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COMMODITIES 2026: Brazilian merchant export pig iron suppliers seek to maintain diversification, strengthen CBAM
This is part of the COMMODITIES 2026 series, where our reporters bring to you key themes that will drive commodities markets in 2026. Following intense negotiations between Brazil and the US over export merchant pig iron prices for 2025, the final months of the year brought to the Brazilian market the long-awaited prospect of reducing its dependence on US purchases of the raw material in 2026.
Today we've made the difficult but necessary decision to reorganize Crystal Dynamics' studios and teams. As a result, we've parted ways with just under 30 team members across various departments and… | Crystal Dynamics | 19 comments
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Is There Any Such Thing as Absolute Truth?
Long has there been a debate about truth, specifically, about whether or not there is one truth, or an absolute truth. How can we know? Most of us have heard of the saying: “Just because that is your truth, doesn’t mean that it is my truth,” or some version thereof. Logically speaking, there is a serious problem with that statement, or more accurately, that entire line of thought. Let’s look at the definition of truth: TRUTH, noun 1.
Illegals, Leftist Lies, and Outright Stupidity
I rarely visit Facebook anymore as I have little use for that bastion of negativity and foolishness. That said, I was on Facebook a few days ago, and saw the following post reposted by someone I know, unfortunately. “When someone uses the word ‘illegals,’ I am done listening to what they have to say. I live in America, a nation stolen from the indigenous natives, built on the backs of slaves, & [sic] made prosperous by the sweat & [sic] blood of immigrants.
Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau’s leadership, if it can be called that has led to a country besieged with many problems. To be fair, not everything is Trudeau’s doing, but his policies have definitely exacerbated the country’s issues. This is not exactly a surprise, any country with a liberal leftist leader(s), is going to have problems, more to the point, their “leadership” always results in nationwide economic issues.
Canadian rail shutdown disrupts US imports of ferrous scrap
US ferrous scrap imports from Canada were put at risk as a labor dispute halted cross-border rail transport, which could support domestic US prime scrap prices in September domestic monthly trade negotiations if the disruption is prolonged. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. A shutdown of Canada's rail network started Aug. 22 as a deadline for labor talks expired, snarling logistics for a range of commodities.
Illegal Border Crashers Can LEGALLY Vote in Federal Election
Tucker Carlson in a recent show announced that despite the current belief held by many if not most people in the U.S., illegals CAN vote in U.S. elections. Exposed: Loophole in U.S. Law Allows Illegals to Vote Without Penalty True the Vote discovered this anomaly in the U.S. code apparently, but is this really true?
Market Movers Americas, Oct. 23-27: Oil markets, WTI prices on edge amid geopolitical conflict
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CONTAINER PREMIUMS: All-inclusive rates stable as market awaits new direction
Highlights Demand conditions unclear in the wake of Asia's Lunar New Year celebrations Russian invasion of Ukraine adds fresh dose of uncertainty for cargo owners All-inclusive container shipping rates from North Asia to North America held steady in the week to Feb. 25, but shipping lines were more bullish as cargo loading in China ramped up towards the end of the month. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
CONTAINER PREMIUMS: Rate relief finally emerges but could be temporary
Highlights FAK rates available for China-North America shipments until March Premiums surcharges from Southeast Asia ease in LNY slowdown All-inclusive container shipping rates from North Asia to North America were available to some shippers without premium surcharges in the week to Feb. 17 as more space on ships became available following the Lunar New Year slowdown. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
North American container import volumes to continue slide in 2022: Hackett Associates
Highlights Port congestion began weighing on import volumes in H2 2021 High inflation rates curb consumer spending on imported goods North American container import volumes may have peaked in 2021 as slower port throughput and changes in consumer spending dampen the outlook for 2022, according to Ben Hackett, principal at trade consulting firm Hackett Associates. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Mexico container ports record highest volume ever in 2021
Mexico's container ports had their busiest year ever in 2021, handling 7.85 million twenty-foot equivalent units across the country for an increase of 21.6% over 2020, according to statistics from Mexico's Secretariat of Communications and Transportation. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Total container throughput at Mexican ports was the highest since 2019, when the ports handled 7.1 million TEUs, the SCT said.
