#TPXSuspension is more than just the loss of 4,400 TEUs per week. The real market impact extends well beyond these figures. Read more: morethanshipping.com/maersk-…

Following the first round of #Brazil’s presidential #election, Flávio #Bolsonaro received 47.03% of the vote, while incumbent President Lula received 45.16%. What would a Bolsonaro victory mean for the U.S. containerized #exportmarket? More: morethanshipping.com/could-a…

The #PanamaCanal is entering the final quarter of 2026 in a more stable position compared with the situation observed a few months ago. But water scarcity remains a risk for global #maritimetrade, with significant implications for U.S. #tradeflows. More: morethanshipping.com/panama-…

Q4 2026 means #shipping carriers are transitioning into #holiday mode ahead of what’s expected to be a busy shopping season. @USPS is raising rates. Learn more about this year's holiday price increases: morethanshipping.com/holiday…

The future of #trade is being shaped by new sea routes opening up in the northern areas of the world. #Climate change & geopolitical tensions are focusing attention on the northern part of the world: the #Arctic sea routes. Read Samet Safak's article: morethanshipping.com/the-new…

One of the biggest changes in #shipping is return of #container lines to the #SuezCanal & #RedSea. But, security risks remain. The industry is seeing Suez Canal traffic recovering, while the risk around the Bab al-Mandab Strait is growing. Read more: morethanshipping.com/the-ret…

The expansion of #AI is driving demand for #datacenters, electrical #infrastructure, & the #logistics required to support them. The U.S. is now regulating the #shipping, transportation of transformers & critical equipment for data centers. Read more: morethanshipping.com/importi…

Bunker #fuel prices, geopolitical tensions, & increased #shipping demand ahead of #China's Golden Week holiday are putting pressure on ocean #freight rates & transportation costs. Read about the impact of fuel prices near China's Golden Week holiday: morethanshipping.com/rising-…

Amid Middle East conflicts, smaller refinery capacity, & pipeline disruptions, President Trump is considering a ban on U.S. #diesel. The likely effects are negative for domestic & global #supplychains, and could lead to higher prices & delays. Read more: morethanshipping.com/trump-c…

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Saudi East-West Pipeline were affected by violence & threats this week, sending #energy markets into turmoil & global trading partners are concerned about the impact on global #trade & #logistics. Read more: morethanshipping.com/the-bab…

There have been new discussions within the #UK of separation and independence – not just with #Scotland, but also with #Wales and #NorthernIreland. If such an event happened, there would be huge consequences for #trade. More: morethanshipping.com/how-wou…

China’s #NationalDay Golden Week is one of the two major nationwide holidays alongside Chinese New Year. It is an important planning point for international #importers, which can cause #shipping delays for businesses that import goods from China. More: morethanshipping.com/chinas-…

In his latest article published on @Forbes, MTS Logistics President Sedat Saka provides his unique perspective on how #shipping and #logistics must evolve in order to keep up with a world in which global conflict is the norm. forbes.com/councils/forbeste…

This year has brought some of the biggest changes we have seen in U.S. #importregulations in a long time. #Tariffs have changed, some tariffs have disappeared, and new electronic filing requirements are being implemented. Read more: morethanshipping.com/u-s-cus…

#Shipsecurity used to mean razor wire, extra lookouts and armed guards. Today, some #merchantships are using nets, tires & water-filled containers to protect themselves from #drones. That sounds strange, but it shows how much the threat has changed. More: morethanshipping.com/drone-w…

Weather has always affected the #PanamaCanal, particularly in the last decade. In 2026, the #ElNiño weather phenomenon has returned – this year with so-called “Super El Niño” conditions. More: morethanshipping.com/how-202…

The world’s top 20 ports are among the busiest #containerhubs globally, ranked by container throughput measured in #TEUs. More than 90% of #globaltrade by volume is transported by sea, making #containerports critical to international #commerce. More: morethanshipping.com/the-bus…

The earliest arrival of peak season in history occurred in 2026. Rather than waiting for the late summer/early fall rush, many #importers moved up their shipment several months prior to avoid potential #tariffs. More: morethanshipping.com/peak-se…

The U.S. appears to be moving towards a role in #Venezuela’s #oil industry. Building on the military operation that removed President Maduro from power, the U.S. is trying to make good on its commitment to be involved in the Venezuelan #oiltrade. More: morethanshipping.com/u-s-eye…

#Globaltrade has always been complex, but today's #logistics environment presents unprecedented challenges. In this changing environment, #freightforwarders have evolved from basic transportation coordination and into strategic #supplychain partners. More: morethanshipping.com/the-gro…