Global Express and Small Parcels Market Report 2020
Research and Markets Global Express and Small Parcels 2020 contains brand new analysis on the on-demand grocery delivery boom along with a first look at peak season challenges. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to the logistics industry. Planes have been grounded; ships have stood still while the growth in e-commerce has arguably catapulted […]
USD/CAD Forecast Ahead of the Canadian GDP Data
Investing Cube USD/CAD has declined further ahead of the Canadian GDP data. Analysts expect a reading of 0.5% MoM compared to January’s 0.7%. Earlier in the week, the country recorded strong growth in retail sales at 4.8% MoM. The number was higher than the expected 4.0% and January’s -1.1%. The rise in crude oil price has […]
Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
The BBC Africa Twitter delivered a surprise for Africa when it said it was establishing a regional headquarters in the West African nation of Ghana, triggering vigorous debate about the business environment for technology start-ups across the continent. For the social media giant, its decision was based on shared values – Ghana supports "free speech, […]
Kenya’s balance of trade grew 9% in Q4 2020
The Star It improved from a deficit of $2,532 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 to a deficit of $2,307 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. The value of merchandise exports increased by 3 percent to $1,474 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. The country's balance of trade in goods and services […]
Why we can’t afford to dismiss carbon offsetting in a climate crisis
World Economic Forum We have 10 years to prevent irreversible damage to the planet due to climate change. Despite this urgency, critical tools such as carbon offsetting, have been tarnished by claims of greenwashing. We have a moral imperative to act now and harness the potential of carbon projects. Given their potential, you’d think investments […]
Kenya: Cost of goods to rise as shipping charges jump by 25%
Fresh Plaza The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA) has stated that the East Africa region is currently experiencing a shortage of vessels and containers which has contributed to the jump on the cost of shipment. As international freight charges have gone up by between 20–25 per cent, a rise in the cost of goods in […]
Indonesia’s exports and imports grow more than expected in March
The star JAKARTA, April 18 (Reuters): Indonesia's exports surged in March due to higher commodity prices and rebounding global demand, while imports also grew by more than expected last month as domestic manufacturing activity improved, officials statistics bureau data have showed. Merchandise exports beat forecast with an annual jump of 30.47% to $18.35 billion on […]
Paper Straw Market Trends Over the Next Five Years – Tipi Straws, Canada Brown Eco Products Ltd
NeighbourWeb SJ The Latest Released Paper Straw Market study has evaluated the future growth potential of Global Paper Straw Market and provides information and useful stats on market structure, size and trends. The report is intended to provide cutting-edge market intelligence and strategic insights to help decision makers take sound investment decisions and identify potential […]
Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana unite on cocoa trade, creating ‘Chocpec’
The Africa Report A man cuts a cocoa pod from a tree on a plantation in Toumodi, Côte d'Ivoire 13 October 2018. Rare is the international business conference that can claim to have midwifed a new geopolitical strategy. But that is what happened when Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Dramane Ouattara met Ghana’s President John Dramani […]