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The European Union and the 16th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Scenarios and Impacts in 2025

The European Union and the 16th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Scenarios and Impacts in 2025

In February 2025, the European Union (EU) may launch its 16th sanctions package against Russia, marking the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This new package is part of a strategy to hit Russia's core revenue by reducing its ability to finance the...
New Agreement Between ILA and USMX: A Step Forward for the Modernisation of US Ports

New Agreement Between ILA and USMX: A Step Forward for the Modernisation of US Ports

On Tuesday evening, a joint announcement by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) brought relief to the global logistics and trade sectors. The two parties reached a preliminary agreement on a new six-year...
London, Hong Kong and the Future of Global Metals Trade: LME Toward a New Chapter

London, Hong Kong and the Future of Global Metals Trade: LME Toward a New Chapter

The London Metal Exchange (LME), one of the world's leading exchanges for industrial metals trading, is moving toward completing the process of approving Hong Kong as the new location for its global metals warehouse network. This strategic move aims to leverage Hong...
Rising Tensions in US Ports: The Specter of a New Strike

Rising Tensions in US Ports: The Specter of a New Strike

As the 15 January deadline for the tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) approaches, the US logistics industry is bracing itself for possible disruption. The agreement reached last...
Red Sea crisis: Impacts on operations, rates, and seasonal demand in 2024

Red Sea crisis: Impacts on operations, rates, and seasonal demand in 2024

The Red Sea crisis, which erupted in late 2023, profoundly affected the global shipping industry throughout 2024, impacting transit times, container rates, and seasonal demand dynamics. The need to reroute routes through the Cape of Good Hope resulted in additional...
Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs: possible economic and trade repercussions for Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs: possible economic and trade repercussions for Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump's proposals to impose 25 percent tariffs on all imports from North America's trade allies-Canada and Mexico-could profoundly rewrite the dynamics of trade in the region, generating high costs for key sectors and affecting both American...