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‘A big burden for farmers’: Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock
The global fertiliser supply chain could face significant disruption if the effective closure by Iran of the strait of Hormuz persists, prompting concerns from analysts about crop production and...
Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf as Iran conflict disrupts shipping
Leading maritime insurers have cancelled war risk cover for vessels operating in the Gulf as the escalating Iran conflict disrupted shipping and sent some freight costs surging.At least 150...
Oil prices rise as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose and stock markets came under pressure on Monday after intense US-Israeli strikes on Iran prompted fears of significant global economic disruption.Brent crude jumped by as much...
US ‘bullying’ could scupper carbon levy on shipping, warn experts
US ‘bullying’ over a proposed carbon levy on shipping appears to be paying off, experts have warned, after Panama reversed its support for the measure.In a leaked document seen...
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Saturday is the perfect day for doing all kinds of errands, activities, and of course shopping! But there's only one sale on our mind today, and it's bringing major...
Philosophy’s Bestselling Cleansing Balm Is 36% Off Right Now (Did We Mention Free Shipping?)
It's time to break up with your makeup removal wipes in 2026! Instead, take the day (and your makeup) off with a cleansing balm. Cleansing balms are an effortless...
Geo Energy buys majority stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million
[SINGAPORE] Indonesian coal producer Geo Energy said on Thursday (Jan 8) that it has completed its acquisition of majority stakes in two Indonesian shipping companies.The deal – to buy...
Box shipping industry could sail into a downturn in 2026, watchers say
[SINGAPORE] The box shipping industry may experience a cyclical downturn in the new year as capacity is expected to outstrip demand, with supply-demand dynamics being aggravated by vessels’ return...
