Industry Trends

Middle East Turmoil Drives Shipping Risks: China-Middle East Container Rates Surge 50%
July 22, 2025, 3:50 pm EDT
The ongoing tension and volatility in the Middle East are significantly impacting the global shipping industry. On June 24, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate 生效 of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, a move that caused international oil prices—previously soaring due to escalating conflicts—to plunge sharply. However, the region's uncertain situation continues to disrupt the shipping sector.
Indonesia Plans to Require E-commerce Platforms to Withhold Sales Tax from Small and Medium Sellers; Platforms Oppose the PolicyJuly 22, 2025, 6:04 pm EDT
Tech Giants Google, Microsoft, OpenAI Expand AI Interfaces for Search and LearningJuly 21, 2025, 4:29 pm EDT