The Economist

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The global economy is probably facing its worst crisis in over 50 years, all down to one man. Ben Hackett

5th May 2026

Trump and Iran are re-shaping global economics

5th May 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The “rupture” taking place in international rules of engagement and alliances is forcing the shipping and port industries to adapt and change quickly.

5th March 2026

Globalisation Is in Decline

5th March 2026

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The impact of tariffs and inward looking policies by the U.S. are a major cause of disruption to international trade and political relationships.

20th November 2025

Geo-Political Disruptions Lead To Short Term Decisions

20th November 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The world is in a maelstrom of uncertainty as the US rapidly becomes an authoritarian state.

15th September 2025

A Changing World With No Strategy In Sight

15th September 2025

THE ECONOMIST

THE ECONOMIST

Global trade is faced with the challenges of economic policy, creating uncertainty and volatility. We are facing a policy induced recession, if not altered it will lead to a depression.

23rd June 2025

“Things are falling apart”

23rd June 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The world trading system is in transformation and promises to bring changes to the flow of goods traded internationally. The results may be more disruptive than anticipated.

7th March 2025

Dissolution of the existing world trade order

7th March 2025

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The global economy is facing disruption as the danger of trade wars driven by the introduction of tariffs returns to threaten world trade, particularly between Asia and the U.S. and Europe.

22nd November 2024

World’s leading economy has swung to starboard

22nd November 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Using economic forecasts to help investors make decisions is an uncertain activity. 

26th September 2024

Forecasting economic growth: an uncertain activity

26th September 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The Houthi entrance into the Gaza conflict changed the fundamentals of global trade and in turn economics. How easy it is to create chaos.

25th July 2024

Volatility and uncertainty – the ruling scenario

25th July 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The maritime industry has been hit by geo-political uncertainty and is in danger of being swept up in tit for tat tariff wars rising out of political consternation with China and Russia.

30th May 2024

The fog of war and politics

30th May 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

2023 was not a good year and 2024 looks uncertain for the maritime industry.

19th April 2024

The global economy remains under stress

19th April 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The war in the Middle East has brought knee jerk reactions to the dangers to ships using the Red Sea, primarily bound for the Suez Canal. Is it really such a disaster?

27th February 2024

Storm in a teacup

27th February 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The near collapse of the supply chain in 2021-22 was very profitable for terminal operators, but this has come to an end and the search is on to find ways to cut…

9th October 2023

Global economics impact terminal operations and finances

9th October 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

As North America and Europe struggle with lagging economic growth Southeast Asia is expanding its economic base and benefiting from new investments.

29th August 2023

Asia prospects are positive despite western stagnation

29th August 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The lights are off on economic growth as the volume of trade continues to decline, we should not be overly optimistic about the 3rd quarter.

26th July 2023

No cause for optimism

26th July 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Expectations of a recession are receding, despite declining demand, as economies remain in growth territory.

1st June 2023

The elusive recession, not as per definition yet

1st June 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

It will take decades before we see the end of marine oil-based fuels and the alternative fuels, particularly LNG, may not bring the benefits touted.

9th May 2023

The challenges facing the Greening of the shipping sector

9th May 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Out with the new and back with the old as carriers revert to market share strategies that further collapse freight rates and re-structuring of partnerships.

20th April 2023

Liner shipping: out with the new and back with the old

20th April 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

After two years of unheard of profitability in the maritime sector will the players be able to manage their profits to withstand the pressures of the next two years, or have they…

6th April 2023

“The party is over” and the pressure is on

6th April 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

2022 ended bleakly as the global economy headed towards a recession. 2023 does not look optimistic for the coming six months at least. Time to batten down the hatches.

8th February 2023

2023: disruptors to make their Presence felt

8th February 2023