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Last update: 10 hours agoNew Trade Route in the Gulf: Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor with Oman Customs, with live operations starting Thursday, May 14—its first shipments already moved from Port Khalid to Sohar Port via Khatmat Malaha, and cargo is now moving both directions. Tariff Pressure Builds: Bangladesh is preparing another round of tariff rationalisation, targeting more than 200 imported goods in the 2026-27 fiscal year as it gears up for post-LDC graduation. Investment Push in Bulgaria: Deputy PM Alexander Poulev pledged a major investment boost for Stara Zagora under the national recovery plan, citing hundreds of energy-efficiency and insulation projects and more assessments underway. Fuel Volatility Watch: Across the U.S., GasBuddy-reported prices for the week ending May 9 show pockets of lower gas—while broader coverage flags ongoing fuel-price swings tied to Strait of Hormuz risk. AfCFTA Reality Check: AfCFTA’s AfCFTA Summit opens tomorrow in Lomé as leaders debate how to close the gap between the pact’s promise and on-the-ground border friction.
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