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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
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
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
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...