2022 was a year of seismic and rapid changes for international trade and trade finance. War in Europe, COVID-19, and inflation created unimaginable disruptions in the industry. This dynamic phase is creating opportunities and gives way for new entrants in the ecosystem.
The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) supported its highest ever number of transactions in a single year in 2022. The programme facilitated 1,768 transactions… read more →
Increasing volatility in global supply chains means shipping lines must undergo a radical restructuring to survive, according to A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S. Ditlev Blicher, president of Asia-Pacific for the shipping line… read more →
Nokia announced its Sustainable Finance Framework that places sustainability as core to future stakeholder value and central to its business outcomes. The framework reinforces Nokia’s commitment to sustainable growth by… read more →
China and Australia’s top trade officials have met for the first time since 2019, in the latest sign of warming in diplomatic relations between the two countries. Trade minister Don… read more →
Your Monday morning coffee briefing from TFG: RELEASED – Trade Finance Talks – Sailing into 2023: Navigating the new year To agriculture and beyond: a look at how IoT technology… read more →
World food prices fell in January for a 10th consecutive month and are now down nearly 18% from a record high last March following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to… read more →
Presented by the Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), TFG are delighted to announce a partnership with the Future Trade Forum, a global conference, technology… read more →
Over the past five years, the logistics industry experienced an explosion of new market entrants. This expansion started before COVID-19 and then accelerated dramatically over the last three years. Who are these new carriers, what distinguishes them from traditional carriers, and are they right for you?
There is no question that the turbulent global economy and the unending impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have wreaked havoc on China’s supply chain. The country’s economy is taking a hit with factories being forced to shut down, resulting in a significant disruption in international commerce.
