Trade sanctions are among the many tactics resorted to by the international community in order to compel a state to comply with its human rights obligation. 

The ICC DOCDEX is a dispute resolution procedure specifically designed for trade finance, whereby a panel of three independent and impartial experts renders a decision on a dispute arising out of a trade finance instrument or undertaking.

Your Monday morning coffee briefing from TFG: Shifting the mindset towards innovation in ports

Cargo transportation is enjoying rapid growth due to increased globalisation and online ordering. The shipping industry accounts for a vast percentage of global trade, so finding ways to make it more sustainable is crucial. 

Your Monday morning coffee briefing from TFG: UK Freeports: catalysts for regional economic development and recovery

If you read the international shipping media during the final quarter of 2022, you would be forgiven for thinking that it’s “Game Over” for international trade.

The shift to a more digital form of globalisation changes who is participating, how business is done across borders, and where the economic benefits are flowing. This creates a new paradigm where not only large corporates, but also retailers, SMEs, and individuals can use international payments, integrated commerce, or trade interfaces regularly.

PANGEA-RISK CEO Robert Besseling anticipates some positive risk trends in Africa in 2023.

Large national infrastructure projects have rarely been delivered at the pace of the UK Freeport programme; in March 2020, the government launched its consultation document, and in March 2021 it was announced that, subject to completing the necessary authorisation processes, the above eight locations would become Freeports.

Your Monday morning coffee briefing from TFG: Global trade finance – reasons to be hopeful in 2023