A Portuguese-flagged container ship, the MSC Aries, was seized by Iran on April 13 for "violating maritim...
Jump in Shipping Costs Intensifies ‘Last Mile’ Inflation Challenges
The recent sharp rise in shipping costs is likely to have a smaller impact on inflation than the surge in freight costs in 2021, but it will intensify challenges for central...
The recent sharp rise in shipping costs is likely to have a smaller impact on inflation than the surge in freight costs in 2021, but it will intensify challenges for central...
PR / 2 months ago
Broader Gaza Conflict Fallout Adds to Risks for Neighbouring Sovereigns
Prolonged war in Gaza and the related spread of conflict to nearby areas is adding to the risks facing sovereigns in the region, particularly in Egypt, says Fitch...
Prolonged war in Gaza and the related spread of conflict to nearby areas is adding to the risks facing sovereigns in the region, particularly in Egypt, says Fitch...
PR / 3 months ago
Strong Global Goods Demand Has Helped EM Exports Through the Pandemic
The strength of global goods demand in the past year was a boon for several emerging markets’ (EMs) current account...
The strength of global goods demand in the past year was a boon for several emerging markets’ (EMs) current account...
Article / 3 years ago
Suez Canal Blockage a Large Loss Event for Global Reinsurers
The blocking of the Suez Canal and resulting disruption to global shipping is likely to cause a large loss...
The blocking of the Suez Canal and resulting disruption to global shipping is likely to cause a large loss...
Article / 3 years ago
3D Printing May Disrupt Ports and Reduce US Imports from China
Ports may be most exposed to disruptive effects of 3D printing (3DP) on transportation infrastructure assets over the next 20 years....
Ports may be most exposed to disruptive effects of 3D printing (3DP) on transportation infrastructure assets over the next 20 years....
Article / 5 years ago
China's Growing Thermal Coal Supply to Pressure Exporters
Growing Chinese thermal coal supply is likely to lead to further tightening of import controls by the government, putting pressure on seaborne coal prices and adding order uncertainties for...
Growing Chinese thermal coal supply is likely to lead to further tightening of import controls by the government, putting pressure on seaborne coal prices and adding order uncertainties for...
Article / 5 years ago