Ghosts and zombies: Baft calls for deeper understanding of maritime trade risks
14-12-22 / by John Basquill
Banks are being urged to assess the compliance risks associated with maritime trade, as fresh...Windward
Surecomp pivots to ESG data aggregation amid calls for greater sustainability in trade
19-10-22 / by Eleanor Wragg
Toronto-based tech firm Surecomp is expanding its focus from providing trade finance systems to banks...
RightShip launches due diligence service for vessel clearances
07-10-22 / by Jenny Messenger
Digital maritime platform RightShip has launched a due diligence service that allows cargo traders, financiers...
Black Sea trade pact stabilising food prices, UN says, though risks remain
14-09-22 / by John Basquill
UN officials say efforts to revive Ukraine’s agri-commodity exports have already helped stabilise prices for...
Ukraine grain shipment reaches safe waters: what next for Black Sea trade?
03-08-22 / by John Basquill
As the first shipment of Ukrainian grain since February reaches safe waters and completes inspections...
Russia turns to dark activity to launder Ukrainian grain
27-07-22 / by Felix Thompson
Following months of accusations that Russia has been transporting thousands of tonnes of stolen Ukrainian...
First signs emerge of Russian ships “going dark”
05-04-22 / by Felix Thompson
The number of Russia-flagged vessels engaging in suspect shipping practices has soared in recent weeks,...
Banks ‘self-sanction’ amid Russia risk contagion
09-03-22 / by Jacob Atkins
Banks and trading companies are increasingly engaging in “self-sanctioning” against Russian entities in the shipping...
Criminal groups turn to ‘electronic warfare’ tech to evade sanctions, research finds
12-01-22 / by John Basquill
Illicit actors are turning to new techniques to evade sanctions on maritime trade, with industry...
China shipping data loss could be a ‘breeding ground’ for fraud
01-12-21 / by Jacob Atkins
Banks may struggle to detect fraud and comply with sanctions regulations, risking heavy fines and...