Shipping Industry Sounds Alarm Over Rising Geopolitical Threats to Global Trade

9 articles · Updated · Cyprus Mail · Apr 21

Global shipping leaders warn that rising geopolitical tensions and the erosion of international maritime rules threaten vessel safety and supply chains.
Incidents in key shipping lanes and moves to impose fees on chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz have heightened risks for ships and crews.
Experts stress that undermining freedom of navigation could disrupt global trade, raise consumer costs, and inspire similar actions at other strategic maritime passages.

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