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black sea 4 min read

How Russia's invasion of Ukraine reshaped Black Sea shipping and ports

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it did more than start a land war. It closed one of the world's most important grain and steel export corridors…

Meredyth Grant November 26, 2025

Maritime Crime 4 min read

Maritime Drug Smuggling: How Traffickers Exploit the Commercial Fleet

Drug trafficking is no longer a problem that sits at the edge of maritime operations. It runs straight through the commercial fleet. Traffickers move cocaine,…

Meredyth Grant November 13, 2025

South China Sea 4 min read

China Sets Its Sights on the Tropics: Belt and Road in the Caribbean Sea Lanes

For operators routing through the Caribbean basin, Central America and the wider tropical shipping lanes, the strategic ground is shifting beneath the keel.…

Meredyth Grant November 05, 2025