China Reports Trade Deficit in February – Mainly due to the timing of Chinese New Year,Chinaimported $7.3 more than it exported in the second month of 2011. Though surprising, the news is understandable considering that most manufacturers experience an extended...
Kite-Powered Ship – The international food/agricultural producer Cargill plans to use wind power to reduce fuel consumption by up to 35% on one of their chartered ships. They found a partner in Hamburg based SkySails GmbH & Co. KG . The German company will...
Working in global trade, we are exposed to diverse cultures, and as such, we learn many interesting things. We’ve decided to collect some of the more obscure and idiosyncratic facts, traditions and customs, and share them here, in what we’re calling: International...
EU Mulls Options for Maritime Cap-and-Trade – The European Union (EU) plans to implement an emissions-trading program if an international agreement to curb the industry’s pollution is not made. European experts expect that international maritime emissions will double...
Libya Unrest and Oil Prices – Unrest in Libya has led to concerns as the world’s 12th-largest supplier of oil future is seen as uncertain. In the wake of the Egyptian revolution, economists are watching this situation closely and its effect on the Middle East. Learn...
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