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Iranian Ports Could Be Blockaded for ‘Months,’ Says Trump
The economist Paul Krugman, a former New York Times columnist, said he believed most analysts had been “far too sanguine” about the effects of a prolonged Hormuz crisis.
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Hormuz Disruptions Trigger Billions of Dollars in Oil Trading Disputes
The increasingly widespread issues are adding to headaches for producers and traders already grappling with the biggest oil supply shock in history.
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AWS Launches AI Apps for Supply Chain Forecasting and Hiring
The two products — Connect Decisions and Connect Talent — had previously been used internally for supply chain forecasting and job interviews.
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Tariffs, Geopolitics and the New Logic of Global Dealmaking
Companies are reassessing where they invest, what they acquire and how much risk they’re willing to carry in extended global networks.
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Trump Admin Announces $774M in Funding for U.S. Port Infrastructure
The initiative will include projects to expand rail tunnels, upgrade screening technology for national security, and add new cargo terminals.
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Ireland Rolls Out New Round of Fuel Supports
In total, Ireland has spent around €755 million on fuel supports in recent months, as the country's fuel prices have surged since the start of the Iran war.
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Cosco’s Profit Drops by Half as Lower Freight Rates Bite
“The conflict in the Middle East has posed significant challenges to the safety and stability of global shipping,” China’s biggest container liner said.
A Cosco Shipping Holdings container ship at the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada. Photographer: James MacDonald/Bloomberg
Japanese Crude Supertanker Manages Hormuz Exit in War First
The Idemitsu Maru began sailing late on April 27 toward the strait from northwest of Abu Dhabi, where it had been sitting idle for more than a week.
An aerial 3D illustration render of cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Image: iStock/quantic69
Japan Airlines to Trial Humanoid Robots for Ground Handling
The push for humanoid robots comes in response to larger concerns over a labor shortage, stemming from a bump in inbound tourism and a dip in Japan's working-age population.
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Surge in Diesel Prices Tightens U.S. Trucking Capacity
Although diesel prices in the U.S. have come down slightly in the latter half of April, there are still subtle pressures on the trucking freight market lurking under the surface.
Photo: iStock / Bim
Union Pacific Railroad Secures Contract for Domestic Steel Rail Production
The new rail mill is powered by a dedicated 1,800-acre solar farm, making it the world’s largest solar-powered steel mill.
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GM Expects $500M Boost from Tariff Refunds
G.M. said it made $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 6% decline from the same period a year ago.
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