How this year of elections is set to reshape global politics
Elections are taking place this year in countries home to almost half of the world’s population, from Taiwan’s general election…
Trade, tourism boost growth momentum of Chinese economy
Imports and exports going through key transportation hubs in China have witnessed growth during the first half of the year,…
US bank profits face pressure from lower interest payments, higher credit losses
Some of the largest U.S. banks will probably report weaker profits for the second quarter as they earn less from…
South Korean flour mills tender for 85,000 metric tons of wheat
A group of South Korean flour mills has issued a tender to purchase around 85,000 metric tons of milling wheat…
Japan offers to buy 107,330 tons of food wheat via tender
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is seeking to buy a total of 107,330 metric tons of food-quality…
Saudi crude oil supply to China to rebound in August, regain market share
Saudi crude oil exports to China will rebound in August to at least 44 million barrels after deep price cuts…
Container carriers to shoulder bulk of Europe fuel intensity rule
Ocean carriers calling at European ports are having to navigate an increasingly complex and costly decarbonization landscape.
INTTRA platform market share loss suggests new landscape for ocean freight booking
Shippers and forwarders now have a range of options to book with ocean carriers, who themselves have developed direct online…
Infrastructure, green energy projects to boost Houston breakbulk activity
Spillover talk is surfacing, but a shift has yet to materialize at Port Houston while oil and gas-related steel demand…
US retailers upgrade import forecast for sixth straight month amid strong sales
The revised forecast from the National Retail Federation comes as US consumer spending remains strong despite higher prices for merchandise…