Taiwan’s government on Thursday proposed an 18% rise in defense spending for next year, including for drones and missiles, taking it above T$1 trillion ($31.41 billion) for the first time as Taipei bolsters its military to ward off China.The budget det…
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The Panama Canal Authority will cap daily transits as of early September as it gears up for a longer-than-usual El Niño season expected to reduce water levels, it said on Thursday, walking back a previous pledge to not limit vessel passage.Under the ne…
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Voyage from Middle East to China on scrubber-fitted ship comes at higher rate
“Over the last five weeks (week 29-33) global grain shipments have fallen 8% y/y, fuelled by a 26% y/y drop in grain exports from the Black Sea as Russian and Ukrainian attacks on ships and port infrastructure have intensified. A recent proposal …
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At a Glance • Compliance managers touch four of the five stages of the marine insurance coverage process, from underwriting through ongoing monitoring, claims support, and renewal. • The operating environment has changed structurally in 2026, with GPS …
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