When the rules of global trade could change any day, how do you make decisions? McKinsey experts report from the business frontlines of geopolitical turmoil. The recent wave of tariffs, trade negotiations, and geopolitical tensions ground the world’s businesses to a...

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Delhi was committed to improving ties with Beijing in a key meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping on Sunday, as both countries resolved to put aside differences from a years-long border standoff. Modi is in China for...

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The Bunker Industry Association of South Africa on Aug. 29 voiced concerns about new environmental regulations governing offshore ship-to-ship transfers, suggesting the rules could curb refueling operations at South African ports, in particular those near Algoa Bay....

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Freight rates for Russian crude shipments from Baltic ports to India have risen in August, driven by fresh European Union sanctions and increased demand for tankers after higher loading volumes this month, trade sources said and shipping data showed. The cost of...

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Pressure is mounting on the global shipping industry to improve its ships’ energy efficiency in the face of new greenhouse gas regulations. In April 2025, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) introduced a new landmark decarbonization framework, slated for...

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Furetank is now taking a crucial step towards fossil freedom, operating its EU-based fleet on biogas. A large-scale agreement for mass-balanced biomethane enables an immediate transition to renewable operations. New EU legislation has made it possible for Furetank to...

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