Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Strikes at Rotterdam and Antwerp Disrupt European Container Operations

Container operations at Rotterdam, Europe’s largest port, have come to a standstill as lashers initiated a 48-hour strike to demand higher wages. Workers…
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Chittagong Port Imposes Unprecedented Tariffs, Raising Export Costs Amid Industry Concerns

The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has announced a substantial increase in port service tariffs, marking the first such hike in decades. The new…
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New Tariff Exemptions Announced as US Imports Continue to Decline

The United States has introduced a new round of tariff exemptions on imported goods, targeting around 45 product categories, in response to continued…
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India-EFTA Trade Pact to Boost Investment and Market Access from October

India’s Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein will come into…
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