International

Panama Canal Restrictions to Bleed into 2024; Suez Canal Growth
Explore the significant shift in global shipping as severe drought conditions in the Panama Canal compel dry bulk vessels, especially those carrying U.S. grain, to reroute through the Suez Canal.

Russia Halts Ukraine's Grain Export
Russia suspends Ukraine's grain export deal, exacerbating global food crisis amid growing hunger.
DHL Invests €500m to Broaden Supply Chains Beyond China
Deutsche Post DHL is investing €500m in Latin America, expanding warehouses in alternative hubs to meet growing demand for diversified supply chains.

China's Tech Leverage: Restricting Exports of Key Minerals to the U.S.
China's Tech Leverage in the Global Supply Chain China has set export restrictions on two minerals, gallium and

Fed Study: Supply Chain Disruptions Spurred 60% of US Inflation
A Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco research paper suggests 60% of the US inflation surge since 2021 is due to global supply chain disruptions. An easing of these pressures is now evident with lower freight and container rates.

Modi's US Visit: India as Global Manufacturing Hub
PM Narendra Modi's US state visit seeks to bolster India's role as a manufacturing alternative to China. New deals, including Tesla's promised investment and approval for military engine production, underpin India's growing economic importance.

Shifts in U.S.-China Trade Landscape Over 20 Years
Explore a 20-year analysis of U.S. trade shifts with China and the rise of South and Southeast Asian countries as significant trading partners.
Hamburg Süd Fined $9.8M for Retaliation Against US Shipper
The FMC orders Hamburg Süd to pay OJ Commerce $9.8 million for refusing cargo space, breaching US Shipping Act's anti-retaliation provision.

Italy's Mafia-Dominated Cocaine Port
The 'Ndrangheta mafia's control over Gioia Tauro Port has made it the heart of Europe's cocaine trade.
China's Exports Decline by 7.5% in May, Surprising Markets
China's exports have taken a surprising downward turn, falling 7.5% in May year-on-year, much steeper than the
Prologis Plans $700M Investment In Mexico Amid Nearshoring Trend
In response to the nearshoring trend among US companies, Fibra Prologis is set to invest $700M in Mexico's industrial parks and warehouses.