonio Fatas] The world economy survived the shocks of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which has had limited i...

Estonian Solutions Support Cruise Industry’s Green Transition

Published Apr 13, 2026 9:50 AM by Trade Estonia

Posted in: Cruise Ships

As cruise and other maritime operators face growing pressure to cut emissions, modernize vessels, and upgrade port infrastructure,...

AI-Enabled ETA Management Could be the Key to Solving Port Congestion

An expanding global fleet. Bigger ships. Growing trade volumes. Slower port turnarounds. Port capacity is under increasing pressur...

Net Zero by 2050? This Decade's Fuel Choices Will Decide

Published Apr 12, 2026 2:24 PM by Daniel Bischofberger

Posted in: Business

Green-hydrogen based synthetic fuels are stalled by a coordination problem across industries. Pooling demand and investment across...

Iran Crisis Puts China's UN Diplomacy to the Test

Published Apr 12, 2026 11:34 AM by The Lowy Interpreter

Posted in: Government

[By Courtney J. Fung and Andrea Ghiselli] China and Russia this week vetoed a UN Security Council Resolution on the Strait of Horm...

Op-Ed: UK Naval Shrinkage Taints London Defence Conference

Published Apr 10, 2026 5:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

Attempts to develop the annual London Defence Conference as an annual geopolitical event rivalling the Munich Security Conference...

Curating an Unforgettable Experience with the Port of San Diego

Published Apr 7, 2026 12:14 PM by Port of San Diego

Posted in: Ports

Whether you are considering adventure as a cruise line operator or a guest, when it comes to putting together an experience to rem...