Asian countries have been increasing their local coal-fired power generation and seeking new coal suppliers, as liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments into the region remain stuck at the Hormuz chokepoint. … read more →
For anyone involved in trade finance, goods in motion means capital in motion. When a container or a palletised shipment is delayed, the impact isn’t just limited to supply chains;… read more →
On Saturday, 7 March, the Qatar Chamber announced they will facilitate the movement of goods through Qatar’s land border with Saudi Arabia, calling on shipping companies operating in the country… read more →
Around 90% of global trade is dependent on shipping, and while traders are largely aware of this number, there is often a disconnect between the transactions driving shipping, and the… read more →
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz strains global food security, given the impact on the transport of agricultural goods and the chemicals necessary for the production of fertilisers.… read more →
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company, Aramco, has temporarily shut down its Ras Tanura refining facility after it was hit by a drone today, on Monday, 2 March, according to Reuters.… read more →
At least 46 containers remain held at the Nhava Sheva Port in Mumbai, India, after customs officials found imported Chinese walnuts were falsely declared as Afghan, benefiting from the zero… read more →
The construction of a new navigation corridor connecting the port of Saint-Louis in Senegal with Ambidédi in Mali is set to launch in April 2026, providing Mali access to the… read more →
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will cease collecting tariffs imposed under emergency powers from tomorrow, Tuesday, 24 February. This follows last Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that US President Donald… read more →
A recent report has identified weak port and rail infrastructure as the single biggest barrier to trade in South Africa, where talks are underway to build a major liquefied natural… read more →
