Russia-Ukraine
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Russia’s isolation deepens as shipping lines make final port calls
First came a pause in cargo bookings to Russia. Now, ocean carriers have halted almost all of their Russian port calls.
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US military enlists commercial cargo airlines in logistics blitz to send weapons to Ukraine
The U.S. military has tapped private cargo airlines to ferry weapons for Ukraine to Poland.
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How war, shipping boom, China lockdowns impact Panama Canal
Container-ship transits of the Panama Canal are up as liners favor the East Coast. LNG transits are down as U.S. gas heads to Europe.
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IMF: Rising ocean shipping costs to bring wave of higher prices
“Higher shipping costs hit prices of imported goods at the dock within two months and quickly pass through to producer prices — many of whom…
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Shipping stocks in crosshairs as fears mount on China, war, inflation
Retail stock pickers seem increasingly nervous about shipping. Shares of dry bulk, tanker, container and mixed-fleet owners all fell.
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Russian takeover of foreign-owned aircraft portends higher lease rates
Air Lease Corp. is writing off $800 million worth of aircraft it can’t reclaim from Russian airlines - another reason leasing could be more expensive.
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US targets Russian cargo airline Aviastar over sanctions violations
The U.S. government is preventing the sale of any item to a Russian cargo airline it accuses of flying U.S.-made aircraft in violation of sanctions.
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Volvo Q1 results hold up despite charge for suspending Russia business
Volvo reported record Q1 truck sales despite ongoing supply chain interruptions. The company took a $423 million charge for suspending Russia business.
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Noose tightens on Russian economy as import options dwindle
Russian imports via ocean, truck, rail and air are now being simultaneously squeezed. Shipping data shows growing pressure.
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If globalization is really over, what happens to supply chains?
The future of global supply chains is in flux. The pandemic was a game changer. Then came the war.
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