[Opinion] The Endgame: When Logistics Thinks for Itself
Automation is reaching even the heavy-lift and breakbulk sector, where AI-driven road permit systems and digital twins are reshaping project…
[Opinion] Europe’s OOG Permit Reform: Why Is Something So Obvious Taking So Long?
The EU’s long-delayed reform of OOG cargo road permits is stuck in Council negotiations, despite industry and Parliament support. Harmonization…
[Opinion] The European PPA Paradox: Why Electrification Stalls When Politics Overcomplicates Power
At RE-Source 2025 in Amsterdam, Europe’s renewable experts warned: the PPA market has plunged 60%. Electrification is stalling, grids are…
[Opinion] On a Blade’s Edge — How China’s Offshore Wind Push Could Reshape Breakbulk and Maritime Logistics
China’s growing role in Europe’s #offshorewind sparks opportunity and anxiety for #breakbulk and #maritime players — balancing cost savings with…
[Opinion] The World Is Fragmenting, and Shipping Must Learn to Swim Smarter
At the Global Maritime Forum Summit 2025 in Antwerp, leaders confront shipping’s storm of geopolitics, decarbonisation, and seafarer crises. Can…
When the Same Mistakes Keep Happening in Logistics
Human error, poor maintenance, and communication failures remain behind most #logistics and #shipping accidents. Peter Bouwhuis asks: why do we…
The Supply Chain Tightrope: Why 2025 Feels Like Walking Blindfolded
In 2025, global #supplychains face nonstop shocks — from #tariffs to #cyberattacks. Peter Bouwhuis argues that resilience comes from diversification,…
[Opinion] The SHIPS for America Act—A Storm or a Lifeline?
The SHIPS for America Act and Section 301 tariffs are reshaping U.S. shipping policy this week. A bold revival plan—or…
[Opinion] EU Customs Reform and Maritime Trade: Why the Devil Is in the Details
The EU customs reform promises big changes, but its risks are real. From unrealistic storage deadlines to costly IT demands,…
BRICS Rising; Threats, Tariffs, and the Freight Reality Check
#BRICS has evolved into a resource-rich bloc controlling 72% of rare earths and over half the global population, challenging #USD…