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How the End of De Minimis Is Raising the Cost of International Returns

The end of the de minimis rule is making international returns more expensive, forcing U.S. brands to rethink how they handle cross-border sales and returns.

Hong Kong’s CineArt Cinema to open branch at newly vacated Ma On Shan site

Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan residents will get a new cinema at the recently vacated site of its sole movie theatre, bucking the trend of closures that began during the…

Liberty names new retail director

Luxury department store Liberty has announced the appointment of a new managing director of retail.

Galloping horses theme of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks display

The coming Lunar New Year fireworks display in Hong Kong will feature the theme of galloping horses to welcome the Year of the Horse, with the Jockey Club sponsoring the…

bnode: All teams now have a clear roadmap for the years ahead

bnode’s (formerly bpostgroup) commitment to climate action has reached a new milestone.

Putin offers Moscow as mediator in Iran crisis amid tensions with Israel, Trump threat

President Vladimir Putin is mediating in the Iran situation ‍to try to quickly de-escalate tensions, the Kremlin said on Friday, after the Russian leader spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Gulf Marine commissions lubricant barge as industry braces for new EU sanctions

The year ahead could be a challenge for Gulf Marine who posted 97% on-time deliveries last year      Related StoriesDiana attempts to oust Genco board after takeover snubGreece and Saudi Arabia…

Ex-Hong Kong Disneyland boss to take reins as CEO of Kai Tak Sports Park

A former boss of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will take the reins at the city’s Kai Tak Sports Park as CEO from April, with the landmark complex looking to the…

Hunt for more tonnage continues, but more quietly

Showing a renewed interest in larger tonnage, Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) is ordering eight 13,000 teu ships – South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and China’s Hudong-Zhonghua each building…

The investments orientation of UAE port operators (maps+charts)

Two strategies emerge from disruption: DP World deepens logistics integration across established corridors while AD Ports Group executes rapid emerging market expansion radiating from Abu Dhabi hub. The post The…

The Daily View: Not just one tanker

          Related StoriesThe Daily View: Feet to the fireThe Daily View: Why shipping needs to watch out for an Iranian revolution 2.0Letter to the Editor: Project Captured adds measured…

Modal shift momentum in East Africa for perishables

Momentum is gathering in East Africa to transfer the transport of fresh produce – flowers, fruit, and vegetables – from air to sea. The move is viewed by exporters, industry…

This Week's Top Five Stories in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digital takes a look at the top stories from the past week, including news from Lilac Solutions, SAP, Xiaomi, Rio Tinto and Glencore

Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims 'unsubstantiated'

Russia taunts US: UN should monitor ship attacks in Caribbean, not Red Sea

The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday asked U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to continue providing monthly reports on any further attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis, spurring…

Singapore fuel oil stockpiles edge up on stronger imports

Singapore’s onshore fuel oil stockpiles edged higher this week, data showed on Thursday, with imports climbing from the previous week. The onshore inventories held at 25.47 million barrels (about 4.01…

Drewry now delivers deeper insight into intra-Asia container shipping market

Shippers, forwarders, shipping lines and ports can now access integrated country-to-country and even port-to-port market intelligence on the Intra-Asia container shipping market for the first time, following the launch of…

ABS and Fleetzero to Advance Battery Containers for Maritime Applications

ABS and Fleetzero have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the technical requirements for containerized marine battery systems. The MOU establishes a framework for both organizations to consider…

Containers in UK waters ‘no surprise’, expert says

Shipping containers falling into UK waters is “no surprise” according to an expert in oceanography and maritime conditions. Dr Simon Boxall, from the University of Southampton, made the comments after…

India to deepen engagement with Singapore-based ship safety agency

India, a founding member of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), is set to deepen its engagement with the Singapore-based Information…