CONTAINER PREMIUMS: Rates remain at peak levels despite escalating uncertainty
Highlights Blank sailings keep rates elevated despite dip in demand around LNY Shipping lines prepare for Asia-to-Europe rate hikes in February All-inclusive container shipping rates from North Asia to North America held steady in the week to Jan. 21 as cancelled sailings to counterbalance a pocket of weaker demand around February's Lunar New Year holiday in Asia kept carrying capacity in short supply. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Container ship demolitions dropped to multi-year low in 2021: Alphaliner
Demolitions of aging container ships dropped last year to the lowest level in at least six years as high charter rates encouraged owners to keep ships operating, according to shipping intelligence provider Alphaliner. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now An estimated 16,500 TEUs of container carrying capacity was scrapped in 2021, down from 194,500 TEUs in 2020 and 655,000 TEUs in 2016, Alphaliner estimates.
CONTAINER PREMIUMS: Trans-Pacific rates reach their ceiling amid uncertainty in China
Highlights COVID-19 outbreaks around Chinese port cities threaten cargo flows Widespread cancelled sailings keep supply tight ahead of Lunar New Year All-inclusive container shipping rates from North and Southeast Asia to North America were widely viewed as having reached a medium-term ceiling after returning to record high levels, but support is expected to be maintained at least for another month on demand for restocking ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Not registered?
CONTAINER PREMIUMS: Rates continue surging in limited window ahead of LNY
Highlights Trans-Pacific rates from China reach new high in pre-LNY demand rush Southeast Asia spot market lacking liquidity with all ships booked out Container freight rates including premium service fees continued to escalate this week on trans-Pacific trade lanes from North Asia to North America on the back of widespread restocking by retailers ahead of Lunar New Year beginning Feb. 1, which is marked by operational slowdowns in East Asia. Not registered?
CONTAINER PREMIUMS: Rates rise globally as restocking boosts demand
Highlights All-inclusive freight rates climb as retailers stock inventory ahead of Lunar New Year Empty container shortage in Asia supports premiums for priority loading All-inclusive trans-Pacific container shipping rates to North America were buoyed in the week to Dec. 17 by a renewed push to restock retail inventories in the period between the calendar year-end and Asia's Lunar New Year celebrations beginning Feb. 1, which will curb factory and transport operations. Not registered?
CONTAINER PREMIUMS: Shipping lines eye further increases in mid-December
Highlights Carriers hopeful to implement trans-Pacific GRIs from Dec. 15 Demand from Southeast Asia slumps in post-Christmas period All-inclusive trans-Pacific container shipping rates to North America held steady in the week to Dec. 10 with the expectation that shipping lines would push for further increases next week as demand strengthens. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
CONTAINER PREMIUMS: Respite in trans-Pacific premium rates could be short-lived
Highlights Asia-to-North America rates under pressure as the flow of export cargoes slows Demand could pick up again in Dec-Jan loading window on inventory restocking All-inclusive container shipping rates held steady in the week to Nov. 12 as carriers were reluctant to offer further discounts as demand remained strong and there were growing concerns about the supply of capacity and equipment in the December-January loading period. Not registered?
Container shipping lines launch new trans-Pacific services as record rates pull in capacity
Container shipping lines are continuing to add new services to eastbound trans-Pacific trade lanes as strong demand and record high freight rates attract more carry capacity for Asia-to-North America cargoes. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Honolulu-based shipowner Matson launched its first direct service this week to the Port of Oakland, California, from China, the port said Aug. 4.
