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Risk intelligence services for business

Zed Three is a private, independent risk intelligence company based in Canada. It provides threat monitoring, custom threat and geopolitical risk reports, on-the-ground insights and dedicated analysts for businesses, and publishes the World Threat Map and Chokepoint, a free industry newsletter.

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Private, independent risk intelligence

Based in Canada, serving Canada and the United States

Every engagement scoped on a call

What Zed Three offers

Zed Three helps companies with people, suppliers, routes and deals abroad make decisions under geopolitical and security risk. Analysts monitor your watchlist, write custom threat and risk reports on a monthly, quarterly or one time basis, confirm conditions on the ground when needed and can sit on your team as dedicated analysts.

Services

ServiceThreat monitoring serviceZed Three monitors the countries, routes, suppliers and sites on your watchlist and tells you what changed, what it means and what to do, with alerts when something material moves.ServiceCustom threat and geopolitical risk reportsDecision briefs on the countries, routes, suppliers and sites you care about, written by a senior analyst. Monthly, quarterly or one time, with the bottom line on page one.ServiceOn-the-ground insights and field intelligenceWhen desk research is not enough, vetted local researchers confirm what is happening at a site, supplier or route, with duty of care and legal limits built in.ServiceDedicated analysts and case officersA named Zed Three analyst on your watchlist, with standing reports, alerts and direct access when something breaks. A case officer coordinates the work and any field support.Buyer guideHow to choose a geopolitical risk intelligence providerA fair buyer's guide to geopolitical and political risk intelligence: the main types of provider, the criteria that matter, questions to ask on a call and red flags to watch for.

Who we work with

  • Shipping and charteringRoutes, ports, chokepoints and war risk exposure for voyages and fleets.
  • Energy and commoditiesProducer country risk, export routes, sanctions shifts and supply shocks.
  • Manufacturing and importersSupplier countries, critical inputs and the routes that feed your plants.
  • Insurers and investorsCountry, political and conflict risk behind underwriting and allocation decisions.
  • Supply chain and procurement leadersEarly warning on the countries and corridors your suppliers depend on.
  • Security and risk leadersDuty of care, site security and travel decisions for people abroad.

See the work first

FreeWorld Threat MapWeekly threat scores for 176 countries.Country riskCountry risk assessmentsPolitical and security risk for 176 countries.ShippingChokepoint explainersHormuz, Red Sea, Suez, Panama and more.GuidesRisk guides for businessWar risk insurance, sanctions, supply chain risk.Free newsletterChokepointThe free industry newsletter going to 100K+ industry experts.SampleSample decision briefSee the report format before you talk to us.

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The free industry newsletter going to 100K+ industry experts. The five stories that move markets, supply chains and deals, each with the so what worked out, every weekday morning.

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Zed Three offer?

Zed Three offers threat monitoring, custom threat and geopolitical risk reports, on-the-ground insights and dedicated analysts with case officers, for businesses with people, suppliers, routes and deals abroad.

Who are Zed Three's clients?

Mid-market and larger companies in Canada and the United States in shipping, energy, commodities, manufacturing, insurance and investment, and their supply chain, procurement, security and risk leaders.

How do I start?

Book a call or request a free custom sample report. A senior analyst reads every request, and every client is screened first.

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Tell us your routes, suppliers or sites and Zed Three will build a free custom sample report around them. Every engagement is scoped on a call.

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