Iran: Global Supply Chains Navigate Challenges

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 …

With Caution, Global Shipping Routes Remain Safe

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 …

European Business Braces For Significant Tariff Impact

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 …