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Worrying rise in maritime piracy incidents in 2023, says new report
The annual Piracy and Armed Robbery Report of the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released January 11 raises concern over the first successful Somali-based hijacking
TT Club warns of dangers of shadow supply chain
Surprisingly, this shadow supply chain uses all of the same components as the legitimate one, from route planning to warehousing, with stolen goods marketed and
What to Expect From Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) Exhibition
The Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) Exhibition, one of the premier events in the maritime industry, is set to unfold its
Filipinos oppose foreign ownership of vital industries
Currently, politicians and their allies are trying to amend the Philippine constitution to allow 100 percent foreign ownership of and
Disruptions in key shipping routes signal unprecedented challenges for global trade
According to The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s new report, attacks on Red Sea shipping have severely affected
Global gas demand set for stronger growth in 2024, says new report
Growth in global gas demand is set to pick up this year due to colder winter temperatures and easing prices,
U.S. announces US$3 billions in funding for Clean Ports Program
EPA announced the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Clean Ports Program on February 29. Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the U.S.
Singapore outlines maritime, land initiatives in new Geospatial Master Plan
Spearheaded by the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the newly launched Singapore Geospatial Master Plan (2024 – 2033)
Ulsan Port completes world’s first STS green methanol supply to very large container ship
South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Ulsan Port Authority announced a world first with the successful completion of ship-to-ship (STS) green methanol supply
Philippines adopts new 10-year plan to develop maritime industry
Seafarers’ rights advocates are now busy going through the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP), which was recently approved by the Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Make seafaring great again
Global trade takes heavy toll from geopolitical tension
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 no progress in tackling public
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 & Gledhill partners Lee Bik
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 levels of corruption stagnating across
Scant progress against corruption as world becomes more violent, says Transparency International
The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 31 by Transparency International shows that most of the world continues to fail to fight corruption: 95
Novel technology set to radically improve global trade, finds new report
The societal, political, commercial and environmental requirements of future trade demand transformative technology solutions. Novel technologies are being deployed for supply chain management, logistics infrastructure
ITIC warns offshore sector of financial risks related to incorrect equipment
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) – a mutual insurer that provides professional indemnity (PI) cover for transport intermediaries operating in the marine, offshore, renewable and
India, DP World sign MOUs to develop logistics industry in Gujarat state
DP World has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) worth INR 250 billion (approx. US$3 billion) with the Government of Gujarat, covering the development of
Algeria arrests eight Filipino seafarers for alleged cocaine trafficking
UN warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand
Freight industry must resist tidal wave of drug smuggling, says insurer
Evolving Drug Trade: Emerging Trends, Future Threats
Opium production in Myanmar surges to record high
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Logistics execs wary of over-reliance on China, recession
According to the 2024 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, global logistics executives, still worried about recession, say they are battling
Defend free press in Philippines, activists tell UN
The freedom of expression is under attack in the Philippines and the United Nations is looking into it. In late January,