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Can Sanctions Change the Course of Conflict? Impact and Effectiveness

Recommendation: Implement a targeted multilateral sanctions package that freezes specific foreign-exchange flows, cancels high‑value state contracts, and isolates three financial gateways within 90 days to generate measurable political pressure. Thus, coordinating asset freezes with export controls will convert economic constraints into concrete negotiating leverage while protecting humanitarian corridors. Design the package with measurable thresholds: block 60–80% of petro‑dollar inflows to the targeted entities (monthly monitoring), cut semiconductor and dual‑use imports by 50% inside six months, and seize or suspend sovereign holdings totaling $40–60 billion. These steps will reduce procurement budgets, draw down military inventories tied to the invasion, and produce verifiable national revenue shortfalls; added transparency should publish monthly losses in public receipts to prevent mission creep. Coordinate enforcement across the EU, UK, Japan and the americas, and deploy secondary measures to deter third‑country banks...

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February 13, 2026
Welion’s Semi-Solid-State Battery Pack Gets Certified, Paving the Way for Advanced Marine Power and Greener Shipping
Welion’s Semi-Solid-State Battery Pack Gets Certified, Paving the Way for Advanced Marine Power and Greener Shipping

On September 23, 2025, an important industry milestone was reached when Huzhou WELION Technology Co., Ltd., a branch of WELION...

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October 21, 2025
Hede Shipping Reduces Transpacific Operations Ahead of US Port Fee Increase
Hede Shipping Reduces Transpacific Operations Ahead of US Port Fee Increase

In a move that’s turning heads in the shipping world, China’s Hede Shipping has suspended one of its two transpacific...

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October 21, 2025
Container Traffic Sees 4.1% Year-on-Year Growth in July 2025 as Regional Variations Emerge
Container Traffic Sees 4.1% Year-on-Year Growth in July 2025 as Regional Variations Emerge

Global container traffic witnessed a year-on-year rise of 4.1% in July 2025, according to the most recent data from the...

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October 21, 2025
Masbate Airport Reopens After Typhoon Opong, Emphasizing Typhoon-Resilient Infrastructure
Masbate Airport Reopens After Typhoon Opong, Emphasizing Typhoon-Resilient Infrastructure

After taking a heavy hit from Typhoon Opong, the Masbate Airport has officially resumed operations as of September 29, 2025.

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October 21, 2025
BOC-NAIA Seizes P8.8 Million in Illegal Drugs Hidden in Misdeclared Packages
BOC-NAIA Seizes P8.8 Million in Illegal Drugs Hidden in Misdeclared Packages

A significant bust recently unfolded at a warehouse facility near Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City, where customs...

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October 21, 2025
UK Boosts Clyde Welding Facility, Fueling Growth in Scottish Naval Shipbuilding and Beyond
UK Boosts Clyde Welding Facility, Fueling Growth in Scottish Naval Shipbuilding and Beyond

A specialist welding facility dedicated to supporting shipbuilding activities along the River Clyde is now back on track, thanks to...

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October 21, 2025
China-Europe Freight Train X8469 Sets New Milestone with Baltic Sea Intermodal Route
China-Europe Freight Train X8469 Sets New Milestone with Baltic Sea Intermodal Route

The China-Europe freight train X8469 recently made headlines by departing from Xi'an International Port Station, heading west towards Hamburg, Germany.

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October 21, 2025
How Railinc and Duke’s Partnership Enhances Freight Rail Repair Processes
How Railinc and Duke’s Partnership Enhances Freight Rail Repair Processes

The world of freight rail is gearing up for something special as Railinc and Duke join forces to make repair...

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October 21, 2025
How Bauer’s 20V 8 Amp Charger Transforms Battery Charging Speed and Efficiency
How Bauer’s 20V 8 Amp Charger Transforms Battery Charging Speed and Efficiency

Having a reliable battery charger that delivers power swiftly can make all the difference on the job.

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October 21, 2025
Dhillon Freight Carrier IPO launch: Key details on price band, GMP, and company outlook
Dhillon Freight Carrier IPO launch: Key details on price band, GMP, and company outlook

Subscription for the Dhillon Freight Carrier Initial Public Offering (IPO) kicked off on September 29, with the window open until...

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October 21, 2025
Advancing Shipping in Togo: How ODeX and PIL Are Revolutionizing Trade Documentation Digitally
Advancing Shipping in Togo: How ODeX and PIL Are Revolutionizing Trade Documentation Digitally

In what can only be described as a game-changer for logistics in West Africa, ODeX and PIL have teamed up...

