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The recent transit of two U.S. Navy vessels — the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn and the oceanographic survey ship USNS Mary Sears —…
By Ruth M
Why the EU–Zambia Lobito Corridor Deal Could Quietly Reshape Africa’s Maritime Future
By Ruth M
When the European Union and the Government of Zambia signed a multimillion-euro investment agreement for the Lobito Corridor on November…
By Ruth M
CMA CGM’s $450 Million Jeddah Gamble: A Strategic Bet on Saudi Arabia’s Logistics Future
By Ruth M
The announced headline that CMA CGM Group is plotting a major expansion in Saudi Arabia via a US$450 million joint-venture…
Dubai’s steady ascent as a maritime powerhouse has long been anticipated — but few expected the pace of growth to…
When HMNZS Manawanui ran aground and later sank off the coast of Samoa in October 2024, the fallout was immediate:…
In recent days, the Adani Group of India scored a significant regulatory victory: the Securities and Exchange Board of India…
Kenya’s recent announcement that it seeks re‐election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027…
By Ruth M
Trump’s $679 Million Offshore Wind Cuts: How the Decision Is Reshaping the U.S. Marine Industry
By Ruth M
September 2025 — Washington, D.C.The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to cancel nearly $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore…
The recent announcement that U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reached a landmark agreement on…
The possible approval of Turkey’s 2019 maritime deal by Libya’s eastern-based parliament marks a dramatic shift in North Africa’s geopolitical…