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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateSep 7, 2026Africa-Far East Trade Lane Stalls While Asia Exports Surge
Container volumes on the Africa-Far East trade lane have virtually flatlined, growing at just 0.6% year-over-year according to the latest Container Trades Statistics data. This stagnation marks a shar
The Loadstar#africa-far-east-lane#trade-lane-imbalance#container-shipping
Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 26, 2026Kenya Avocado Exports Fuel Cold Chain Logistics Expansion
Kenya's expanding avocado export sector is catalyzing significant demand for specialized refrigerated logistics capabilities, signaling a structural shift in cold chain infrastructure requirements acr
Capital FM Africa#kenya-avocados#cold-chain-logistics#perishable-exports
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 20, 2026US Imports Surge Despite 2025 Tariffs; Exports Remain Stable
Contrary to expectations that increased tariffs would dampen trade flows, US merchandise imports grew during the first half of 2025 while export volumes held steady. This counterintuitive result refle
Peterson Institute for International Economics#tariffs-2025#us-imports-exports#trade-policy-impact