[Freightos Weekly Update] ILA - USMX agreement ends strike threat
The ILA - USMX tentative agreement announced last week removed the East Coast and Gulf port strike threat, earning operators the right to introduce semi-automated…
Santiago joins EDRAY as Chief Operations Officer
EDRAY announces the addition of Sean Santiago as Chief Operations Officer to the EDRAY executive management team.
China’s growth seen slowing to 4.5% in 2025 as US tariffs bite: Reuters poll
China's economic growth is likely to slow to 4.5% in 2025 and cool further to 4.2% in 2026, a Reuters poll showed, with policymakers poised…
China torments and titillates seaborne coal market: Russell
China imported a record amount of coal in 2024, driving world imports of the fuel to an all-time high. So why are coal exporters starting…
Bezos’ Blue Origin calls off New Glenn launch again, eyes Thursday
Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin moved the launch of its New Glenn rocket from Tuesday to Thursday, Jan. 16, further pushing back its inaugural…
Trump eyes Washington trade lawyer for key China post at Commerce Dept
President-elect Donald Trump is considering Washington trade lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to lead the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), according to people…
Mexican president might avoid Trump’s ‘day one’ tariffs
In late November, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump sent shockwaves through global trade by threatening 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, effectively ripping up a regional…
Peru’s niche Bretaña crude oil gains popularity in US
Peru's niche Bretaña crude oil is gaining popularity in the United States, with the first cargo discharging in the U.S. Gulf Coast this month as…
United Rentals to acquire H&E Equipment Services in deal valued at $4.8 billion
United Rentals said on Tuesday it would acquire smaller rival H&E Equipment Services in a deal valued at $4.8 billion, as the company looks to…
US bans imports from more companies over Uyghur forced labor
The United States has banned imports from another tranche of companies over alleged human rights abuses involving the Uyghurs in China, targeting more than 30…
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