Global semiconductor trade volumes reached an 18-month high in April 2026, according to data released by the Semiconductor Industry Association on Thursday, with total monthly shipments valued at $58.4 billion — up 14.3% year-on-year and 3.1% month-on-month. The surge is being driven almost entirely by AI infrastructure spending, with data…
Daily transit slots through the Panama Canal are returning to pre-drought norms after a sustained rainy season lifted Gatun Lake to within centimeters of its full operating level. The Panama Canal Authority has raised the daily booking quota to 36 vessels, up from a low of 22 during last year’s…
EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism begins reshaping global trade flows as carbon-intensive imports face new pricing requirements.
India tops global manufacturing investment rankings for the first time, driven by supply chain diversification and government incentives.
US-EU trade negotiations enter final phase with a comprehensive partnership potentially covering 45% of global GDP.
WTO upgrades 2026 global trade forecast to 3.1% growth, citing strong demand from emerging markets and easing geopolitical tensions.
Container shipping rates hit multi-year highs as Red Sea disruptions force longer routing around the Cape of Good Hope, affecting global supply chains.