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Trade War Finally Hits Commodity Shipping Industry

As tariffs were being slapped on hundreds of goods, shipping rates for dry bulk — the segment that hauls billions of tons of coal, iron ore and crops around the globe — kept rising. But no more.

1116 The Trade War Has

Big Oil Is Moving and Re-Using Whole Platforms to Cut Costs

Oil companies have pushed through draconian cost cuts during the recent industry slump, but they’re not quite done yet.

1120 Big Oil Is Moving

Soy Trade in Disarray as Major Exporter Turns to Imports

The world of soybean shipping has turned upside down thanks to the ongoing trade war between China and the United States.

1114 Soy Trade

Kellogg Is the Latest Food Company Looking to Shed Brands

Kellogg is looking for buyers of its cookies and fruit snacks businesses as the cereal maker seeks to refocus on the fast-growing parts of its business.

Pot in Armored Trucks: Brink's Co. Is Turning Into a Cannabis Play

Brink’s Co., best known for its armored trucks, may have just turned itself into a derivative pot play.

1115 Potin Armored Trucks

More Manufacturers Are Leaving China to Dodge Trump's Duties

Companies on the mainland making everything from car parts to cameras are lining up other production facilities across Southeast Asia.

Alibaba Goes International to Hit New Singles' Day Record

The Chinese internet giant is looking beyond borders to turn its annual Singles’ Day shopping celebration into a global phenomenon.

1109 Alibaba Goes International

China Turns to Russia in Search to Replace U.S. Soybeans

The two countries are also planning to work more closely on other agriculture products, including rice, pork, poultry, fish, and to develop logistics.

Podcast | The Ups and Downs of the Global Shipping Industry

For the ocean shipping business today, it’s tough enough navigating the rough waters caused by economic cycles. But do carriers sometimes make their own waves?

1109 The Upsand Downs

FedEx to Lift Prices Twice Inflation Rate

FedEx will boost most prices by an average of 4.9 percent starting in January, more than double the expected rate of U.S. inflation next year, as freight demand surges.

E-Commerce Shipments Reach Canada Faster With Streamlined Logistics Strategy

Challenge: A leading software retailer planned an e-commerce expansion to the Canadian market, and wanted to ensure deliveries would be commensurate with U.S. service levels. The retailer was surprised to learn that most carriers do not offer comprehensive coverage throughout Canada — or a broad range of service options — which meant shipments would arrive days later than anticipated.

FedEx CEO Stares Down Threat From Amazon's Own Delivery Network

FedEx Corp. Chief Executive Officer Fred Smith isn’t sweating Amazon.com Inc.’s move to expand its own delivery network.

1107 Fed Ex

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