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Transport and shipping
FedEx Sunday Delivery in the United States: Residential and Business Shipments
In 2019, FedEx announced that its subsidiary, FedEx Ground, would begin delivering packages seven days a week in response to the rapid growth of e-commerce. The goal was to provide faster delivery options for...
Transport and shipping
Analytical Report: The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz During the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran
Period: February–June 2026
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched large-scale strikes against military and political targets in Iran, which led to the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and escalated into...
Business
Eastern Pacific Continues Fleet Renewal, Exits Chemical Tanker Segment
Singapore-based shipping company Eastern Pacific Shipping has announced its complete withdrawal from the chemical tanker transportation sector. The decision is linked to the sale of its entire fleet of chemical tankers to Ace Tankers...
International trade
The Panama Canal and Global Shipping Could Come Under Pressure Due to El Niño
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has officially confirmed the development of the El Niño climate phenomenon in the tropical Pacific Ocean. According to experts’ forecasts, it may reach one of the highest...
Business
South Korea’s Pan Ocean to invest more than $500m in four VLCC newbuildings
Pan Ocean continues to strengthen its presence in the crude oil transportation sector. It has been revealed that the company is the buyer behind an order for four new very large crude carriers (VLCCs)...
Business
Japanese investments will help deliver major offshore wind projects off the coast of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom and Japan have signed a major cooperation agreement in the offshore wind energy sector, providing for investments of up to £9 billion ($12.1 billion). The entire amount is planned to be...
Digital technologies
Lithuania to Introduce Kilometer-Based Road Tolls for Trucks in 2027
Lithuania is set to significantly reform its road charging system for commercial transport. The Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration (LTSA) has approved a new electronic tolling model called Via Toll, which will come into force...
Incidents
Transport Corridor in Armenia: A Strategic Highway Still Under Construction
The North–South International Transport Corridor (ITC) is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in modern Armenian history. Once completed, the highway will connect Armenia’s southern border with Iran to its...