Port of Yantian: Covid-19 Surge Leads to Lockdown & Supply Chain Disruption
Published March 17, 2022China has issued a lockdown for its tech hub Shenzhen, known as China’s Silicon Valley, after a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Global shipping for the future: Improving the efficiency and sustainability of the industry
Published March 11, 2022The growth of global trade has been relentless over the past half-century.
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What Makes the Port of Jebel Ali a Wonder
Published March 4, 2022In less than five decades, the Port of Jebel Ali has grown into one of the world’s ten busiest ports. It is vital to the infrastructure and economy of the entire Gulf region and the center of the United Arab Emirates’ economy.
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What could be the impacts of Ukraine's invasion on maritime trade?
Published March 3, 2022We look at patterns in trade flows to predict what consequences might follow, after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
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Russian Sanctions Analysis: Vessel Transits Through the Bosphorus
Published March 2, 2022With the onset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we will study vessel transits through the Bosphorus to see if there are any notable differences since this terrible event commenced.
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Protecting Loved Ones & the Supply Chain in Ukraine
Published February 25, 2022The mood across the globe at Spire today is somber, and for some, it is even more stressful as they worry about their loved ones in Ukraine. Two weeks ago, one of my colleagues from Ukraine described the pain and heartbreak of a family at war with each other; in that situation, everyone loses. Now many of those loved ones are at risk.
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Port of Zeebrugge: The Merging of History and Innovation
Published February 25, 2022Now an established part of West Flanders’ long heritage of trade and commerce, the modern Port of Zeebrugge is a key transport hub for not only Belgium but all of northern Europe. It is a diverse transportation axis that incorporates the latest port operations technology and serves everyone who depends on the global supply chain.
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Bringing transparency to maritime trade with Vessel Characteristics
Published February 25, 2022Spire Maritime is at the forefront of using data to provide customers in the shipping market with actionable information that increases transparency and improves trade flows. The addition of Vessel Characteristics information to our AIS data creates an opportunity for a wide range of stakeholders to benefit from enhanced intelligence for commercial, safety and analysis uses.
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How Qatar is Using Logistics and Sustainability to Shape the Future of the FIFA World Cup
Published February 10, 2022The 2022 World Cup will stand out in the minds of football fans for years to come. For the first time, fans of The Beautiful Game from across the globe will congregate in the Middle Eastern nation of Qatar to see the greatest footballers in the world represent their nations.
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Getting started with the Latest Vessel Information (LVI) Geospatial Web Service
Published February 7, 2022Start using Spire Maritime’s Latest Vessel Information web service with this guide
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Published February 7, 2022Start using Spire Maritime’s Historical Vessel Tracks and Points web services with this guide
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The Canadian Coast Guard: Celebrating 60 Years of Service While Navigating a Bright Future
Published February 4, 2022From coast to coast, sailors and boaters have had someone to rely on in times of confusion or danger.
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The Port of St. Petersburg and Its Impact on Global Trade
Published January 28, 2022Russia’s second largest city, Saint Petersburg, is among the most crucial locations for shipping and logistics on the planet. It serves as the maritime capital of Russia, being the biggest industrial and transportation center in the nation.
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