American steel CEOs urge US to go further in Mexico trade moves
The US government should impose further trade restrictions against Mexico to prevent the dumping of steel products into American markets, say the top executives of two of the biggest US steelmakers.
Brazil halts chicken exports to EU and Argentina on virus
Brazil is halting chicken exports to the European Union and Argentina after a virulent poultry disease was found on a commercial farm, disrupting shipments from the world’s largest exporter.
US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal
A top US official said Dan Gertler’s royalties in the Democratic Republic of Congo must go to the country’s government as part of any deal that would ease sanctions on the billionaire mining magnate accused of corruption.
Shipping gets even dirtier as Houthi attacks fuel longer voyages
Shipping’s carbon emissions climbed by 23 million tons in the first half of this year, partly as vessels took longer routes to avoid attacks in the Red Sea.
NORDEN to acquire Norlat Shipping to further grow projects and parcelling activities
NORDEN has entered into an agreement to acquire Norwegian dry bulk operator Norlat Shipping, which specialises in the shipment of forest products and other bulk commodities, with main trading routes from Northern Europe to North Africa and North America.
Western sanctions, Houthi attacks boost appeal of Russia’s Arctic sea route
Russia’s first oil shipment of the year is traveling through the nation’s Northern Sea Route to China, with more vessels expected to follow suit.
US backs Canada moving to close Chinese electric car ‘loophole’
Europe’s biggest paintmaker warns EU, US chemical tariffs on China to spur prices
South Africa mines lobby urges caution on minerals-export tax
American steel CEOs urge US to go further in Mexico trade moves
India cuts gold import tax in boost to local jewelry makers
US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal
Global Steel Dynamics Forum (GSDF) offers insight into the industry at the crossroads
China’s refined copper exports double to record on surplus
Breakbulk cargo industry faces challenges to efficiency and profitability
Steel prices soften, bucking inflation
North American cold chain heating up
Europe to crack down on flood of Chinese biodiesel with tariffs
Brazil halts all chicken exports to China as virus takes toll
Ghana seeks to limit some cocoa purchases as shortages persist
Brazil halts chicken exports to EU and Argentina on virus
Palm oil fluctuates on a surge in exports and higher production
Chinese commodity exports surge in June on sluggish local demand
China probe of EU pork trade takes aim at bloc’s top sellers
Volvo car tweaks sales outlook on China EV tariff conflict
XLP member, case study: Transporting inflatable boats from the US to Aqaba, Jordan
China buys first US soy for 2024 crop — about seven months late
Expensive cocoa supply is about to hit chocolate makers, spurring demand pullback
Whats this about?
It is the “uncontained” shipments that draw a lifetime allegiance of purveyors of the business. As one MPV (Multi Purpose Vessel) analyst bluntly said as an aside, “Boxes are boring.”
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