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Syria, CMA CGM to Operate Two Dry Ports

May 22, 2026

Syria's General Authority for Borders and Customs has signed an agreement with French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM to operate two dry ports within the free zones of Adra, in Damascus' outskirts, and Aleppo, Syrian state news agency SANA reported on Tuesday.The deal covers the management and operation of the dry ports to support logistics and trade. It coincided with the launch of a trial freight train linking Latakia port…

US Grain, Soy Futures Drop After US-China Talks

May 20, 2026

U.S. grain and soybean futures fell on profit-taking on Wednesday, traders said, erasing some of this week's gains that were driven by hopes for increased Chinese buying.Corn and soy also pulled back on expectations for favorable U.S. planting conditions in the Midwest…

Next Geosolutions Wins TenneT TSI Contract for North Sea Survey

May 19, 2026

Next Geosolutions, an international player in marine geoscience and offshore construction support services for the energy sector and listed on Euronext Growth Milan market, announces the award of a contract by TenneT TSO B.V. with a total value of approximately USD$10…

Cocoa Falls to Two-Week Low Alongside Sugar

May 18, 2026

Cocoa futures on ICE fell to two-week lows on Monday, extending last week's losses after retreating from a 3-1/2-month peak, while raw sugar prices also declined.COCOA* London cocoa was down 6.2% at 2,845 pounds a metric ton at 1542 GMT, after having hit its lowest since May 5 at 2…

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