Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Shipping & Transportation

Oil falls on new tariffs

TOKYO- Oil prices were lower on Monday after new tariffs imposed by the United States and China came into force, raising concerns about a...

Iron ore jumps 6%

BEIJING- China’s iron ore futures jumped nearly 6 percent on Monday to hit a two-week high, fuelled by firm short-term demand after Beijing vowed...

Nickel surges as Indonesia plans ban on ore export

SINGAPORE- Nickel prices in Shanghai hit a record high on Monday, while they jumped to a five-year high in London, after top producer Indonesia...

China’s Shanghai free trade zone sputters

SHANGHAI/BEIJING- When China launched the expansion of the Shanghai free trade zone (FTZ) recently and announced six new FTZs in July, officials touted the...

China’s gasoline exports hurting Asian margins

By Clyde Russell LAUNCESTON, Australia- The jump in China’s exports of gasoline in July is likely the start of a trend toward stronger shipments as...
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