Hapag-Lloyd, ONE report huge earnings growth amid record container freight rates
Highlights But Hapag-Lloyd cites disruptions from delays Consumer spending on goods raises demand Platts Container Index up sharply in last year Container shipping lines Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) posted huge earnings growth in their latest results July 30 and expect their good fortune to continue for the rest of the year as demand remains strong. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Container shipping companies announce hefty trans-Pacific surcharges
Highlights Trans-Pacific eastbound rates to rise by up to $5,000/FEU in August Trans-Atlantic rates nominated $3,000/FEU higher ahead of peak season Shipping companies operating on trans-Pacific eastbound trade lanes have announced rate increases for August at unprecedented increments, often using new terminology to describe the surcharges affecting North American importers. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Port of Los Angeles container volumes ease in June after Yantian export slowdown
Container throughput at the Port of Los Angeles remained at historically high levels in June but eased from the previous month as imports were affected by a slowdown in exports at China's Yantian port. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now The port handled 876,430 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June, an increase of 26.7% year on year but a drop of 13.4% from May's record total of 1.01 million TEUs, the port said on July 14.
Strong South American import demand prompts container shipping rate hikes
Highlights Volumes from Asia unprecedented China-to-Brazil contract volumes limited Logistics expert expects rates to rise more Freight rates to ship containers from Asia to South America are likely to increase in June as strong goods demand continues to strain the supply of empty containers and space on ships, market sources said. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
The Covid Police Fail Again – Mask Mandate and Lockdown Narrative Coming Apart at the Seams | New American Prophet (N.A.P.)
Are people finally beginning to wake up about the falseness of mask mandates and lockdowns? We and many others have been saying for quite some time now that the mask mandates and lockdowns are wholly ineffective. For those who still believe this kindergarten subterfuge – it’s time to wake up.
Port of New York sets new monthly record for container volume in March
The Port of New York and New Jersey posted its highest-ever monthly container volume in March as imports surged while also drawing cargoes away from congested US West Coast ports, the Port Authority said May 5. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Democrats, Media, and Big Tech Attack Senator Tim Scott – For Speaking the Truth | NEW AMERICAN PROPHET
Democrats and their staunch allies the media and Big Tech don’t want We the People to understand, they don’t want the truth to come out Finally, Joe Biden’s handlers let him out of the closet they keep him locked up in. Biden addressed a joint session of Congress (with hardly anyone there), and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott provided the GOP response to Biden. Scott’s response was heavily criticized by the Democrats, media and the Leftists on Twitter.
France's CMA CGM orders construction of 22 new ships, 12 to be LNG powered
French container shipping firm CMA CGM said April 30 it has ordered 22 new ships to be built, including 12 that will be power by LNG. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now CMA CGM signed the newbuilding contract with China State Shipbuilding Corp. for 2023-24 delivery. Six of the LNG-powered ships will have a carrying capacity of 15,000 twenty-foot equivalent units while the other six will have 13,000 TEU capacity.
We Warned You, Biden and the Dems Are Bad for This Country – & Things Are About to Get a Lot Worse | NEW AMERICAN PROPHET
Biden is trying to sell his major tax hike with an “infrastructure” plan that is both a bad deal and a huge lie Don’t say we didn’t warn you, because we did, repeatedly – only many people chose not to listen. Biden as promised opened the border, and we are paying the price for this already, the border is a disaster.
Facebook & Instagram Ban Trump Posts: It’s Time to Change Section 230 Laws and Rein in These Social Media Terrorists
Facebook and Instagram are removing all posts containing any “Trump speak,” and shadow-banning people It just amazes me what Facebook and Instagram have been and are currently getting away with. Anyone who posts the recent Lara Trump interview with President Trump, or any other material that Trump speaks in – will have said posts removed, and their accounts shadow-banned, and possibly removed if they keep posting about Donald Trump.
8-YEAR-OLD Social Media Star Reveals She is ‘Dating’ 13-Year-Old Influencer
Home Greg Holt Posted By: Greg Holt March 19, 2021 An eight-year-old girl is dating a thirteen-year-old boy – what parent would allow this? How far the world has fallen. Nothing is any longer off limits or taboo so it would seem. An 8-year-old revealed on social media that she is dating a 13-year-old – with her mom’s blessing. Both are so-called influencers on social media. This 8-year-old girl is a model, and already has almost 500,000 followers on Instagram.
