Canada bans Russian steel, aluminum imports as part of sanctions regime

OTTAWA — Canada is banning the import of Russian steel and aluminum as part of its sanctions regime. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says this will help undermine Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Department of Industry says Canada imported $208 million in steel products from Russia in 2021 and $79 million last year. Canada also imported $44 million in aluminum from Russia in 2021, followed by $16 million last year. Russia’s trade with Canada plummeted in the first 10 Read Full Details…

Western Canada is eyeing the new Indo-Pacific strategy for energy export hopes

As the Trudeau government fleshes out its Indo-Pacific strategy, Western Canada is seeking more certainty from the Liberals on expanding energy exports to Asia. “There are people in Ottawa who understand what our energy mix is, and what it has to be in the future,” Alberta Trade Minister Rajan Sawhney in an interview this week. “And there are others who are pushing back.” Last November, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly unveiled the government’s approach to the Indo-Pacific, which calls for deeper Read Full Details…

Record soybean harvest predicted despite Brazilian export decline of 31%

Brazil’s soybean harvest is behind schedule due to heavy rain with exports down 31% y/y in the first two months of 2023. But despite the slow start, Brazil has headed for a record harvest and a sharp increase in exports during the coming months,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.This year’s soybean harvest is expected to reach 152.9 million tonnes, 21.8% higher than in 2022, according to the National Supply Company (CONAB). As of 6 March, 44% of the Read Full Details…

Rail site expansion opens local import-export access

A Kansas-based company plans to pick up where Union Pacific Railroad left off and complete an intermodal ramp in Wallula, bringing increased transportation capacity via rail. The project will open up routes to Northwest docks and as far east as Chicago through a lease and purchase agreement for the former Railex site. Future plans by purchaser Tiger Cool Express could include an expansion into additional markets, such as the Interstate 5 corridor and Mexico. “In 10 years, or maybe sooner, Read Full Details…

China-Russia Trade Breakdown and Future Development Trends

The increase in China – Russia trade is well acknowledged; however, details remain scarce as to the exact details. We provide a detailed breakdown and identify the coming trends – a US$400 billion bilateral trade potential and Russia’s developing use of China as a transit nation to markets in ASEAN. China-Russia 2022 Bilateral TradeThe Main Customs Administration of China has summed up the results of 2022: For the first time in its history, Russia became one of China’s top ten Read Full Details…

Russian wheat and fertilizer exports rise despite restrictions

Russia has repeatedly claimed that western sanctions are negatively affecting its agricultural exports in an effort to possibly block the renewal of a crucial grain deal next week, but data provided to The National suggest an overall increase in Russian fertilizer and wheat exports in 2022. This does not mean that the sanctions, which have not been imposed on agricultural products or fertilizers, have not affected Russian exports, said Joseph Glauber, a senior research fellow at the food security think Read Full Details…

Chapter 4 - Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

Chapter 4 – Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included, export and import worldwide, covering foreign trade laws, licensing, customs clearance, international logistics, and Exim documentation:

Chapter 4 – Dairy produce; birds’ eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included

How to Make an Effective International Marketing Products Price Strategy in a Global Competition: Expert Tips

How to Make an Effective International Marketing Products Price Strategy in a Global Competition: Expert Tips

In today’s global marketplace, companies must develop effective international marketing strategies to remain competitive. One critical aspect of international marketing is developing a pricing strategy for products that can be successful in a global market. Pricing is one of the most crucial factors that can determine whether a product will be successful in a particular market or not. In this article, we will share some expert tips on how to make an effective international marketing product price strategy. Step 1: Read Full Details…

ICRISAT and IOPEPC join hands to boost India’s oilseed production and export

Hyderabad, India – International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 8, 2023, to enhance India’s oilseed production, improve quality and boost exports. The MoU was signed by ICRISAT’s Director General, Dr Jacqueline Hughes, and IOPEPC’s Chairman, Nilesh Vira, with the aim of strengthening long-term cooperation to increase the quantum and quality of oilseeds grown in India. In order to boost Read Full Details…

Apparel export to US rises 15.44pc in Jan

Bangladesh’s apparel export to the US recorded double-digit growth in January despite a negative trend in the country’s overall garment import. The US overall apparel import in this January declined by 3.44 percent to $7.26 billion, which was $7.52 billion in January 2022. Meantime, China and Vietnam – the main competitors of Bangladesh – witnessed negative growth of 24.60 percent and 0.50 percent respectively in January 2023, OTEXA data showed. Industry insiders said high demand for Bangladeshi RMG products, the Read Full Details…