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Chinese Ships Get Cheaper Insurance to Navigate Red Sea

While the overall picture is mixed, some Chinese-linked vessels have to pay as little as 0.35% of their hull and machinery value to obtain insurance for transit.

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New York Fed Found Supply Chain Pressures Rose in January

The New York Federal Reserve Bank’s Global Supply Chain Pressure Index rose from -0.15 in December 2023 to -0.11 in January 2024.

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Macron Calls for More Farmer Protections During Supply Chain Talks

Protecting farmers’ incomes has been a major demand of the farmers’ protests that have popped up all across the EU in recent weeks.

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Official Warns Against EU Measures Limiting Trade Support for the Solar Sector

The European Commission set a target of 750 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity by 2030, up from 260 gigawatts in 2023.

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Uncertain economy? Invest in a plan and people in 2024

There is a balance between the current financial perspective and the need to take measured risks to continue to grow in the market.

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DP World’s Australian Pay Deal ‘Will Cost Consumers’

The record pay rise came as DP World imposed its biggest hikes yet to terminal access charges.

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How Retailers Can Navigate Choppy Supply Chains

By embracing technology, implementing pandemic-learned strategies, and fostering collaboration, retailers can ensure their shelves remain stocked, their customers are satisfied, and their businesses remain resilient.

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Egypt’s Canal Receipts Fall by Almost Half After Red Sea Attacks

The drop is the latest headache for the North African nation that was already wrestling with its worst economic crisis in decades before the Israel-Hamas war erupted in October.

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Germany Invests $1.1B to Counter China on Raw Materials

A selection process will be established to determine which projects — including extraction, processing and recycling materials — are eligible, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

Hamburg, Germany. Photo: Martin Leissl/Bloomberg

Overcoming an Ethical and Sustainability Crisis in the Cotton Supply Chain

Expect to see users of cotton seeking to improve the visibility of their multi-tier supply chains to avoid regulatory fines, protect themselves from reputational damage, and understand their risk exposure.

Securing a Satellite Communications Future Through Green Business Practices

Despite the many advantages offered by satellite internet, especially in areas lacking traditional telecom infrastructure, it’s crucial to acknowledge and address the associated environmental impacts.

A Global Logistics Outlook for 2024

While many shippers have made great strides toward building resilience into their supply chains over the years, it’s important that they don’t pump the brakes on progress.

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