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Disruption Drives Shipping: How Geopolitical Tensions and Market Volatility Are Reshaping Global Maritime Trade

In a recent seminar organized by law firm Reed Smith and classification society DNV, Jakub Walenkiewicz, Principal Market Analyst at DNV, emphasised the role of disruption as a primary driver in..
October 04, 2024

Pacific Dragon: Is the Shipping Industry Ready for Containerized Missile Warfare?

The recent U.S. Navy exercise Pacific Dragon 2024 marked a pivotal moment in naval warfare, as it tested the launch of the Raytheon SM-3 Interceptor anti-ballistic missile from a containerized..
October 02, 2024

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. Signs Multi-Year Contract with Dryad Global for Risk Intelligence and Secure Voyager Hub Support

Dryad Global, a leading provider of risk intelligence, maritime security, and cyber protection solutions, is proud to announce a multi-year contract with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), one of the..
September 26, 2024

Where Is The Anti-Piracy Escort Force?: The Crisis In The Red Sea Exposes Chinese Inaction – Analysis

The Red Sea, a vital maritime corridor linking Europe and Asia, has recently faced escalating instability, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and piracy.
September 17, 2024

Guardians Of The Indian Ocean: How India’s IFC-IOR Is Transforming Maritime Security

The Indian Navy has established the Indian Ocean Region Information Fusion Centre (IFC-IOR) near Delhi as a pivotal element in enhancing maritime security and domain awareness in the Indian Ocean.
August 27, 2024

Dryad Global’s Guide to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a cornerstone of modern maritime navigation and safety, fundamentally changing how distress communications are conducted at sea.
August 15, 2024

Alternative Shipping Routes in Asia-Pacific Trade: Strategic importance of the Sunda Strait, Sabang, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Sunda Strait, located between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, serves as a vital maritime passage linking the Indian Ocean with the Java Sea.
August 13, 2024

Latin American Drug Traffickers Evade Authorities With Unmanned Vessels and Chemical Innovations

In recent years, Latin American drug networks have increasingly adopted sophisticated methods to evade detection, including the use of unmanned vessels and chemical transformation of cocaine.
August 12, 2024

The Neglected Domain

As NATO approaches its 75th anniversary, it faces emerging maritime challenges, particularly from an increasingly assertive Russia.
August 01, 2024

Why Can’t the U.S. Navy and Its Allies Stop the Houthis?

The global shipping industry faces a deteriorating situation with increasing delays, disruptions, and costs.
July 26, 2024