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October 21, 2025
What the Seizure of 10 Shipping Containers of Illegal Tyre Waste Means for Global Shipping and Transport
What the Seizure of 10 Shipping Containers of Illegal Tyre Waste Means for Global Shipping and Transport

A recent operation has led to the halt of 10 shipping containers filled with illegal tyre waste, a move that...

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October 21, 2025
Global Air Cargo Prices Rise Modestly While Asia Pacific Sees Widening Rate Deficits
Global Air Cargo Prices Rise Modestly While Asia Pacific Sees Widening Rate Deficits

Recent data reveals that worldwide air cargo rates nudged higher in late September, reflecting steady demand and somewhat stable capacity...

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October 21, 2025
New Restrictions on Non-Resident Commercial Driver Licenses in the United States
New Restrictions on Non-Resident Commercial Driver Licenses in the United States

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October 21, 2025
Spain to Regularize Tachograph Cards for Drivers of Low-Emission Trucks with Class B Licenses
Spain to Regularize Tachograph Cards for Drivers of Low-Emission Trucks with Class B Licenses

Spain is set to issue tachograph cards to drivers holding a Class B (standard passenger car) license when operating light...

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October 21, 2025
Navigating Disability and Insurance Claims in the Transport Sector: What Every Transport Professional Should Know
Navigating Disability and Insurance Claims in the Transport Sector: What Every Transport Professional Should Know

The transport sector presents formidable challenges for the workers who keep the wheels turning, with their health often hanging in...

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October 21, 2025
SCGJWD Expands Cold Storage Reach to Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, Strengthening ASEAN Cold Chain Logistics
SCGJWD Expands Cold Storage Reach to Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, Strengthening ASEAN Cold Chain Logistics

SCGJWD Logistics PCL, a leading integrated logistics provider based in Thailand, is ramping up its cold storage capabilities beyond its...

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October 21, 2025
The Stark Injustice of Salaried Truck Drivers’ Daily Allowances and Rest Conditions
The Stark Injustice of Salaried Truck Drivers’ Daily Allowances and Rest Conditions

Every week, salaried truck drivers hit the road with a clear mental calculator: what does it really cost to live...

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October 21, 2025
Mexico’s Borderlands Experience Spike in Cargo Theft with Fresh Criminal Strategies in Q3
Mexico’s Borderlands Experience Spike in Cargo Theft with Fresh Criminal Strategies in Q3

In recent months, cargo theft along the Mexico borderlands has accelerated sharply in the third quarter, with thieves adopting increasingly...

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October 21, 2025
Historic Milestone: Einride’s Fully Autonomous Electric Truck Completes First Border Crossing Without a Driver
Historic Milestone: Einride’s Fully Autonomous Electric Truck Completes First Border Crossing Without a Driver

Breaking new ground in the logistics and freight industry, the world witnessed the first-ever cross-border journey of an electric autonomous...

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October 21, 2025
BP Pulse and Moto Partner to Boost UK Motorway Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure with High-Power Stations
BP Pulse and Moto Partner to Boost UK Motorway Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure with High-Power Stations

BP Pulse, well-known for its ultrafast electric vehicle charging solutions, and Moto, the UK’s largest motorway service operator, have joined...

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October 21, 2025
Italian Fuel Giants Eni, Esso, IP, Q8, Saras, and Tamoil Hit with €936 Million Penalty Over Price Coordination
Italian Fuel Giants Eni, Esso, IP, Q8, Saras, and Tamoil Hit with €936 Million Penalty Over Price Coordination

In a recent landmark case, Italy’s competition watchdog has imposed fines totaling more than €936 million on the country’s leading...

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October 21, 2025
Jason Berry Takes the Helm as COO of Alaska Airlines Amid Leadership Shifts at Horizon Air
Jason Berry Takes the Helm as COO of Alaska Airlines Amid Leadership Shifts at Horizon Air

Alaska Airlines is undergoing notable leadership transitions that underscore its ongoing dedication to operational excellence and prioritizing its workforce.

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October 21, 2025
Why Integrating Advanced Technology and Cybersecurity in Air Cargo Logistics Comes at a Steep Cost
Why Integrating Advanced Technology and Cybersecurity in Air Cargo Logistics Comes at a Steep Cost

When it comes to upgrading the air cargo industry with cutting-edge technology, the financial burden is no small potatoes.

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October 21, 2025