How to kill Putin’s profits without hitting farmers – POLITICO
All bark, no bite? EU farmers have already taken to the streets over rising costs and tough new green rules. Another spike in fertilizer prices could spark fresh rounds of protests — think tractors blocking roads and paralyzing capitals. That’s a political nightmare Brussels wants to avoid. At the same time, the slow rollout frustrates […]
How To Mitigate Supply Chain Volatility During Chinese New Year
While millions of people in China and elsewhere in Asia celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake on January 29, 2025, supply chain managers around the world may already be struggling with significant backlogs at ports and warehouses. Also known as Chinese New Year (CNY) this annual logistical déjà vu seems to bring about new […]
How to rein in Russia’s shadow fleet – POLITICO
Last month delivered a frightening dose of reality: The tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I collided in Malaysian waters, resulting in blazes on both ships and a major hassle for the Malaysian authorities. The Hafnia Nile, sailing under the Singaporean flag, was operating legally, with some 300,000 barrels of naphtha on board. The Ceres I, […]