Local News
Colombo Port’s Strategic Rise: A New Era of Indian Ocean Logistics.
May 18, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Colombo Port is solidifying its status as a critical maritime hub, with the Adani-controlled CWIT terminal achieving record performance. As regional supply chains pivot, transshipment volumes from India are becoming a major driver for Sri Lanka's port competitiveness.
Middle East
Severe Human Cost of Maritime Conflict: Iranian Union Reports Dozens of Seafarer Deaths.
May 1, 2026 at 10:12 AM
The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate reports that over 40 civilian seafarers, including sailors and dock workers, have died following US and Israeli strikes, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Persian Gulf.
Politics
The Strategic Risk: How Trump’s 'America First' Policy Could Upend Global Maritime Security.
April 5, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Donald Trump's potential shifts toward an 'America First' foreign policy pose significant risks to the established order of global maritime trade and the US role as the primary guardian of international shipping lanes.








