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Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Container Trade as Jebel Ali Faces Disruption

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by Newsdesk - 23 June 202523 June 2025

A potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could send shockwaves through global logistics—not just oil markets—with container shipping, port operations, and supply chains bracing

Tagged container shipping freight rates Global Logistics Jebel Ali Port Strait of Hormuz

Digital Investment Booms as Global FDI Falters in 2024

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by Newsdesk - 23 June 202523 June 2025

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) declined for the second consecutive year in 2024, falling by 11% when adjusted for volatile flows through European conduit economies—yet

Tagged digital economy FDI project cargo Shipping Industry UNCTAD 2025

U.S. Debt Surge Triggers Alarm Bells Across Logistics Sector

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by Newsdesk - 4 June 20254 June 2025

A new report from Ernst & Young warns that the rising U.S. national debt—set to surpass 117% of GDP by 2035—will significantly erode economic growth,

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UNCTAD Warns of Recessionary Shift in Global Economy Amid Trade Tensions and Uncertainty

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by Newsdesk - 18 April 202518 April 2025

Image: Shoeb Faruquee Global economic growth is set to decelerate to just 2.3% in 2025, marking a recessionary trend fueled by mounting trade tensions, policy unpredictability,

Tagged Economic growth Global Trade regional integration South-South trade UNCTAD

Air Cargo and Trade Tensions Mount as Policies Shift in 2025

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by Newsdesk - 31 March 202531 March 2025

Image: Patrick Campanale The air cargo sector and global trade lanes are facing fresh headwinds as governments tighten policy levers, forcing logistics players to rethink strategies

Tagged air cargo de minimis Ocean freight tariffs trade policy

Trans-Atlantic Air Cargo Surge as U.S. Tariffs Loom

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by Newsdesk - 19 March 202519 March 2025

A sharp increase in trans-Atlantic air cargo demand is underway as European exporters rush to move goods to the U.S. before impending tariffs take effect

Tagged air cargo Logistics supply chain tariffs trans-Atlantic

Tariff Moves Disrupt Cross-Border Trade, Raising Uncertainty for Importers

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by Newsdesk - 12 March 202512 March 2025

Donald Trump’s latest tariff maneuver sent shockwaves through the logistics and trade sectors last week, as he imposed a 25% tariff on all US imports

Tagged freight Logistics tariffs trade policy USMCA

Trans-Pacific Carriers Push for Higher Contract Rates Amid Market Uncertainty

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by Newsdesk - 3 March 20253 March 2025

Ocean carriers in the trans-Pacific trade are looking to raise contract rates for the 2025–26 service year by about 25% over current levels, aiming to

Tagged contract rates Logistics Ocean freight Shipping Industry trans-pacific

[TRADE] G20 Leaders Push for Financial Reforms Amid Economic Uncertainty

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by Newsdesk - 28 February 202528 February 2025

Global economic instability, mounting debt, and weak trade have put financial cooperation at the forefront of discussions among the world's most powerful economies. As the

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Tariff Escalation Threatens Global Trade, Impacting Breakbulk and Logistics

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by Newsdesk - 28 February 202528 February 2025

The latest round of U.S. tariffs is set to disrupt global supply chains, with a significant impact on breakbulk, maritime, and project cargo operations. U.S. President

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