4 Important Topics to Know Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, major shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk suspended all transits through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Read More …
The 2025 Risk Intelligence report indicates a complex landscape for global maritime security, characterized by a 30 percent increase in security incidents compared to the previous year. While kidnappings of seafarers remain relatively rare when compared to the peak years Read More …
From Orkney’s elemental coastlines to Cornwall’s Atlantic cliffs, the Lake District’s winter fells and the Cotswolds’ frost-lined villages, winter offers a quieter, more immersive way to explore the UK – revealing iconic landscapes at their most atmospheric. Fewer people, softer Read More …
European Union ambassadors met in Brussels to formulate a unified response following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations. The ultimatum hinges on these countries accepting his proposal to acquire Greenland, a move he argues is Read More …
The cruise industry presents a unique paradox where the United States dominates as the primary market and home to major cruise lines, yet virtually all large cruise ships are constructed in Europe. This disconnect stems from divergent post-World War II Read More …
Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially established a new strategic partnership with China, signaling a major shift in Canadian foreign policy amidst deteriorating relations with the United States. This diplomatic breakthrough marks the first visit by a Canadian prime minister Read More …
A new survey conducted by the business lobby group BusinessEurope indicates that European businesses anticipate a significantly greater negative impact from U.S. tariffs and trade tensions in 2026 than they experienced in 2025. The survey, which gathered responses from 36 Read More …
The cruise industry is showcasing remarkable adaptability and flexibility as it navigates new waters in Asia. Recent changes involving new “special port fees” in China, which are a response to similar U.S. levies on Chinese vessels, are prompting cruise lines Read More …
The US government is considering a proposal to ban Chinese airlines from operating flights to and from the United States if those flights utilize Russian airspace. This potential ban is being proposed by the Transportation Department (DOT) to address what Read More …