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Enhancing Maritime Security for Africa’s Free Trade Agenda – Julius Debrah
Julius Debrah, chief of staff to Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, emphasized the need for African countries to collaborate on maritime security during the 4th
Emart Collaborates with KOTRA to Boost Exports for South Korean SMEs
Emart Inc., South Korea’s leading hypermarket chain, has formed a strategic partnership with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) to enhance its international franchise presence
US Navy Vessel Navigates Controversial Islands in the South China Sea
On January 7, 2019, the USS McCampbell, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer, navigated within 12 nautical miles of the Paracel Island chain in the South
Oyetola and Walson-Jack Launch Digital Platform for Marine and Blue Economy
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy of Nigeria has launched its Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), representing a
China and Japan Trade Accusations Over Maritime Intrusions
The dispute between China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands, a small chain in the East China Sea, has intensified
Maritime Boundaries and Jurisdiction: An Analysis by Daniel-Luc Farrugia
Judicial Specialization and Maritime Courts in Malta: An Overview Judicial specialization has become increasingly recognized as a crucial reform initiative
China Aims to Establish Military Base in Bangladesh, US Report Claims
The United States has issued a warning to India regarding China’s dual strategy, as outlined in a Pentagon report. The
FIRS to Illuminate Nigeria’s Digital Trade Prospects at MARCON Retreat
Asia’s Arbitration Hubs: A Safe Haven for Global Shippers Amid Trade War Risks
At a recent shipping forum organized by the Zhejiang Seaport Group in Ningbo, critical topics, including the “United States exclusion clause” and “China risk clause,”
FG Launches Digital Platform to Enhance Marine Economy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a new digital platform, the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and service delivery
The Swedish Club Appoints Terri Jay as Head, Charterers & Traders, strengthening its position in a key growth sector
Gothenburg, 27 November 2025 – The Swedish Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Terri Jay as Head, Charterers & Traders, a move that reinforces the
Strategic Maritime and Trade Collaboration
India and the Philippines recently formalized a strategic partnership during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s inaugural visit to India, emphasizing enhanced cooperation in defense, maritime security,
Port Operations and Logistics Management: Navigating the Future of Maritime Trade
The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological innovation, global trade dynamics, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency. At the heart of
Choosing Their Fate: Suicides on Slave Ships
The transatlantic slave trade was marked by the forced migration of millions of Africans to the Americas, primarily carried out by Portuguese, British, French, Spanish,
Influence of Trade Policy on Maritime Shipping Dynamics
The second term of U.S. President Donald Trump has been marked by a transformative tariff policy that is reshaping international trade and shipping dynamics. Following
Navigating Free Trade Agreements: Insights from ASEAN and Malaysia
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have become essential tools in shaping global commerce, especially for regions like Southeast Asia. For ASEAN and Malaysia, FTAs are more
Treasures Unearthed: 350-Year-Old Shipwreck Artifacts Discovered in the Bahamas
A recent expedition has unearthed remarkable treasures from the wreck of the Spanish galleon, Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, which sank in 1656 off the
Arctic Strategy: A New Blueprint for Navy and Marine Corps Operations
The Department of the Navy’s report, “A Strategic Blueprint for the Arctic,” released on January 5, 2020, recognizes the United States as both a maritime
China and Japan Trade Accusations Over Maritime Violations
The maritime dispute between China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands (known as Diaoyu in China) has intensified, with both nations accusing each other of
KIIT-Bhubaneswar Organizes National Conference on Blue Economy Emphasizing Marine Ecosystem Value Chain
A national conference focused on the Blue Economy commenced at KIIT-DU in Bhubaneswar, emphasizing the theme of “navigating the marine ecosystem value chain.” The event
Navigating Tensions: China’s Naval Strategy in the East China Sea
Chinese Expansion in the South China Sea: A GIS Perspective
China to Create Nature Reserve at Contested Scarborough Shoal
China and Philippines Exchange Allegations Amid South China Sea Tensions
Kaplan’s Revenge: The Geographical Limits on China’s Maritime Ambitions
Chinese Navy Ship Collides with Coast Guard Vessel in South China Sea During Philippine Boat Pursuit
World Maritime Equipment Conference 2025 Kicks Off in Fuzhou, Fujian Province
The Surge of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Summary of the Gulf of Guinea’s Piracy Threat The Gulf of Guinea, encompassing 17 countries along West Africa’s coast, has
Philippines Welcomes ASEAN Foreign Ministers for Regional Issue Discussions
The recent ASEAN Foreign Minister Retreat held in Manila marked a significant gathering of senior diplomats from Southeast Asia, aimed
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