South Korea Surpasses $700 Billion Export Milestone, Sixth Globally
South Korea’s export volume has surpassed $700 billion for the first time in history, according to a report. This makes…
How China will optimize existing resources while seeking new growth
China’s economy has moved into a phase dominated by better managing existing resources. On the one hand, the sheer size…
Trump’s funding cuts put America’s consumer watchdog on the brink of collapse
When Bianca Jones, a 33-year-old special education teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, decided a couple of years ago that she wanted…
Indonesia plans to import 3 million tons of sugar for industrial use in 2026, official says
Indonesia is planning to import around 3.1 million metric tons of sugar for industrial use in 2026, Tatang Yuliono, a…
Russian crude shipments to India slide to three-year low in December
India’s intake of Russian crude is set to mark its weakest month in three years, reflecting how tighter US sanctions…
Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe fall by 44% to the lowest in decades
Russia’s pipeline gas exports to Europe sank by 44% in 2025 to their lowest since the mid-1970s, following the closure…
Russia’s LNG exports fall 2.5% in 2025, preliminary data shows
Russia’s exports of liquefied natural gas declined by 2.5% in 2025 to 31.3 million metric tons, preliminary LSEG data showed…
Does your annual ocean bid process sufficiently factor in risk?
Everybody is talking about risks in ocean transport operations and procurement. In this Logistics Executive Briefing, senior consultants within our…
The future of shipping: Hydrogen powers a zero-emission maritime industry
On May 25, 2023, the first hydrogen-powered inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, set sail in the Rotterdam waters, Netherlands.…
Ship Recycling Market Ends 2025 Lacking Forward Momentum
The ship recycling market is ending 2025 in the same way it started, in a rather restrained fashion. In its…