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- 1Maersk expands its US logistics business beyond shipping▼Not just ocean: How Maersk grew its US logistics capabilities
Maersk, better known as a global ocean shipping line, has been building out its logistics operations in the United States, covering warehousing, inland transport and supply chain services. The company is positioning itself as an end-to-end logistics provider rather than a carrier moving containers alone, part of a broader strategy among shipping lines to diversify beyond volatile freight markets.
- 2EU Commissioner Roswall hosts roundtable on marine framework revision▼Commissioner Roswall holds roundtable on MSFD revision
European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall held a roundtable on the revision of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, the EU's main law for protecting seas and oceans. The discussion brings together stakeholders to shape how the directive will be updated, with the Commission expected to propose changes to strengthen marine protection and address gaps in implementation.
- 3EU Ocean Act framed as security turning point▼A watershed moment: The role of the Ocean Act in advancing the EU’s environmental, economic and military security
The European Policy Centre argues the EU's proposed Ocean Act could be a watershed moment, advancing not only environmental protection but also the bloc's economic and military security. The think-tank's analysis links ocean governance to broader strategic interests, positioning seas as central to Europe's defence and economic resilience alongside climate goals.
- 4New Ocean Strategy Criticised as Waste of Taxpayer Money●Let's talk about that new "ocean strategy." It sounds like a perfect example of big government wasting taxpayer dollars.
A newly announced government ocean strategy is drawing criticism for its spending priorities. Opponents point to $1.2 billion allocated for drones, body cameras for conservation officers, and research into propeller noise, arguing the money would be better spent elsewhere. Critics frame the plan as an example of big government wasting taxpayer dollars, while supporters of the strategy have yet to respond in detail.