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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
Philippines’ new assertive policy in South China Sea exposes China’s grey zone tactics
In recent months, the Philippines has emerged to become a prime example of how a small country can face off a larger and militarily stronger
Tensions in Red Sea “sky-high”, Houthis vow retaliation
The current instability in the Middle East may soon become completely out of control, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned at a press conference in New
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
Theft in supply chain: Stronger vigilance needed
Reducing the threat of theft in the supply chain can have many lines of attack, freight insurance specialist TT Club
Global missiles and missile defense market to reach US$67.9 billion in 2033, new research shows
The quest for precision strike missile capabilities and the modernization of air defense systems have emerged as the key factors
Unmanned maritime vehicle market to reach over US$3.1 billion by 2033, says new report
Unmanned maritime vehicles (UMVs) are expected to play a significant role in future naval warfare. Developments in Ukraine have shown
Japan increases 2024 defense budget to modernize naval capabilities for deterrence effect
Japan has earmarked US$50 billion for defense in 2023, directing substantial investments towards naval vessels and surface combatant development to bolster the nation’s self-defense forces.
China increases warship expenditure to bolster sovereignty claims over South China Sea
China’s sovereignty claims over territory in the South China Sea have antagonized competing claimants such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam, and Taiwan. In
Xi disavows Taiwan invasion plans, but risks remain
On the fringes of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leader’s Meeting in San Francisco last month, Chinese supreme leader Xi Jinping told U.S. president
Sino-Filipino skirmishes in South China Sea undermine China-funded projects
In October 2023, the Philippines declared that it will no longer employ Chinese loans to fund three railway projects valued at more than US$5 billion
Taiwan modernizes naval defense in face of China’s threat of invasion
Wildlife trafficking one of world’s largest criminal activities
Marcos stands firm in meeting with Xi over South China Sea tension
Filipino shipbuilders seek bigger role to confront aggressive China
No let-up in China’s domination of South China Sea
Philippines, Japan upgrades defense ties in midst of China’s expansionist ambition
Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos recently accepted the offer of assistance from the Japanese government to ramp up security measures to defend its sovereignty in the
EU calls for greater scrutiny of China’s distant water fishing fleet
In September, the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries unanimously adopted, in full, a report on the implications of Chinese fishing operations on EU fisheries. The
U.S., Canadian navies ensure peace in Taiwan Strait
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) and Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit
U.S. Navy conducts freedom of navigation in South China Sea
On November 3, USS Dewey (DDG 105) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands, consistent with international law.
Sino-Philippine tensions in South China Sea remain heated in wake of Chinese aggression
The Philippine military insisted that China halt its “dangerous and offensive” activities in waters in the South China Sea located inside the exclusive economic zone
Don’t get caught out by fraud, never let crime pay, says IUMI
A high-profile fraud case has highlighted a number of issues that marine insurers should recognize and learn from if they are to continue to provide
Kim, Putin bromance means headache for Xi
The Western media has been awash with reports of Chinese authoritarian leader Xi Jinping proclaiming a “no limits” partnership with Russia and vowing “unswerving” support
BRICS enlargement: What’s in it for China?
In an article published in The Washington Post, columnist Pankaj Mishra stated that BRIC was a “casual acronym” created by the then Goldman Sachs economist
Manila toughens position against Beijing amidst rising Chinese pugilism in South China Sea
IMB raises concern on resurgence of piracy in Gulf of Guinea, Singapore Straits
Report finds dramatic rise in Chilean freight crime
NATO Secretary General: No partner is closer than Japan
NATO welcomes deepening partnership with South Korea
Philippines probes Chinese cyanide fishing in disputed South China Sea waters
The Philippine government is currently investigating claims made by Filipino fishermen that foreign fishers were using cyanide to fish in
Ship owners face criminal charges for massive Philippine oil spill
On February 28, 2023, the oil tanker M/T Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, sank in Oriental
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