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November 13, 2018
After months of stalled talks, false starts and setbacks, negotiators from Britain and the European Union struck a proposed divorce deal Tuesday to provide for the U.K.’s smooth exit from the bloc.
November 13, 2018
Frontloading has been a part of the tariff conversation since the summer, but its effects remain far from clear.
November 12, 2018
At a time when geopolitical factors are exerting new and complex influences on energy markets, the World Energy Outlook 2018 published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) states that government policy will be critical to the future shape of the energy sector.
November 8, 2018
BDP is the first freight forwarder in our industry to offer international shipment tracking through the use of Alexa technology
November 7, 2018
The decision on whether to invest in scrubber technology on containerships, ahead of the IMO’s 0.5% sulfur cap on 1 January 2020, has resulted in ocean carriers adopting a “polarised” approach, according to an Alphaliner survey.
November 7, 2018
American businesses paid an "unprecedented" $4.4 billion in tariffs in September 2018, according to data collected from Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, a nationwide campaign against tariffs.
November 6, 2018
A Brexit deal is close but not yet done due to differences over the Irish border, Britain and the European Union said on Tuesday as sterling see-sawed on contrasting perceptions of how hard it will be for Prime Minister Theresa May to clinch an agreement.
November 6, 2018
American sanctions on Iran took full effect once more on Monday, and the U.S. Treasury Department has published a new list of blacklisted Iranian entities. The government-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) appear prominently, along with their vessels and subsidiaries.
November 5, 2018
The first China International Import Expo gathered 2800 companies from over 130 countries and regions to meet with over 150,000 buyers in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10, 2018. This event is now anticipated as an annual event that provides success initiatives and strong performance, according to Chinese President Xi.
November 5, 2018
The Indian government raised import duties on a range of items to curb widening current account deficit (CAD) and stabilize the rupee.