What is the ‘Super Straight’ Movement and Why Should it Concern You?
The LGBTQ has been effectively hoisted on their own petard and it’s not going over well. Have you heard about the new “Super Straight” movement? I hadn’t until yesterday in fact. Very interesting and it is already gaining significant traction, as well as more than its fair share of detractors, or more like angry hate filled people. So, what exactly is Super Straight? Let’s find out, shall we?
Container shipping lines to cut free time, increase surcharges in 2021 contracts
Highlights Shorter timeline to return containers amid Asia equipment shortage Peak season surcharges rolled out for more shippers Spot market activity expected higher as hedge against higher contract rates Companies negotiating annual container shipping contracts with shipping lines before the end of the first quarter can expect increases in peak season surcharges and decreases in allowable free time with the container, as shipowners gain leverage from increased demand, industry participants...
Two-Faced Disney Fires Gina Carano: Disney is the Epitome of What’s Wrong in America
The “WOKE” Disney company fires “The Mandalorian” star Gina Carano, gives liberal co-star Pedro Pascal a pass. The Disney company is the perfect picture of what is so deeply wrong in America. At least as far as the “woke” mob and the “cancel culture” vultures are concerned. The star of Disney’s The Mandalorian, Gina Carano made some posts that were politically incorrect in today’s culture – and received the due penalty for doing so.
THE Alliance suspends AL1 trans-Atlantic service for 2021 as demand lags trans-Pacific
New York — Container shipping consortium THE Alliance said Jan. 21 it would continue suspending one of its five trans-Atlantic services for 2021 as demand and rates for the route lagged more lucrative services from Asia. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Shipowners announce new surcharges as container shortage worsens
Highlights Hapag-Lloyd nominated doubling of rates from Asia to Europe from December US ports struggling to clear empty containers despite import slowdown New York — Container shipowners have nominated further surcharges and rate increases for Asia-to-Europe routes in the final weeks of the year as a shortage of boxes in Asia outpaces the slowdown in export shipments. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
US goods exports recovery in September supports container demand: Commerce
New York — An increase in US goods exports in September more than made up for a drop in imports last month, keeping underlying demand for containers strong, US Commerce Department data Oct. 28. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now The US international trade deficit narrowed in September to $79.4 billion from $83.1 billion in August.
Op-Ed: Why Is There One Standard for Gen. Flynn and Another for Ex-FBI Official Andrew McCabe?
“It’s this elitist, milquetoast, dispassionate, RINO attitude that we’re sick of, among other things.” — Michael Flynn Jr. Who would know more so than Michael Flynn Jr. the inner pulse of political disquiet, the disparagement of the media and social media? Anyone who follows the political spectrum at all knows of the criminal snow job precipitated upon the Flynn family.
Major container ship newbuilding unlikely despite record freight rates
Newbuilding orders for container ships could remain stagnant despite freight rates surging to record high levels this year as shipping firms pursue a strategy of limiting capacity. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Adam Schiff Favors Ending Small State Voting Rights – and That’s Just the Beginning - The Lid
The Bloviating Bullsh*ting Burbank Barrister, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA)Rep. Adam Schiff, who heads up the House Intelligence Committee, has power and influence despite his constant leaks and lies. He was recently interviewed on Bill Maher’s Real Time on HBO. Maher, a far-left hack, asked shifty-Schiff about the U.S. Constitution. Maher, who hates religion, prefaced his questions by mentioning that many Americans think that Jesus delivered the Constitution.
Container shippers face delays at Los Angeles, Long Beach ports amid record volumes
Highlights Further congestion at California ports expected amid rising volumes Costs for shippers could increase, but rates may have plateaued Houston — Container ships could face further delays at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in the weeks ahead as the ports struggle to handle record volumes while also maintaining safe working conditions, market sources said on Oct. 7. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
CNN’s Nathan McDermott Gets an Education That Mail-In Balloting Really IS a Serious Problem
Ironically, a reporter for the leftist news network known as CNN got a mail-in ballot, except that said ballot’s return envelope had someone else’s address on it. Note the picture above displays a different example; it is not the address of Nathan McDermott. I just got my New York mail-in ballot today and the security envelope I’m supposed to put it in and sign has some other guy’s name and address on it.
