By year-end, the U.S.–China trade relationship showed its first sign of forward motion after months of contraction. December broke a year-long pattern as U.S. exports to China finally edged past their 2024 levels, a shift that followed renewed diplomatic engagement earlier in the quarter. Imports, however, told a very different story. Volumes from China into…
Every decade, a few locations rise from relative obscurity to become critical nodes for global trade. And as 2026 approaches, the world is about to see a new wave of emerging seaports turning into future powerhouses. However, the growth of these next-generation ports isn’t random. It’s driven by shifting manufacturing patterns, expanding trade corridors, sustainability…