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Container Shipping Industry Sees Exponential Profit Surge Driven by Red Sea Situation

The container shipping industry has achieved an extraordinary financial rebound in Q3 2024.
January 17, 2025

METIS INSIGHTS: Maritime Trends for 2025: Navigating Security Challenges and Geopolitical Shifts 

Dryad Global's latest analysis, Maritime Trends for 2025: Navigating Security Challenges and Geopolitical Shifts, offers crucial insights into the emerging risks and opportunities shaping the..
January 16, 2025
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Operation Aspides, or the Peril of Low Expectations in Yemen

Yemen's maritime borders have emerged as a flashpoint in the ongoing Gaza conflict, where the Houthis (Ansar Allah) have strategically disrupted traffic through the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Quiet before the storm: Is a new maritime security order taking shape in the Black Sea region?

The Black Sea has emerged as a focal point of shifting power dynamics amidst Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
January 13, 2025
2 Min Read

Ukraine and dark fleet continue to test IMO’s political boundaries on Russia

Ukraine is intensifying its diplomatic efforts within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), seeking to bolster its maritime security against Russia’s ongoing attacks.
January 10, 2025

Positioning South Africa as guardian of the Cape route

As the Cape Sea Route sees increased shipping traffic due to growing risks in the Red Sea, South Africa stands at a critical juncture to capitalise on its geographic advantage.
January 08, 2025

Rising Tensions in the South China Sea: The Strategic Calculations at Play

The South China Sea, rich in resources and critical for global trade, has become a key geopolitical flashpoint in 2024.

Dryad Global and EMH Systems: A Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Maritime Environmental Compliance

In an industry where compliance with environmental regulations is becoming increasingly stringent, Dryad Global is proud to partner with EMH Systems to deliver innovative solutions that meet the..
December 30, 2024

Dryad Global Integrates EMH Systems’ ECAP Platform into Secure Voyager Hub

Dryad Global, a leader in maritime risk intelligence solutions, is proud to announce the integration of EMH Systems’ Environmental Compliance Assistance Platform (ECAP) into its Secure Voyager Hub...
December 12, 2024
2 Min Read

Navigating the Red Sea Crisis: Rising Threats to Global Shipping

Since late 2023, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have increased their attacks on vessels transiting the Red Sea corridor, citing the Israel-Gaza war as justification. These incidents, which began in late 2023,..
December 10, 2024