Maritime Operations Commercial ports channel billions of dollars of cargo and underpin global supply chains — yet their vast scale, complex operations, and multiple access points make them inherently vulnerable to theft, smuggling, cyberattack, and terrorism. Effective security management requires layered physical and digital defences, coordinated across customs, immigration, coast guard, and port operators. 5+ […]
Archives for September 2025
Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs & Suspension Of AGOA On African Countries
Global Trade Sweeping U.S. import tariffs, the prospective lapse of AGOA in September 2025, and significant USAID reductions together represent a systemic shock to African exporters. The immediate challenge is negotiation and damage limitation. The longer-term project is diversification — of markets, products, and partners — alongside deeper intra-African integration under AfCFTA. $39B US Imports […]
Advanced Technologies That Ship Operators Can Use for Enhanced Security
Maritime Technology Traditional security measures — vigilant crews, controlled access, regular patrols — remain the foundation of ship safety, but they are no longer sufficient against today’s sophisticated threats. AI, blockchain, smart port systems, satellite weather intelligence, and autonomous vessel technology are reshaping what maritime security can achieve and what operators are expected to deploy. […]
PFOS Ban in Firefighting Media
Maritime Safety From January 1, 2026, firefighting media containing more than 10 mg/kg of PFOS will be prohibited on ships worldwide under SOLAS amendments adopted by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee. The ban affects both new and existing vessels — and for operators trading to Europe, it intersects directly with IHM obligations under the EU Ship […]
