2019 Outlook for Ocean Shipping
There has been an unexpected surge of shipments which started in July and continued until the end...
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Category: Global Trade
Vietnam: The 21st Century Asian Tiger
The trade war between the U.S. and China is affecting the global economy, and people are wondering...
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How U.S. Tariffs Have Affected Chinese Imports and Exports
September, October, and November have been record-breaking months for Chinese imports. U.S....
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The Blockchain Letter of Credit Will Revolutionize Shipping
Most people are familiar with blockchain, the ledger to access, share, secure, and even track any...
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The Port of Amsterdam Implements New Sustainability & Modernization Efforts
The Port of Amsterdam is exploring new opportunities to position it as a leading port of the...
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Low Sulphur Cap – An Opportunity for Carriers to Provide More Logical Costs
The International Maritime Organization is going ahead with a global sulfur cap of 0.5% on marine...
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An Overview of Cabotage Laws – More Than Just the Jones Act
In a report published yesterday by Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), a plethora of...
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The Illegal Ivory Trade – What Role Does the Shipping Industry Play?
The illegal trade of ivory is a global travesty – one that, though largely unknowingly, the...
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New Tariffs Between the U.S. and Turkey Drive Economic Turmoil
Recently, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Turkey, likely due to an ongoing political dispute....
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Chinese Economic Engagement in Africa Continues to Grow
For the last two decades, China has been the dominant country investing in Africa when it comes to...
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Effects of Tariffs on U.S. and E.U. Trade Relations
Trade relations between the U.S. and China, and the global impact of a potential trade war between...
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Soybeans: One of Many Impacts of the U.S. vs. China Trade War
With the new 25 percent tariff placed on U.S. soybeans last week, we are beginning to see that one...
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