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Cuba Power Grid Collapses as Fuel Crisis Hits Breaking Point

Cuba's energy minister said in mid May that the country had run out of oil and diesel, and warned that the island's energy system had reached a "critical state."

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Hormuz Uncertainty the 'Key Domino' for Supply Chains to Close Out 2026

The tenuous peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran poses the biggest supply chain threat moving forward, warns Oxford Economics.

An aerial 3D illustration render of cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Image: iStock/quantic69

Container Carriers Eye Return to Red Sea Route

The two carriers said they’re redirecting a service that links the southern Mediterranean with China through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.

Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran on May 16. Photographer: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images

Will Trump’s New Tariffs Wipe Out Importers’ IEEPA Refunds?

The Supreme Court’s invalidation of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration set up importers for a windfall of refunds. But a new wave of tariffs could serve to quash any hopes of long-term relief.

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India, Japan Strengthen Ties as China Tensions Rise

The two nations agreed to strengthen their supply chains for semiconductors, while deepening collaboration on AI, and developing a joint roadmap for economic security.

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Iran Warns Tankers to Use Only Approved Hormuz Routes

Iran's joint military command issued the warning on July 2, a day after U.S. and Iranian diplomats met with mediators in Qatar.

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The World At Your Doorstep: The Logistics of the World Cup

What makes the World Cup such a remarkable undertaking is that when everything goes according to plan, millions of fans never notice the years of work that made it possible.

Fans outside the World Cup faceoff between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Washington. Photo: SCB File Photo

U.S. Decides Against Renewing USMCA, Shifting to Rolling Talks

The decision marked a head-spinning reversal for President Donald Trump. The potential disruptions and the broad economic impact are stark.

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Trump Souring on USMCA Sets Up Rethink of $2 Trillion Trade Deal

Economists, analysts and policymakers believe that months, perhaps years, of haggling lie ahead to try to negotiate solutions in a trading bloc of more than 500 million people.

Tractor trailers wait in line at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, on the U.S.-Mexico border. Photo: Bloomberg

Shipping Rates Surge as Peak Demand Builds Early

Transpacific shipping rates to the West Coast have more than doubled since mid-May, while Asia to Europe rates have been up 70-80%.

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The End of EU De Minimis Signals a New Era of Commerce Intelligence

The challenge is understanding how regulatory changes influence shopper behavior, conversion rates, profitability and expansion opportunities across every market you serve.

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EU and China Agree to Three Months of Trade Talks

The talks will reportedly cover four areas: Rebalancing trade and investments, export controls on rare earths, intellectual property rights, and WTO reforms.

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