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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactOct 16, 2026China and Russia Expand Arctic Maritime Logistics for Energy
China and Russia are strengthening their maritime and Arctic logistics connections to secure energy supplies. This deepening of logistics ties reflects strategic efforts to develop alternative trade r
South China Morning Post#arctic-logistics#china-russia-partnership#maritime-trade
Procurement
High ImpactAug 25, 2026Diesel hits war high at $5.65/gal, disrupting trucking costs
The benchmark ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) price has reached its highest level since military actions against Iran commenced in early March, hitting $5.652/gallon according to the Department of Ener
FreightWaves#diesel-prices#fuel-surcharge#iran-conflict
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 15, 2026Russian Crude Exports Face Growing Shipping Bottlenecks
Russian crude oil exporters are experiencing mounting logistical friction in moving petroleum products from Caspian Sea terminals to international markets. The bottlenecks stem from constrained vessel
Caspian Post#russian-crude-exports#caspian-shipping#export-bottlenecks