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Posted April 23, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
With the IMO’s new regulations limiting sulphur emissions now less than eight months away, shippers should be prepared for wide ranging effects including possible service disruptions and price volatility. Continue Reading
Posted April 23, 2019
The San Francisco-based venture that has grown through the driver-compliance side of trucking with tools that interface with ELDs, is the latest startup to draw big backing for new transport technology. Continue Reading
Posted April 22, 2019
While efforts to mitigate the effects of a trade war with the U.S. appear to be succeeding, China’s Politburo says it now wants to shift to “structural reforms” instead of stimulus to boost the economy. Continue Reading
Posted April 22, 2019
Under International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues
The Trump administration is ending exemptions from sanctions for countries that import Iranian oil after they expire next month, a change in direction that could squeeze supplies and lead to a spike in oil prices. Continue Reading
Posted April 22, 2019
The WTO handed the U.S. a victory against China’s use of tariff rate quotas for certain grains, which the case filed by the Obama administration argued unfairly limited market access for U.S, exports. Continue Reading
Posted April 22, 2019
Union Pacific stocks are soaring after reporting a 6% increase in Q1 profit, as the largest U.S. railroad company continues implementation of a precision scheduling strategy aimed at boosting efficiency. Continue Reading
