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MSC: Breaks the 900-ship barrier – Comparison with Maersk

April 17, 2025

MSC Group became the first container liner in history to operate a fleet of 900 ships. Gianluigi Aponte’s company has 609 owned ships and…

China’s Global dominance in the rare earths industry

April 17, 2025

China seized mines and built factories. Japan took note and invested in Australia. But the United States did little despite concerns about supply control….

Maritime organizations collaborate with MIT to develop nuclear propulsion and alternative fuels

April 3, 2025

Critical negotiations are set to begin in April at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for member states to take steps towards decarbonizing shipping by…

Storm in the automotive industry – from the imposed 25% tariffs on all cars not made in the USA

March 27, 2025

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, March 26, that he would impose a 25% tariff on “all cars not made in the United States.”…

The new goals of supermarkets and the “holy grail” of the market in the US and Europe

March 13, 2025

Supermarket retailers in Europe are facing a “perfect storm” as they find themselves trapped in an increasingly complex environment. Retailers’ profit margins have always…

Energy innovation sinks lithium and rare earths

March 13, 2025

Innovation! Around 90% of the world’s lithium mines are currently controlled by Chinese interests, making the country the dominant player in the lithium-ion battery…

Historic chocolate companies on the brink of bankruptcy

March 6, 2025

Chocolate factories that survived world wars are now facing permanent closure due to the scarcity of cocoa for chocolate production. Historic companies that were…

Gallium and Germanium: Greece’s checkmate on the Global rare earths chessboard – The sizes and the players

February 27, 2025

Two numbers, describing two little-known elements, are currently very high on the agenda of the escalating global trade war, with the United States on…

Shipping: Which ships are affected by Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs?

February 27, 2025

International shipping is entering a period of uncertainty due to tariffs imposed by new US President Donald Trump on steel and aluminum, with Supramax…