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Climate Change, Increased Demand, Make Coffee Prices Soar

The scarcity of sources is making global coffee prices susceptible to the effects of extreme weather.

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Panama President Refutes Trump’s Claim of Chinese Meddling in Canal

Tolls charged for naval ships crossing the canal are based on the amount of water used and the type of ship, Mulino said.

A tugboat navigates a container ship into the Culebra Cut from the Chagres River near Gamboa, Panama. Photo: Walter Hurtado/Bloomberg

What Could New U.S. Trade Tariffs Mean for Global Supply Chains?

The potential impact of President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs will be felt by businesses both within the U.S. and on an international scale.

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Finland Boards Tanker After Power and Data Cables Go Offline

12 European countries are demanding checks on proof of insurance from suspected shadow vessels as they pass through the Baltic Sea and the English Channel.

The shadow fleet tanker Turbo Voyager transits through Denmark’s Great Belt carrying Russian oil to India. Russia shipped 3.28 million barrels a day of crude to overseas markets in the four weeks to Nov. 17. Photographer: Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloomberg

Red Sea Disruptions Cost Egypt $7B in Suez Revenues

The Suez Canal is a vital source of foreign exchange for the $380 billion Egyptian economy, whose currency slid to a record low in the past month.

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Panama President Rallies Support for Canal After Trump Threat

Three Panamanian ex-presidents and Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed solidarity with Mulino.

Jose Raul Mulino. Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg

Mercedes Star Maker’s Demise Shows How Auto Pain Hits Suppliers

The slowdown in EV demand is squeezing companies that have retooled production to serve what they expected to be a steadily growing segment.

An employee fits a Mercedes-Benz AG star badge in Bremen, Germany. Photo: Bloomberg

Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs

Manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC-owned MG accounted for 7.4% of EV registrations across Europe in November, down from 8.2% in October.

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Trump Threatens to Take Back Panama Canal

Trump accused Panama of charging "exorbitant" fees to transit the canal, while stating that he will not let the waterway fall into the "wrong hands."

Several freighters, assisted by tugboats, entering the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. Photo: iStock / searagen

Trump Threatens Tariffs If EU Doesn’t Buy More U.S. Oil and Gas

Trump has threatened tariffs against countries from China to Canada, and is particularly focused on nations that have trade deficits with the U.S.

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Imminent EU Climate Rule for Ships Set to Add to Fuel Bills

The FuelEU Maritime regulation comes into effect on January 1, and requires a 2% reduction in the greenhouse gas intensity of energy used by vessels.

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Year of Milestones for USDOT's Supply Chain Data Platform

The FLOW program also now accounts for 75% of all U.S. container imports, as well as 80% of the country's container terminal capacity.

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