The acquisition, in which the American investment giant would purchase a controlling stake in 43 ports around the world, has been months in the making: it was first announced in… read more →
The draft convention, approved on Monday, 14 July, during UNCITRAL’s 58th session, addresses a legal gap that has hampered international commerce. Until now, only maritime transport has benefited from widely… read more →
The test transaction showcased the exchange of digital original documents between a German exporter and Chinese counterparts, utilising technology from Swedish company Enigio and Chinese trade platform TradeGo. The eBL… read more →
The Dubai-based ports operator signed the build-operate-transfer agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports in Damascus, representing a significant vote of confidence in Syria’s economic prospects following… read more →
Everything seems to have already been said about the importance of interoperability in trade finance. Its benefits – for efficiency, security, and increasing collaboration – are praised at conferences all… read more →
Instead, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday, 7 July, that the tariffs wouldn’t go into effect until 1 August, with a possibility of further extensions to accommodate potential new… read more →
Amid rising protectionism and fears of a global trade war, a functioning international trade body is essential; the WTO, which has served that function for almost 30 years, is now… read more →
Coface downgraded four countries and 23 industries in its June Risk Review, which paints a picture of a world reeling from tariffs and unsure of its economic future. Uncertainty is… read more →
The Southeast Asian nation, which became the world’s largest recipient of discarded plastic from wealthy countries after China’s 2018 import ban, introduced amended customs regulations on 1 July that prohibit… read more →
Try to conceptualise the financial landscape of 1921. In the direct aftermath of the First World War, many European economies were burdened by war debts and reparations, particularly Germany under… read more →
