Abstract
In recent years, maritime trade supply chains’ resilience was continually tested by an array of political, economic, security and technological global evolutions. The dynamic pace of subsequent routes and logistics changes, set by events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple military conflicts, trade wars, brought under the spotlight key vulnerabilities of so-called neuralgic points of the world trade and a need for agile adaptations. Additionally, the AI-led technology revolution aiming to increase efficiency of maritime trade placed additional stress on suppliers struggling to navigate the constantly changing political and security paradigm. The present article analyses the evolving intricacies of maritime supply chain logistics in the context of geopolitical uncertainty and AI-uptake, and proposes a conceptual framework for an AI-powered tool, which can be adopted by logistics providers to navigate them. The research methodology includes a dual quantitative-qualitative approach, including statistical analysis for measuring strategic traffic patterns, as well as applied intelligence analysis methods such as the trend impact analysis, stakeholder mapping, and case study analysis for understanding political and commercial nuances of maritime trade challenges. By offering a brief panorama of the geopolitical risks and a concept for AI potential use on shipping, this research aims to provide a strategic framework for businesses to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring continuity and efficiency in global supply chains.