Canada looks on as Mexico and US formally talk USMCA renewal

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01/06/2026

Canada was looking in from the outside as formal negotiations on the future of the North American USMCA free trade agreement between Mexico and the US kicked off in Mexico City last Thursday.

After two rounds of preparatory talks earlier this year, officials of the two sides started…

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Low water restricts barge capacity, but the real problem is port congestion

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01/06/2026

Low water levels may be looming along Europe’s heavily trafficked inland waterways, but the real issue remains congestion across container terminals and the second-class status afforded to barges.

As reported by The Loadstar, last weekwater levels on the Rhine dipped below 150cm – which in 2023 prompted operators to begin implementing…

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Carriers back to ‘price-gouging’ on ocean trades – ‘they can’t help themselves’

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01/06/2026

Asia-Europe shippers on long-term contracts are beginning to feel the effects of an early peak season, with allocations under threat due to strong spot market demand and carriers demanding high premiums to carry non-contracted cargo.

“We’re definitely seeing the market hit a peak; carriers are taking the opportunity to…

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Why the feed interface matters more than mining operations realise

As mine operators look for practical ways to improve uptime, reliability, and maintenance efficiency, filtration systems are receiving renewed attention. Terry Morley, Cleanova, discusses why rethinking the filter press feed interface can help improve operational performance in demanding mining environments.

Q1. Why is filtration performance such an important issue for mining operations today?

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Critical One Energy signs strategic MOU to advance infrastructure at Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project

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Critical One Energy Inc. has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. (GIP), one of Canada’s largest civil infrastructure companies

The MOU sets the framework for GIP to support road planning, civil…

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Inchape launches US forwarding service

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01/06/2026

Leading global port agency provider Inchape Shipping services is moving into the US freight forwarding sector after receiving its Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) license from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).

The FMC license means Inchcape can operate in the US as an NVOCC…

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BNA: Belgium’s Ziegler files for bankruptcy, 400 employees affected

EXCLUSIVE: Ziegler UK sees ownership change, amid group break-up rumours

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Sandvik, Rio Tinto partner to advance autonomous open-pit drilling

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Sandvik and Rio Tinto are partnering to jointly develop and integrate Sandvik i-series surface drill rigs with Rio Tinto’s Autonomous Drilling System (Rio Tinto ADS™).

The collaboration combines Rio Tinto’s experience in autonomous drilling and remote operations with Sandvik’s…

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EXCLUSIVE: Big shake-up under way at Ceva Logistics – heads roll

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02/06/2026

As June begins with most freight forwarders looking to make up for previous weakness during the second quarter, the financial performance that Ceva Logistics has delivered so far in Q2 26, quite simply “commanded action”, sources tell Premium.

(After a dreadful Q1 26 delivery, as recently disclosed)…

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DOJ: Founder of Citron Research found guilty of ‘scheming to manipulate stock market via media campaigns’

F: Founder Of Goldman Sachs-backed Slync charged with $67m fraud

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Inchape launches US forwarding service

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Leading global port agency provider Inchape Shipping services is moving into the US freight forwarding sector after receiving its Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) license from the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).

The FMC license means Inchcape can operate in the US as an NVOCC…

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Oil Pulls Back as Trump Claims Lebanon Ceasefire Deal Is Within Reach

The oil price rally lost steam after President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in Lebanon calmed commodity markets, pushing global oil prices lower and allowing crude to ease from earlier multi-week highs. Brent crudefor August delivery was down 1.7% to trade at $93.35 per barrel at 4.45 am ET, while WTI crude for…

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Chinese shippers ‘fogged down’ by worsening port congestion

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02/06/2026

Foggy weather at China’s key container ports of Shanghai and Ningbo has worsened the congestion, pushing up waiting times for ships just as exporters are rushing to send their goods to Europe and the US.

Linerlytica’s report this week estimates 1.5 million teu…

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China’s BYD steps up its drive to overtake Toyota ‘down under’

02/06/2026

A BYD car-carrier has made its first voyage from China to Australia, as the electric vehicle (EV) maker appears to be challenging Japan’s Toyota’s ranking as the best-selling car brand in the country.

The 2025-built 7,000-ceu BYD Zhengzhou arrived in Melbourne on Sunday, carrying 5,000 hybrid and pure EVs.

Following the outbreak of the…

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Brazil faces more uncertainty as Trump plans financial hit on shippers

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02/06/2026

Brazilian forwarders are dealing with yet more uncertainty after US regulators proposed slapping its southern neighbour with a 25% tariff, claiming it had been engaging in “multiple practices” that “are unreasonable, and burden or restrict US commerce”.

Among these alleged practices, according to US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer,…

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MSC says Iran attack on its box ship was ‘completely unjustified’

02/06/2026

MSC has confirmed that one of its vessels, the 4,800 teu MSC Sariska V, was hit by two “projectiles” last night, some 40 nautical miles south-east of the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr.

“The first hit while the pilot was on board as the vessel departed from port, and a second impacted the crew…

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Alphabet announces proposed $80bn equity capital raise to expand AI infrastructure & compute

BBC: Don’t blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google’s Sundar Pichai

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‘Top-tier international executive’ Chen Lichtenstein to take the reins at Zim

02/06/2026

Israeli carrier Zim has appointed Chen Lichtenstein (above) as its new president and CEO, to replace Eli Glickman.

Mr Glickman resigned on 15 April, and Dr Lichtenstein will take up the role on 1 July, providing his appointment is approved by shareholders.

His appointment followed an executive search process conducted by chairman Yair Seroussi…

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War pushes airfreight rates higher still

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02/06/2026

Air cargo rates climbed 36% year on year in May as conflict in the Middle East continued to disrupt global supply chains, according to data provider WorldACD.

Presenting at TIACA’s Executive Summit in Warsaw today (2 June), WorldACD CEO Ken De Witt Hmer said the market had experienced a sharp shift since…

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