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Illustration of the Strait of Hormuz with merchant vessels and a domino effect symbolising cascading shocks on energy and global logistics
GEOPOLITICS

6 May 2026

Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz: analysing Washington's reversal

The suspension of the US escort corridor in the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating a crisis that combines security risk, energy pressure and cascading disruption across global supply chains.

Port view and control room illustrating international maritime issues linked to Chinese ports
REGULATION

30 April 2026

China Maritime Law Reform 2026:

Effective from 1 May 2026, the revised Chinese Maritime Law requires new contractual, documentary and dispute-resolution reflexes for all operators connected to a Chinese port.

Middle East illustration linked to global energy routes
EVENTS

07 April 2026

Iran: a ceasefire with short-term relief for industry

On Tuesday 07 April 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Washington time, a two-week ceasefire agreement was announced. Between relief and uncertainty, what positive effects can this decision have?

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