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U.K. retail sales rose strongly on a monthly basis in December, with consumers starting to spend again after the uncertainty of the U.K. budget, giving the Bank of England’s policymakers…
Lire la suite →Geopolitics, economic headwinds, shifting supply chains, digital breakthroughs, and sustainability pushes are converging to challenge trade in 2026, according to the UNCTAD Global Trade Update. These drivers are “redefining how…
Lire la suite →Friday, amidst the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on peaceful protestors and its complete shutdown of internet access to conceal its abuses against the Iranian people, the U.S. Department of the…
Lire la suite →Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 10% to $2,212 per 40ft container this week. Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 22 Jan 2026 The Drewry World Container Index (WCI) decreased 10% to…
Lire la suite →US natural gas futures fell more than 3% to $4.82 per MMBtu, pulling back after a record-breaking three-day rally that saw prices surge about 63%, as traders reassessed positioning ahead…
Lire la suite →In the summer of last year, the EU published its 18th sanctions package, announcing a ban on imports of all products refined from Russian crude Source: GIBSON SHIPBROKERS LTD
Lire la suite →Through 2025 fast-paced regulatory, technological and contractual change continued to drive maritime decarbonisation, with numerous fresh challenges emerging day-to-day. To assist owners and charterers in navigating the changing times, by…
Lire la suite →The USD strengthened further against the Indian Rupee (INR) this week, with the Rupee remaining under depreciation pressure. Source: Best Oasis Limited
Lire la suite →The BoJ expresses greater confidence in growth and inflation, leaving rate hikes as an option Summing up the quarterly outlook updates and statements, the BoJ seems to have more confidence…
Lire la suite →This circular provides an overview of the standards, regulatory framework, and professional expectations associated with maintaining an effective bridge watch while a vessel is at anchor. Incidents arising at anchor…
Lire la suite →The VLCC market regained its momentum after an early week stall but has since been tested down significantly on Friday. Source: Affinity Research LLP
Lire la suite →US natural gas futures rose above $5.15 per MMBtu on Friday, recovering from an earlier drop of more than 3%, as the market continued to brace for a historic winter…
Lire la suite →Deutsche Bank named top maritime shipping stocks, well-positioned to benefit from ongoing geopolitical disruptions that continue to impact global trade routes and tonne-mile demand. The maritime shipping industry has experienced…
Lire la suite →The tax refund season is due to boost personal incomes for Americans in the first quarter, although consumption is still anticipated to slow at the start of 2026, according to…
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Chinese scientists have created fully flexible fibre chips with circuits that are integrated and embedded within stretchable strands as thin as human hair at a density rivalling those of a…
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The bluntly named “Are You Dead” app went viral because it translated demographic and social anxiety into a push notification, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
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Having studied and lived in North America in my youth and now middle age, one thing I have come to realise is that there is not one Canada but several,…
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Freight operators in 2026 are facing a different set of expectations than even a few years ago. Visibility, reliability, and resilience are no longer viewed as competitive advantages — they…
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The agency ruled in 2024 that shippers can pick their own chassis when they arrange for truck transportation, but compliance with that ruling remains unclear.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call late on Thursday, during which both leaders stressed the need to defend the authority…
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