Global oil storage capacity in 2017 was 1,349,235.3 mcm. Sungaipakning (Indonesia), Freeport V (United States), West Hackberry (United States), Big Hill (United States) and Bayou Choctaw (United States) are the largest oil storage terminals of the world. ..

Global Tactical Communications Market, valued at US$13.0 billion in 2018, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.77% over the forecast period, to reach US$15.4 billion by 2028 and cumulatively value US$150.3 billion. The market consists of five segments: airborne, naval, man-portable, vehicular and stationary. ..

Global publishing market has been declining in recent years, although very slight growth was registered in 2017. Sluggish growth is expected in the forecast period. Declines in this market are being driven by the contraction seen in the newspapers and magazines segments of the market. Newspapers are being impacted by the fall of advertising spend, both in print and digital form. What’s more, the average time spent on mobile phones per day is increasing; this permits increased exposure of the customer to digital adverts. Similarly, circulation..

The biggest new long-term LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) contract in Q4 2017 was signed between Delfin LNG Llc and China Gas Holding Limited on November 9, 2017. According to the contract, Delfin LNG Llc is expected to supply 3.0 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG from the US to China. The contract is for a period of 15 years, from 2021 to 2036...

In order to protect the sovereignty and ensure security of European countries, from external aggression and deter any Russian military adventure is fuelling the current expansion of NATO. The Russian invasion of Crimea has damaged its relationship with most European Countries. The ramifications of Russian military aggression in Crimea and its continued role in destabilizing Ukraine has re-ignited fears among NATO-European countries, as it demonstrates Russia’s willingness to employ brute military force to gain favorable outcomes. ..

China is a major soybean consumer in the world, with the consumption increasing steadily. In 2017, the soybean consumption in the country exceeded 0.11 billion tons, ranking first in the world. Meanwhile, 83% of the domestic soybeans consumed were used for crushing, 14% for food, and only 2% for feed...

There is an escalating obsession with hygiene, cleanliness, and immunity among global consumers, as awareness of infectious disease, bacteria, viruses, and how those can interact with or be affected by consumer choices rises. Furthermore, the deepening connection between hygiene and health is creating opportunities to incorporate broader functionality into products to enhance the "wellness factor."..

The US accounts for 44.2% of the global healthcare providers sector value. Global healthcare providers sector had total revenues of $8,000.8bn in 2017, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% between 2013 and 2017. The outpatient care segment was the sector's most lucrative in 2017, with total revenues of $3,186.9bn, equivalent to 39.8% of the sector's overall value. ..

The global automobile industry – worth $3.5 trillion in annual revenues – faces four concurrent disruptive threats: the connected car, autonomous driving technology, electric vehicle technology and transport-as-a-service. Over the next five years, the auto industry is due for a radical reset as these unfolding industry mega-trends dislocate its legacy supply and value chains and reallocate its profit pool...

At 13.1%, the proportion of directors in Singapore who were women in 2017 was at roughly the same level as the proportion of HNW female investors, according to Diversity Action Committee Singapore. Offering dedicated services for female investors will become increasingly important, as efforts are underway to boost the number of high-earning female directors. ..