The importance of maritime logistics to trade and development has never been more evident than in the past year globally. Historically high and volatile freight rates, congestion, closed ports and new demands on shipping in the wake of Covid-19 and the Ukraine war have had a measurable impact
World shipping is expected to grow less in 2022, only 1.4%, compared to 2021, when it recorded a 1.4% increase, at an annual rate, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) projected. By 2022, UNCTAD expects maritime trade growth to moderate and by 2023-2027 to expand
The Peruvian cement market is basically composed of three groups and 2 other plants, according to Cementos Pacasmayo. The level of competitiveness of cement companies generally depends on their cost structure, which is a function of the cost of energy, fuel, raw material costs and transportation. In general,
Mexico selected 10 of the main objectives of its trade policy, according to a report by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Through the Sectoral Program for the Economy 2020-2024, Mexico is committed to developing and implementing comprehensive policies for innovation, diversification and productive and commercial inclusion; stimulating domestic
The flow of remittances to Mexico is shaping up to break a record in 2022, in accordance with the trend shown from January to September. Already in the first nine months of this year, remittances totaled US$42.978 billion, the highest level for a similar period. Previously, Mexico obtained
World inflation continued to be high, remaining at levels not seen in decades in some of the main economies, according to Banco de México (Banxico). This has continued to reflect price pressures in a wide range of items, derived from the ongoing imbalance between the recovery of demand