CNN Propagandist Nathan McDermott Learns The Hard Way That Mail-In Balloting Really IS a Serious Problem
A CNN reporter received an education, mail-in ballots are not a safe and effective way to vote – how about that. It’s ironic that a reporter for the Leftist hacks known as CNN got a mail-in ballot, except that said ballot’s return envelope had someone else’s address on it. I just got my New York mail-in ballot today and the security envelope I’m supposed to put it in and sign has some other guy’s name and address on it.
What? Woman Fears for Her Life After Seeing Trump Yard Signs
A woman sees Trump yard signs at a rental, and “I immediately was terrified and scared for my life and family safety.” (TCP News) Wow – seriously? Can anyone really be this pathetically stupid? These are the kinds of idiots our nations indoctrination institutes (you may know them better as schools and colleges) regularly turn out. If a simple yard sign traumatizes (Trumpatizes?) you, then what the liberals precious Democrats stand for should literally scare the hell out of you.
Hapag-Lloyd weighs further diversions for containers stuck at Halifax port
Houston — German shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd said on Sept. 24 that it was considering bringing in a ship to divert containers to Montreal from Halifax amid mounting delays at the latter port. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now Some containers have been stuck at the Canadian ports of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick, for more than four weeks.
US shipping regulator issues warning after container rates hit record highs
Highlights Increased scrutiny of three container shipping alliances Container carriers canceled over 400 voyages this year Houston — The US Federal Maritime Commission is reviewing the container shipping market for possible non-competitive practices after container rates to the US Atlantic and Pacific coasts set new records in the week to Sept. 17. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.
Seattle's Reaction To Autonomous Zone Is Setting An Extremely Dangerous Precedent
Every society must have law and order, a lack of law and order will result in the breakdown of society, further, this lack will result in chaos – just look at Seattle’s vaunted (by the Left anyway) “autonomous zone.” This isn’t up for debate; this is a fact, period. Those who advocate for defunding or eliminating the police are only doing so to remove people they see as an impediment to their own actions and goals, most of which are likely illegal.
Confirmed: Ilhan Omar Married Her Brother & may Have Committed the ‘Worst crime spree in Congressional history’
Topics in this post: Ilhan Omar ShareTweetSubscribe: CDN Daily Briefing The Ilhan Omar saga just keeps getting better and better. While Ilhan accuses Trump of every evil under the sun, The Daily Mail is confirming that Ilhan DID marry her brother. (True Conservative Pundit) You just can’t make this stuff up. Omar demanded in the past that President Trump release his taxes, while Omar kept her own hidden. Now why would she do that? Because Omar committed tax fraud, not once, but multiple times.
Seriously??? Climate Change Alarmist Extraordinaire Greta Thunberg Has Just Been Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Home >> Opinion >> Seriously??? Climate Change Alarmist Extraordinaire Greta Thunberg Has Just Been Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize Posted by: Greg Holt in Opinion, Trending Commentary February 6, 2020 Topics in this post: Greta Thunberg Nobel Prize ShareTweetSubscribe: CDN Daily Briefing WOW. Greta Thunberg the teenage climate change hoaxer queen who has done nothing of real value was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Being the Left’s darling has its benefits.
‘Mayor’ Pete Buttigieg Wins Monday's Iowa Caucus, Bernie Sanders Wins Popular Vote: Democrats Are AGAIN to Blame for Voting Issues
Topics in this post: Bernie Sanders Election 2020 Iowa caucuses Pete Buttigieg Shadow Inc. The Democratic National Committee ShareTweetSubscribe: CDN Daily Briefing I love this: “Handsy” Joe Biden, the glorified Democratic frontrunner scored a dismal 15.6% of state delegates behind Buttigieg, Sanders, and Warren. Doncha just love dissension in the Party of Fools? With 62% of state precincts counted (finally), Buttigieg managed to eke out a win, barely.
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