Security risk and threat webinars
WEBINAR SERIES:
Ripple effects – security threats with wide-ranging impacts
In this webinar series, our analysts will look at a broad range of maritime security threats that may have implications for commercial shipping in the coming months. From the Middle East to the Black Sea, from maritime threats in Asia to the impact of sanctions on maritime security – day-to-day operations of merchant ships, offshore facilities and ports are affected by a broad range of security-related aspects.
Looking at the situation in different regions around the globe, we will identify ongoing and potential security concerns. Our analysts assess the security impact of land-based conflicts and broader political dynamics to see whether and how these affect the threat levels for maritime operations. The dynamic nature of security threats underlines the need for comprehensive and ongoing monitoring.
The series also includes webinars with a look at broader challenges to the maritime and the land side of global supply chains. While these issues are not completely new, their impact is likely to become even more pronounced in the months and years ahead.
What do you get?
When you sign up for our webinars, you will receive calendar invites with all the login details, and reminders the day before and 15 minutes prior. The webinars include Q&As with our specialists and you will receive a direct link to a recording of the webinar including the Q&A shortly after the webinar has finished. If you have more questions, simply hit reply on the email and our specialists will provide an answer.
Sanctions are increasing – the impact on shipping
Will sanctions continue to be used as a foreign-policy tool and what impact could that have on commercial operations?
Economic sanctions are restrictions on trade. They can have far-reaching implications which are not limited to commercial impacts. Sanctions may also have significant legal and reputational impacts on individual companies.
Cocaine smuggling on the rise – implications for commercial shipping
What trends should the maritime industry anticipate in response to increasing global drug supply and the evolution of smuggling techniques?
According to the UNODC World Drug Report 2024, the availability of most drugs surged in the past two years. This has resulted in an expansion of drug markets and increased efforts to smuggle large shipments from production hubs to its final destinations. The expansion of drug smuggling activities not only entails larger quantities at their disposal, but also a diversification of goods – from illicit drugs to precursors and even pre-precursors.
Mastering Oversight – Empowering Your LSP Management with the LandRisk Logistics Tool
How can you achieve seamless oversight and compliance across all your Logistics Service Providers?
Picture this: You're managing a complex logistics operation with multiple contracted Logistics Service Providers (LSPs). You’ve carefully chosen your partners, but as operations scale, so do the risks. How can you ensure that your LSPs are meeting your stringent internal security standards? What happens when an incident arises, and you need a rapid, coordinated response across multiple layers of your supply chain? The lack of real-time oversight can lead to compliance lapses, miscommunications, and costly delays—problems no organisation can afford.
Asia’s diverse maritime threat landscape
What are the impacts of different threats across Asia on commercial shipping?
Asia’s diverse maritime threat landscape – which includes vast seas, narrow bottleneck straits and areas with thousands of islands – lends itself to a wide variety of maritime criminal activities against a backdrop of geopolitical issues that can create territorial tensions.
Ports along the Black Sea – dealing with logistical and security challenges
Will Ukraine’s port infrastructure be able to cope with increasing demands for imports and exports?
Ukrainian ports on the Danube were for a time the only maritime route out of Ukraine for grain, which would otherwise have been exported through the major Black Sea ports. However, due to years of neglect and owing to their location, the river ports needed extensive investment and upgrades to cope with the extra load of getting as much grain out of Ukraine as possible.
Middle East in crisis - the impact on commercial shipping
What are the maritime repercussions of conflicts across the Middle East?
Since the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, the Middle East has experienced turbulent times. Conflicts on land have impacted commercial shipping operations as well. The eastern Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf and – most notably – the Red Sea are exposed to direct or indirect threats, notably from Iranian proxies hostile to Israel.