Japan thrives on exports in the global market
By Marek Grzybowski Japan thrives on global exports and imports, which flow through numerous seaports. Seafood was a key export, and the Chinese market was a major buyer. China partially lifted …
Scientists, AI, and Satellites in the Fight Against Illegal Fishing
By Marek Grzybowski Agreements designed to curb illegal fishing are still as full of holes as the meshes in fishing nets, a new study published by Stanford University’s Center for Ocean …
China sharply changes course towards ASEAN and EU in 2025
By Marek Grzybowski Exports from the Far East are driving the global growth in container supply in maritime trade. By the end of this summer, it had increased by +6%. The …
BCG – The Know-Your-Customer Agentic AI Revolution
As costs rise and risks evolve, banks are transforming Know-Your-Customer (KYC) processes through innovative AI solutions, significantly reshaping client onboarding and ongoing due diligence. Financial crime compliance remains expensive and …
McKinsey Global Materials Perspective 2025
Materials profitability and cash positions were strong in 2024. Looking ahead, success likely requires capturing growth while improving productivity and delivering sustainable solutions. In the past year, the materials industry …