Maritime trade
Coverage of Maritime trade in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: Explained: Why PM Modi’s Indonesia visit matters for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia, his first bilateral visit since 2018, aims to secure India's maritime interests through the strategic Strait of Malacca, expand economic partnerships, and strengthen its position in the Indo-Pacific. Nearly 40% of India's maritime trade passes through this critical shipping lane controlled by Indonesia.
- Jaishankar holds talks with Indonesian counterpart Sugiono
India and Indonesia held extensive discussions covering bilateral cooperation in political, defense and security, maritime trade and investments, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and food security. The talks involved Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono.
- UN chief calls for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. The call comes amid ongoing regional tensions affecting maritime trade.
- What is Iran’s Strait of Hormuz protocol and will other nations accept it?
Iran proposes a tax on ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz to fund infrastructure rebuilding, a plan facing international opposition. The initiative raises concerns about maritime trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions.