Maritime and Trade Talk

Maritime and Trade Talk

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EP28: Economic impact of armed conflicts

The prolongation of existing — and emergence of new — armed conflicts will likely remain a major source of geopolitical instability in the world economy, according to our strategic report on key themes for 2024. Following Iran's recent strike on Israel, we pose the question: What ...  Show more

EP27: Geopolitical reordering in 2024

We see five key overlapping themes for the year ahead. In this episode, we explore the theme of geopolitical reordering. National interest objectives will influence reordering of relationships between countries and in multilateral forums, impacting global challenges, flows of tra ...  Show more

EP26: Logistics rewired − The world's largest ocean container shipping event

One of our key themes for 2024 is logistics rewired. At the world's largest ocean container shipping event, TPM, shippers and their transportation providers will have plenty to talk about. Navigation restrictions on the Panama Canal, rerouting from the Red Sea to avoid attacks fr ...  Show more

EP25: The storm before the storm - Q1'24 trade and supply chain outlook

2023 was a year of recovery, giving the air of a return to normal. Unfortunately, normal for supply chains means guiding operations through the middle of a storm of potential disruptions. Some are already visible, including the knock-on from conflict in the Middle East and the pr ...  Show more

EP24: Water stress and the 2024 sustainability outlook

Droughts and flood events in recent years have highlighted the importance of water as a strategic global resource. Climate change will impact access to water and force many countries to modify how they manage resources, according to a new report from S&P Global Market Intelligenc ...  Show more