Global trade is undergoing a major transformation as conflicts and the expansion of shadow fleets reshape maritime shipping networks, warn leading maritime authorities. The changes reflect deeper structural shifts in how goods move across oceans, driven by geopolitical tensions and alternative shipping practices. Experts highlight concerns over transparency and security in an industry increasingly reliant on unregulated vessels. The developments signal potential long-term consequences for trade stability and supply chain reliability worldwide.
Wars and the growth of the shadow fleet are causing a ‘structural shift’ in global trade, according to 18 maritime authorities
