The future of quantum computers
Predicting the future is always a dangerous business. We scientists should probably leave it to astrologers, gurus and…
The major challenge facing port authorities in emerging economies
In developing countries, Port Authorities (PAs) face a dual challenge: ensuring the competitiveness of their ports in…
From physical document to digital asset: the eBill of Lading in the digital transformation of maritime trade
The Bill of Lading (B/L) remains the most critical document in international maritime transport today and, at the same…
VCFI march 2026: tensions in the Middle East drive up maritime freight rates
The Valencia Containerised Freight Index (VCFI) recorded a monthly increase of16.22% in March 2026, standing at…
The paradoxes of war and the price of oil
Conflicts in the Middle East trigger immediate reactions in energy markets, even before supply disruptions occur. This…
Conclusions of the First National Port Sector Congress
The state-owned port system is one of the key components of the Spanish economy. The country’s ports handle the bulk…
Spain as a global maritime super hub in a shrinking system
In the 2006 picture of the global liner shipping network, Spain already clearly stood out as one of the most connected…
Is ammonia a real opportunity to decarbonise maritime transport?
The decarbonization of maritime transport has become one of the major challenges facing the sector on a global scale.…
15,000 kilometres of persistent wind
Between 22 January and 15 February 2026, a chain of seven storms (six Atlantic and one Cantabrian) affected the Iberian…