The former deputy prime minister played a key role in introducing the UK’s tonnage tax system. Often pugnacious, he was able to bring industry and unions together to reverse the decline of UK shipping

Shipping has a reputation for resilience in the face of adversity. But some fundamental challenges in its future could test that to destruction

Small economies face higher costs for maritime transport and are often most exposed to the impacts of climate change. Funding the transition to net zero will be a matter of difficult choices

Port community systems and single windows serve the internal purposes of port stakeholders. But cargo owners rarely have the insight they require

As supply chains become more diversified, direct port calls allow more agility, says Søren Toft. Owning stakes in ports helps secure a Formula One service that boosts efficiency

The pandemic ordering spree came home to roost in 2023. It was only the Red Sea crisis that staved off a disaster for the sector