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Singapore Airlines expects ‘full impact’ of fuel cost in fiscal 2026-27
Transportation Thai Airways’ Q1 profit up 3%, says it will shift focus to low-risk markets Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines are among Southeast Asia’s biggest carriers, all of which must are contend with a doubling in the cost of jet fuel this year because of the war in Iran. (Photos by Ken Kobayashi) KENTARO TAKEDA and APORNRATH […]
Xi warns Trump that handling Taiwan issue ‘poorly’ risks a ‘clash’
Trump-Xi Summit Leaders discuss Chinese investment in US, purchases of American oil: White House U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as the two begin a bilateral meeting in Beijing on May 14. © Reuters WATARU SUZUKI May 14, 2026 11:06 JST Updated on May 14, 2026 18:54 JST SHANGHAI — […]
Honda scales back aggressive EV push, overhauling fundamental strategy
Automobiles Company aims to rebound to net profit in FY26 despite massive EV-related losses Honda Motor has been forced to scale back its aggressive EV strategy, set in 2021 under President Toshihiro Mibe’s leadership, due to a changing business environment. © Getty Images YURIKA YONEDA May 14, 2026 13:44 JST Updated on May 14, 2026 […]
Itacoatiara receives the largest floating bulk pier in the Americas
Disclosure The advancement of Arco Norte as a strategic corridor for Brazilian exports gained new momentum with the arrival of Super Porto Verde in Itacoatiara. The project, developed by Super Terminalsreceived investments of R$250 million and will be focused on the grains and fertilizers segment. The structure, currently in the installation phase, is […]
Brazil’s coffee exports grow in volume, but revenue falls 18% in April
O Cecafé reported that Brazil exported 3.122 million 60-kilo bags of coffee in April 2026, a result 0.6% higher than that recorded in the same month last year. Despite the growth in volume shipped, the sector’s foreign exchange revenue decreased by 17.7% in the period, going from US$1.347 billion in April 2025 to […]
Billion-dollar leasing project in the Port of Fortaleza advances at Antaq
Disclosure A Antaq promoted a public hearing to receive contributions on the leasing project for an area in Port of Fortaleza focused on the movement and storage of solid mineral bulk, focusing mainly on petroleum coke and clinker. The area planned for lease has approximately 29 thousand square meters and is currently managed […]
Petrobras profits R$32.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026
Disclosure A Petrobras announced net profit of R$32.7 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a result that represents growth of 110% compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. According to the state-owned company, the positive performance was mainly driven by the increase in its own oil and gas production, the increase in […]
Pomini states that TCU’s decision strengthens regulatory stability in the port sector
The president of APS, Anderson Pominiassessed the decision of the TCU which determined the Antaq the review of restrictive acts related to a transitional contract in the port sector. According to Pomini, the measure strengthens regulatory stability, increases legal security and contributes to the predictability necessary for investments in logistics and port infrastructure. […]
ENIP 2026 begins in Santos, bringing together industry and logistics leaders
Disclosure O Port of Santos will be the stage for the first stage of ENIP 2026 – National Porto Industry Meeting, one of the main events aimed at integration between the country’s industrial, port and logistics sectors. This year’s edition promises to bring together businesspeople, authorities, experts and representatives of the Brazilian production […]
VLI expands fertilizer rail capacity in Tiplam with investment of R$ 38 million
Disclosure A VII announced the completion of a new railway line in tiplamterminal located in the port region of Santos, in São Paulo. The expansion received an investment of R$38 million and is part of the company’s strategy to increase logistical efficiency in the rail transport of fertilizers. According to the company, two […]