Japanese Naval Strengthening Steals Limelight at U.S.-China Talks

Published Sep 27, 2026 4:17 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

Chinese criticism of Japan’s growing defense budget appears to have been one of the most consequential developments coming out of...

The Liner’s Dilemma: Schedule Integrity vs. Contractual Flexibility

Published Sep 27, 2026 3:53 PM by Gary English

Posted in: Shipping

Liner shipping sells predictability. Published schedules, fixed rotations, guaranteed port calls—these are the commercial promises...

Iran is Overestimating its Bargaining Power in the Strait of Hormuz

Published Sep 27, 2026 3:23 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

Iran is becoming increasingly desperate to get the US naval and economic blockade imposed upon it lifted, but is overestimating it...

From Compliance to Capability in Environmental Performance

Published Sep 27, 2026 10:11 AM by Julia Anastasiou

Posted in: Business

Shipping is no stranger to regulation. New requirements come into force, procedures are updated, training is arranged and vessels...

Houthis Consolidate Gains and Pause Before the Next Push

Published Sep 24, 2026 4:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

A week after Yemen's Houthi rebels broke through the forces of the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG), the situation in S...

Global Industry Leaders to Take the Stage at IBIA Annual Convention 2026

The global marine energy community will come together in New York from November 10 to 12 for the IBIA Annual Convention 2026, taki...

CENTCOM's Commander Highlights Successes of U.S. Blockade

Published Sep 21, 2026 6:23 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

The latest briefing from the Commander of Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, gives an important perspective on the current situ...

IRGC Profiteer Babak Zanjani Skims Iran’s Hormuz Tolls

Published Sep 20, 2026 2:52 PM by The Maritime Executive

Posted in: Government

The US Treasury has once again targeted the sanctions evasion network master-minded by regime insider Babak Zanjani, linking him t...

Africa’s Red Sea States Face Growing Risks as Houthis Expand Their Reach

Published Sep 18, 2026 7:09 PM by The Conversation

Posted in: Government

[By Burak Sakir Seker] The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shippi...