Key Issues
Important maritime and shipping issues.
Terrorists exploiting global tensions, says report
Terrorists continue to adapt their methods and narratives to exploit global events, digital technology, and societal vulnerabilities, according to the EU Terrorism Situation and Trend
Foreign power attempts to map out Philippines, warns military
The Philippine military is investigating a series of alarming developments that suggest possible espionage activities by a foreign power. These incidents include the arrest of
Philippines, U.S. hold naval drills in West Philippine Sea amid rising tensions with China
The Philippines and the United States conducted their fifth joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Armed Forces (AFP) announced on January
China agrees to Filipino resupply missions at Ayungin Shoal, after violent clash one year ago
The Philippines and China have agreed to indefinitely implement a framework that allows Manila to conduct resupply missions and troop rotations at Ayungin Shoal in
Philippines, Japan strengthen security cooperation amid South China Sea tensions
Japan has expressed serious concern over escalating tensions in the South China Sea, strongly opposing any unilateral efforts to alter the region’s status quo. During
INTERPOL tackles cyber-enabled human trafficking using new approach
An innovative new operation to tackle the emerging trend of human trafficking facilitated by technology, including social media, apps and other digital platforms, has been
Philippines warns China not to reclaim at Scarborough Shoal
The Philippine government has issued stern warnings to China as it enforces “red lines” in the West Philippine Sea, vowing to take action if Beijing
Criminal networks exploit legal businesses to strengthen grip on economy, says Europol
According to Europol, the law enforcement agency of the European Union, in its latest report, criminal networks abuse legal business structures to strengthen their power
Philippines files diplomatic protest over illegal Chinese vessels’ presence
The Philippine government has strongly denounced the continued presence and provocative actions of Chinese vessels in the country’s territorial waters, particularly within its exclusive economic
Indonesia undertakes balancing act in bilateral ties with China
Under the new administration of new president Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia is trying to achieve a delicate balancing act with regard to its bilateral ties with
China’s “monster ship” returns to Philippine waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on January 12, issued a warning that China could encroach upon other countries’ exclusive economic zones (EEZs) if its vessel
Philippines busts extortion scheme at Batangas Port during Christmas rush
Philippine law enforcers have charged two individuals for allegedly engaging in extortion at Batangas Port, located 110 kilometers south of
Weakening justice systems leave corruption unchecked in most countries, finds survey
The 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 30 by Transparency International shows that most countries have made little to
Singapore Continues to Lead Asia in Fighting Corruption Cases
In the 10th edition of the Global Legal Insights to Bribery & Corruption (2023) published by Global Legal Group, Allen
Transparency International reveals neglect of anti-corruption efforts in Asia Pacific
The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 31 by Transparency International shows that leaders have ignored anti-corruption efforts, with
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Terrorists exploiting global tensions, says report
INTERPOL tackles cyber-enabled human trafficking using new approach
Alarming increase in freight crime in Italy, says report
The report highlights TT Club, in collaboration with BSI SCREEN and TAPA EMEA, underscores the increasing threat to the Italian supply chain pose chiefly by
Adoption of UN convention against cybercrime amid sharp escalation in attacks
INTERPOL has welcomed the adoption of the United Nations (UN) Convention Against Cybercrime by the UN General Assembly as a significant milestone in the fight
The Problem.
Over 90 percent of the global trade is carried across ocean. However, the maritime industry is also prone to rampant corruption.
Foreign power attempts to map out Philippines, warns military
The Philippine military is investigating a series of alarming developments that suggest possible espionage activities by a foreign power. These incidents include the arrest of
Chinese man, two Filipino accomplices arrested for espionage in Philippines
Philippine authorities arrested a Chinese national and two Filipino accomplices in Makati City on January 17 for allegedly gathering sensitive data surrounding military installations and
New U.S. administration signals focus on China
The new Trump administration sees China as a threat to U.S. security and warns against coercive actions in Asia. President Donald Trump has vowed repeatedly
Filipinos strongly back government efforts in West Philippine Sea dispute, according to latest survey
The latest OCTA Research survey on January 17 revealed that an overwhelming majority of Filipinos back the government’s efforts to resolve the maritime territorial dispute
CMA CGM donates to victims of earthquake in Morocco
Following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8, 2023, the CMA CGM Foundation, as part of its commitment to help populations affected
Two workers killed at Gadani shipbreaking yards
On January 16, two workers, Qasim and Mustafa, lost their lives crushed by a heavy iron plate during the dismantling of bulk carrier CATHERINE BRIGHT
UAE takes important steps towards sustainable ship recycling
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s new Ship Recycling Regulation requires a dry dock or equivalent infrastructures for environmentally sound ship recycling. Set to take effect
17 Filipino seafarers return home after year-long captivity by Houthi rebels in Yemen
After enduring over a year of captivity by Houthi rebels in Yemen, 17 Filipino crew members of the M/V Galaxy
Significant port cost miscalculation leads to six-figure loss
In a recent case underscoring the essential nature of precise cost estimation in maritime logistics, International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC)
