In late 2023, a new front in Yemen’s long-running conflict burst onto the international stage – not on the country’s battle-scarred...

The United States and Ukraine have forged a landmark critical minerals agreement  aimed at developing Ukraine’s vast mineral reserves and...

International maritime commerce is the backbone of global trade, carrying over 80% of world merchandise by volume. However, this vital...

The maritime sector faces growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions. In response, ship operators are exploring...

The maritime industry is exploring alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions from ships. Methanol has emerged as...

Shipping accounts for roughly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, spurring a search for zero-emission fuels. Hydrogen has emerged as a...

The maritime industry is exploring ammonia (NH₃)  as a promising zero-carbon fuel to meet decarbonization goals. Ammonia contains no...

Executive Summary Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has emerged as a leading alternative fuel in the maritime industry, offering significant...

In April 2025, global trade faces its most tumultuous reset in a generation. President Donald Trump, now in the early months of his...

China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001 marked a pivotal moment in its economic trajectory. Over the past two...

China’s accession to the World Trade Organization on December 11, 2001, was a watershed moment for the global trading system. At the...

Rare earth elements (REEs) – a group of 17 metals including neodymium, dysprosium, and others – are critical inputs in modern...

In April 2025, the United States unveiled a bold maritime trade policy aimed squarely at China’s shipbuilding and logistics dominance....

By Briggs McCriddle, International Trade Correspondent In April 2025, the United States unveiled a bold maritime trade policy aimed...

Eco-Friendly Maritime Materials and Circular Supply Models – READ MORE HERE   Sustainable Equipment and Yard Infrastructure Modernization...

The U.S. power sector is on the cusp of a historic transition. For the first time in modern history, utility-scale electricity generation...

The global tanker market is experiencing a profound shift, as rising geopolitical tensions and an increasingly complex sanctions...

Overview: A sustainable shipbuilding sector requires a robust and resilient supply chain. U.S. shipyards are examining how to secure the...

Overview: Greening the supply chain for shipbuilding isn’t just about what materials go into ships – it’s also about how ships are built...

Overview: U.S. shipyards are increasingly focusing on sustainable materials and circular economy practices to reduce the environmental...