Global supply chains steady in September; Asia nears full capacity

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index remained nearly unchanged in September at—0.38 (from -0.39 in August), signalling continued underutilisation of global supply chains. Yet, a sharp rebound in Chinese factory purchasing propelled Asia’s...

Shipping economist says Trump arguments against IMO climate framework 'make no sense'

A senior transport and logistics economist at ING has dubbed statements coming from the White House, relating to the effects of a global carbon price on shipping, ’weak’ and senseless. US President Donald Trump’s administration has taken aim at...

Global shipping costs soar as trade slows

THE global maritime transport sector is entering a period of uncertainty and rising costs as trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and climate factors disrupt shipping routes, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development...

The Energy Report: Exxon Versus the International Energy Agency

There seems to be a huge disparity in the outlook for global oil supplies, as the International Energy Agency not only doubles down on its call for a massive oil cut but decides to increase it. Just how large that increase may be is unclear. On...

Cutting Costs in Global Shipping 

Deb Deakin, Director of Continuous Process Improvement at ePost Global, reveals how Smarter Packaging and Fulfillment Decisions Can Cut International Shipping Costs The math in logistics operations is nothing like what you’ve learned in your high...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore direct shipping corridors to strengthen East Africa trade links

Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to explore new avenues for boosting bilateral trade by developing maritime-linked corridors between Karachi Port and key East African ports. The initiative seeks to reduce shipping costs, improve delivery times, and...

South Africa poised to capitalise on global boom in Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

A new study commissioned by the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) has found that the global market for Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs) is on the verge of exponential growth, fuelled by the accelerating global shift toward net-zero energy...

India Post resumes all international mail services to USA from October 15

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 14: The Department of Posts has announced the resumption of all categories of international postal services to the United States starting October 15, bringing relief to exporters and businesses...

South Africa’s recovery gains fragile momentum amid global headwinds

South Africa’s economy is projected to expand by 1.1% in 2025, up slightly from 0.5% in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) released on Tuesday. Growth is expected to hold at 1.2% in...

School Assembly News Headlines Today (Oct 15): Top National, International & Sports Updates + Thought of the Day

School Assembly News Headlines — Oct 15 (Source: The Gaudium School) If you’re a student on the lookout for news headlines to read out in your school assembly, you’re at the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the most important national,...

How DP World and PayPal Modernise Global Trade Payments

The current procedure for international payments can take up to a week to finalise, with costs and delays often attributed to legacy banking systems. DP World and PayPal aim to replace this with a solution offering same-day settlement, reduced...

As China and US impose rival port fees, global shipping industry braces for disruption

However, the exemption of China-built vessels announced on Tuesday has provided relief to cargo owners and carriers, given Chinese shipbuilders’ dominant share in the global industry. About 36 per cent of the global fleet consists of China-built...

Gasoline storage safety: Protecting Tehachapi homes and families

Living in Tehachapi, residents know the importance of preparing for both the challenges of snowy winters and the hazards of fire season. Safe gasoline storage is an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect of home and job site safety. Recent...

CA Strengthens Battery Storage Safety Regs

PK Hattis – Santa Cruz Sentinel, Calif. SANTA CRUZ — Less than a year after the Moss Landing Power Plant fire, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill strengthening safety standards for the development of new battery storage facilities across the...

Oregon National Guard Honors Soldiers Deploying to Southern Border

SALEM, Oregon – The Oregon Military Department honored approximately 60 soldiers from A Company, Forward Support Company, 1249th Engineer Battalion during a mobilization ceremony Oct. 14, 2025, at the Anderson Readiness Center as they prepare to...

Musk's Manhattan Project For xAI Bets Big On 'World Models' That NVidia Says Could Rival 'Global Economy'

Elon Musk's xAI is setting its sights on something that could revolutionize everything from video games to AI-humanoid robots: "world models." These next-generation artificial intelligence systems promise not just to read about the world but to...

US Pitches India As 'Key Global Ally', Seeks Support In Rare Earth War With China

President Donald Trump shakes hands with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office [File/AP Photo] As tensions with China over rare earth minerals escalate, the United States appears to be turning a new leaf when it comes to its...

Wednesday hearing will decide whether to extend temporary restraining order blocking National Guard deployment to Portland

Judge Karin Immergut scheduled a new hearing on the temporary restraining order as 60 Oregon troops mobilize for a separate federal mission along U.S.-Mexico border. PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut scheduled a phone...

LMI shows logistics expansion continues at slower pace amid falling transportation and warehousing osts

Despite a sequential decline, the logistics sector continued to show growth in September, according to the recently-released Logistics Managers' Index (LMI). The monthly LMI is a joint project among researchers from Arizona State University,...

Four technologies to reshape global labour markets: WEF

Four emerging technologies — AI, robotics, advanced energy systems and sensor networks — are poised to reshape global labour markets with the greatest impact expected in seven core sectors employing 80 per cent of workers worldwide, a study said...