01/29/2026 In a ceremony marked by both tradition and adaptability, Fincantieri christened the Italian Navy’s new oceanographic vessel, Quirinale, at its historic Riva Trigoso shipyard. While adverse sea conditions postponed the […]
01/28/2026 In a decisive move reflecting both economic necessity and long-term strategy, India has significantly reduced its holdings of US Treasury securities to their lowest level in five years. […]
01/27/2026 IMO Advances New Safety and Environmental Rules for Future Shipping The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has concluded its 12th session with […]
01/26/2026 In January 2026, the United States is moving major naval and air assets toward the Persian Gulf region amid escalating tensions with Iran. This explainer covers the deployments, Iran’s […]
01/18/2026 As central banks globally accelerate gold purchases, the maritime sector faces new realities in trade finance, bunker fuel hedging, and supply chain security. Explore the practical implications for shipping. […]
01/18/2026 Canada’s new trade deal with China signals a strategic maritime pivot, reshaping North American supply chains and global shipping lanes. Discover the implications for ports, logistics, and the future […]
China trims US Treasury holdings by $6.1 billion in November 2025, reaching lowest level since September 2008. Explore the diversification strategy, rising gold reserves, and implications for global finance. The […]
01/08/2026 The recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, culminating in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026, has ignited a global firestorm of geopolitical and legal debate. […]
A Tectonic Shift in the Global Financial Order For nearly eight decades, the United States dollar has functioned as the uncontested linchpin of the global economy. It has been the […]
01/05/2026 China’s new e-CNY interest incentives accelerate de-dollarization. Explore how digital currencies and gold reshape global maritime trade, supply chains, and financial settlements for shipping professionals. The global maritime industry, […]
