global trade
Amazon Expects No Impact From Red Sea Rerouting, Ikea Warns of Product Shortages
As of Thursday, 129 vessels have been rerouted away from the Red Sea, with an additional 28 ships waiting the…
Panama Canal to Ease Daily Restrictions in January
The Panama Canal Authority said it will increase the number of ships it accepts each day to 24, up from the…
All Eyes on the Suez Canal as Container Shipping Giants Halt Passage Through Red Sea
Rerouting vessels around Africa could add 10 days to a ship's route—and 15 percent to shipping costs—said S&P…
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AI can enhance demand planning, purchase order management and lead time management efforts, said Trade…
Why US-China Trade Tension Hasn’t Held Back Globalization
By mid-2022, international trade was 10 percent above pre-pandemic levels, according to the DHL Global…
After Years of Globalization, It’s Time to Pay the Tab
It was apparent at the recent Textile Exchange conference that our industry has a lot of work to do.
WTO Reports Trend Reversal as Trade Volume Sinks
The current reading of 96.2 is below the baseline value for the index and the previous reading of 100…
Data Suggests Stagnating Global Trade Growth
The World Trade Organization sees weak trade activity through the end of the year.
Ms. Pelosi Goes to Taipei—and the Industry Browses for Umbrellas
The House speaker's recent visit to Taiwan had the industry on edge as it potentially escalated tensions…
Global Trade Hits Record $7.7 Trillion in Q1 as Prices Spike
The growth, which represents a gain of about $250 million over the fourth quarter of 2021, was fueled by…
Former Amazon Boss Jumps Ship for Flexport
The digital freight forwarder will enter a new era as its founder transitions out of the CEO role.
WTO: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Puts Fragile Global Recovery at Risk
The WTO now expects merchandise trade volume growth of 3 percent in 2022, down from its previous forecast of…
Will Global Economy Grow in 2022?
Russia's war against Ukraine is likely to reinforce the monetary tightening trend in advanced countries that…
Flexport CEO Unveils Bitcoin Investment: ‘Never a Dull Moment’
The digital freight forwarder, which has plans to invest in 60 to 80 startups, has already made bets on…
Turning Point Near for Global Trade?
The volume of trade in the first three quarters of 2021 was up 11.9 percent compared to the first three…