Top 5 hybrid threats targeting global shipping

In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans, the global shipping industry faces not only storms and bottlenecks, but also a growing arsenal of hybrid threats that blur the line between peace and conflict.

These threats, often designed to evade direct attribution, are reshaping the risk landscape for maritime operators, insurers, and policymakers alike.

Here are five of the most pressing hybrid threats facing global shipping today: