Global trade
Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order
Shipping giants CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have suspended all bookings to and from Cuba until further notice, they said separately on Sunday, with both citing a US executive order issued on May 1.
Global food supply under threat by continuing Iran War
Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes
Closing the Strait of Hormuz could bankroll a new Iranian government - opinion
Romania deploys ship, chopper to find stray Black Sea mines
Mines placed in the Black Sea during the Ruusia-Ukraine war are now drifting into the territory of other countries.
Elemental magic: How gemstones can reveal ancient trade routes
The researchers analyzed gems from the Arabian-Nubian Shield and compared them with similar gems from around the globe to find unique characteristics of gems from the region.
Traders hold for US data as China disinflation risk drags
US consumer prices are expected on Wednesday to show headline inflation slowed to its lowest since early 2021 at 3.1%, down from 9.1% a year earlier.
Turkish officials say Russia-Ukraine grain deal has proved its worth
The Turkey- and UN-brokered deal allows for the free passage of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, which Turkish officials say is key to protecting global food security.
What's the best way to build a global workforce?
G-P vice president explains why Israeli companies look to employer of record solutions to grow faster and for less money.
War-torn Ukraine exports millions of tons of grain to developing countries
Despite the hit taken by the Ukrainian grain industry when Russia invaded in February, the country is still exporting millions of tons of grain each month.
Bahrain Begins Construction of US Trade Zone
Economic analyst to The Media Line: The project will increase US-Bahraini trade to $4 billion.
Israeli company launches AI solution for maritime shipping
Windward’s new solution enables freight forwarders to improve efficiency and scalability with automated data collection and analysis, improving efficiency in maritime freight.
China passes US as Israel’s largest source of imports in 2021
Last year, Israel imported $10.7 billion in goods from China, compared with $7.7 billion in 2020 and $8.2 Billion from the United States.
A new path for the world economy - opinion
Economies need to be much more local and regional; the economic model of cheap goods made in Asia to be sold in the Walmarts of America is already anachronistic.
