The monetary policy dilemma: the game must change
A world of permanent monetary laxity The situation unfolding in the Persian Gulf, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz,…
MEPC 84 (April 2026): the climate agenda reaches a decisive moment and the Net Zero Framework moves forward, with the debate still ongoing
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) is the main technical body of the International Maritime…
The importance of interoperability in smart ports
The new era of smart ports For centuries, ports have worked as physical nodes of exchange: spaces where goods, people…
Carbon footprint in ports: how to measure and understand its impact
Climate change is one of the main challenges of the 21st century. This phenomenon poses a significant risk to ports,…
R&D&I as a financial leverage for the port sector
1. Investment in R&D&I as a Driver of Resilience In the contemporary global economy, investment in…
The energy transition at the heart of the EU’s new Port Strategy: an integrated vision with unresolved issues
At a time shaped by an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, devastating armed conflicts, shifts in trade…
New course for the global economy: EU and India seal their alliance
At a time of profound geopolitical realignment and after several attempts at rapprochement, on 27 January 2026 the…
Marine nuclear power: back to the future
Energy needs and the capacity to meet them have shaped the development possibilities of societies, from primitive…
EU-MERCOSUR: a strategic agreement in a more volatile trade environment
After more than two decades of negotiations, on 6 December 2024, the EU and the MERCOSUR countries concluded the…