Maritime Trade
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Global Trade Shifts as Nations Race to Monetize Maritime Chokepoints
As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, nations are accelerating plans to build artificial, toll-based waterways modeled on the Suez Canal to secure trade and revenue.
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Iran demands crypto for Strait of Hormuz passage amid ongoing crisis
Iran is reportedly demanding cryptocurrency payments for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as the vital waterway remains at a near standstill following a prolonged conflict.
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Gallipoli Coast Reveals Roman Trade Secrets Amid New Recovery Funding
Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage has allocated significant funding to recover the cargo of a 1st-century B.C. Roman merchant ship off the coast of Gallipoli, offering fresh insights into ancient maritime trade.