Trade Trends
Why Malta is the new centre of gravity for intra-Med trade
Transhipment volumes through Malta Freeport are up 14% YoY as carriers reconfigure rotations. Here's what shippers should know.
Jun 4, 20266 min read
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Mediterranean trade intelligence, written by operators.
Field-tested analysis on shipping routes, port performance, North African opportunities and supply chain design.
North Africa
Tunisia's industrial corridor: a quiet opportunity for European exporters
New free-zone incentives and modernised ports at Rades and Sfax open lanes that didn't exist two years ago.
May 27, 20268 min read
Port Development
Trieste's rail-port integration is finally paying off
The Adriatic gateway is now a viable alternative to Northern European ports for Central European shippers.
May 18, 20265 min read
Route Analysis
Turkey–Europe corridor: short-sea vs Ro-Ro economics in 2026
Fuel costs, EU ETS exposure and driver shortages are reshaping the cost equation. We modelled three lanes.
May 9, 20269 min read
Supply Chain
Five consolidation patterns that cut Mediterranean landed cost by 18%+
Real examples from FMCG, building materials and chemicals clients moving through hub-and-spoke flows.
Apr 30, 20267 min read
Trade Trends
EU ETS extension to maritime: what it actually means for Med shippers
A practical breakdown of allowance costs, pass-throughs and routing implications for 2026 and beyond.
Apr 22, 202610 min read
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