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Global Trade Expansion Under Price Pressure: Merchandise Trade Reached $13.7 Trillion in the First Half of 2026

In the first half of 2026, global merchandise trade is estimated to have reached $13.7 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 12.5%. This article provides an in-depth analysis of how price pressures are affecting global supply chains, logistics networks, and trade policies, as well as how globalization is entering a new phase of restructuring.

Ahmad Rozali3 min read
Shipping & Logistics

Capacity rebound cannot stop the upward trend: The divergence logic of container freight rates on Asian export routes

Shipping capacity from Asia to the U.S. West Coast hits a historic high, yet spot freight rates still surge 253%; capacity from Asia to Europe recovers, with rates climbing to 142% of post-pandemic peaks. Geopolitical risks, peak-season demand, and shipping line strategies collectively support freight rates rising against the trend.

James Wong4 min read
Commodities

Global Vegetable Oil Thermal Fluid Market Forecast: Continuous Growth Driven by Electronic Cooling Demand through 2035

Driven by tightening environmental regulations and surging demand for heat dissipation in the electronics manufacturing industry, the global vegetable oil thermal fluid market is expected to maintain strong growth by 2035. The Asia-Pacific region, as a center for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, will dominate consumption.

Isabella Martinez4 min read