WTO members push to expedite an Okonjo-Iweala second term bid
A sizable portion of World Trade Organization members supported a move from a group of African countries pushing for Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to expedite a…
India cuts gold import tax in boost to local jewelry makers
India cut its import tax on gold to support jewelry manufacturing in the world’s second-biggest consumer of the precious metal.
Cheap price for North Sea oil highlights demand remains muted
A cargo of North Sea crude that’s crucial to setting the world’s most important oil benchmark fetched a very low price in Asia, a sign…
UPS agrees to acquire Mexico’s Estafeta in nearshoring push
United Parcel Service Inc. agreed to buy Mexican parcel carrier Estafeta as the package delivery giant tries to capitalize on a rise in nearshoring.
US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal
A top US official said Dan Gertler’s royalties in the Democratic Republic of Congo must go to the country’s government as part of any deal…
WorldACD Weekly Air Cargo Trends (week 28)
Rates stay firm despite slight July demand lull...
American farmers’ next hot commodity is canola for biofuels
The seed’s oil, more familiar in healthy cooking, has the potential to play a bigger role in low-emitting fuel markets. November’s election poses some risks.
National Airlines selects four Boeing 777 freighters to expand global fleet
World's most capable twin-engine freighter provides market-leading range and reliability to meet global air cargo demand
Shipping gets even dirtier as Houthi attacks fuel longer voyages
Shipping’s carbon emissions climbed by 23 million tons in the first half of this year, partly as vessels took longer routes to avoid attacks in…
DHL and Envision team up for sustainable innovations in logistics and energy
• Envision will provide DHL with Sustainable Aviation Fuel • DHL will be the preferred logistics partner for Envision, facilitating their internationalization goals • DHL…
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