Global Commerce Briefing
IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate.…
Navigating Global Shipping Trends
Another commodity to suffer a rollercoaster ride is crude oil, levered up by Trump’s armada sailing towards Iran, and pushed down by the perceived risks of engaging these forces. It would invite unquantifiable retribution from the Ayatollah’s missile forces and the damage they could do to Israel and to US bases across the region. The…
Maritime Leaders Converge in Delhi for ATPI–Marex Summit & Kashti Awards
Pratik Bijlani The maritime world is setting its sights on India’s capital as the ATPI–Marex Global Crewing & Training Summit & Kashti Awards 2026 prepares to unfold at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport. Organised by Marex Media with ATPI as Title Sponsor, the one-day summit promises to be a defining moment for the industry,…
Trade Highlights
· Iron Ore Grade Shift: An Opportunity for Positive Change, Not Instability Dissatisfaction with the way iron ore is priced — historically the preserve of physical buyers and sellers — has widened to financial markets as the industry prepares for a major change in its benchmark. Futures contracts dated from 2026 are to be revalued…
From Rights to Wellbeing: FSUI’s “Sea for All” Programs Energize MILAAP–ITF Expo 2026
Trade exhibitions often focus on institutions, policies, and future roadmaps. At the MILAAP–ITF Expo 2026, however, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) demonstrated that the true strength of the maritime industry lies in its people—and in the conversations that connect them. The FSUI stall quickly became one of the most animated corners of the…
AZIMUTH 2026: Charting the Digital Course of Maritime Management
The Indian Maritime University (IMU), a Central University under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has announced AZIMUTH 2026 – Academic Zeal for Innovation in Maritime: Understanding Transformation and Horizons, an international conference dedicated to digital transformation and innovation in maritime management. The event will take place at the IMU Chennai…