Insights and Analysis
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Kra Land Bridge: Thailand’s Cargo Shortcut to Bypass Malacca Strait
Every day, a quarter of the world’s trade squeezes through the Malacca Strait. But what if there was another way? Thailand’s Kra Land Bridge promises a bold shortcut across the Isthmus that could reshape Asian trade. What Is the Kra Land Bridge? Thailand’s Kra Land Bridge (KLB) project is an ambitious and transformative infrastructure initiative…
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E-Cigarettes at Sea: The Hidden Threat Ships Can’t Afford to Ignore
Five hundred miles from shore, alarms sound. A crew scrambles through narrow passageways as smoke rises from a device no bigger than a pen. At sea, where help is days away, even the smallest spark can turn into disaster. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s a growing reality aboard ships. E-cigarettes, or vapes, have spread…
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The Strait of Hormuz Shipping Paradox. How “Safe” Corridors Increase Risk for Tankers and Masters
Masters navigating the Strait of Hormuz today face a paradox often raised in audits and discussions, compliance itself can create risk. Since late 2023, BIMCO together with ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO, OCIMF and others introduced voluntary transit corridors through the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, explicitly noting that these “may not be suitable for all…
The Deep Draft 