Nelson Mullins senior policy advisor Liz Demaree authored an article for Supply & Demand Chain Executive, "Building a Circular Maritime Economy: Strengthening Oil and LNG Shipping Networks in New Era of Energy Security,” discussing how policymakers, shipping companies, ports, and energy producers can be modernized to become more resilient, efficient, and sustainable in an increasingly uncertain world.

“All-too-frequent recent events — from instability in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in the Red Sea to the reshaping of global energy markets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — have demonstrated that reliable maritime transportation remains fundamental to economic stability,” Demaree analyzed. “The Strait of Hormuz alone carries approximately 20 million barrels per day of petroleum liquids and remains one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, underscoring the strategic importance of resilient shipping networks.”

She shared which regulation will be essential to ensure that technological innovation delivers measurable outcomes.

“In an increasingly fragmented geopolitical environment, the countries and organizations that lead the next generation of maritime trade will be those that embrace resilience through circularity,” she outlined. “By integrating artificial intelligence, advanced governance frameworks, circular infrastructure, and strategic supply chain visibility, maritime stakeholders can reduce vulnerability to disruption while creating more adaptive and efficient energy transportation systems. Circularity should not be viewed as a constraint on maritime commerce; it should be viewed as a competitive advantage that strengthens the networks global energy security depends upon.”

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