Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz: logistics implications following the U.S.–Iran truce
A critical corridor for global maritime logistics The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive corridors in international maritime trade. Beyond its geopolitical relevance, its logistics importance lies in the volume of energy cargo and general goods that transit daily through this strategic passage. Following several days of…
Maritime schedule cancellations: how blank sailings impact logistics planning
Maritime schedule cancellations, known in the industry as blank sailings, have become a recurring tool used by shipping lines to adjust capacity in response to demand.According to monitoring by the consultancy Drewry, approximately 7% of global sailings scheduled between April and May have been cancelled across the main East–West trade…
Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb: simultaneous pressure on global logistics
Two bottlenecks under increasing tension The situation in the Middle East has escalated to a point where two of the most critical maritime routes for global trade are under simultaneous threat: the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. On one hand, tensions between the United States and Iran have increased…
The risk of global stagflation and its effects on international logistics
The escalation of the conflict between the United States and Iran has generated strong tensions in energy and financial markets. Economists and analysts warn that this situation could lead to a scenario of global stagflation, a combination of weak economic growth, high inflation, and deterioration in employment. The increase in…
Rising oil prices shake global logistics
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran drives crude prices higher The escalation of the conflict between the United States and Iran triggered an immediate reaction in international energy markets. Geopolitical tensions increased concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supply, pushing crude prices significantly higher. In this context, the…
Macron announces defensive mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
France proposes an international operation to restore maritime transit French President Emmanuel Macron announced that an international mission of a “purely defensive” nature is being prepared with the aim of allowing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime routes for global energy transportation. The…
Stranded vessels and rising crude pressure global maritime trade
A strategic energy corridor under pressure The military escalation involving Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into one of the main pressure points for international maritime trade. In the first hours of the conflict, reports confirmed vessels being attacked, tankers damaged, and ships forced to remain stationary, while several…
Why logistics is much more than transportation
For many years, international logistics has been mistakenly reduced to a single concept: moving goods from one place to another. However, global trade institutions agree on a key point: logistics is a strategic system that supports international trade, not merely an operational service. Organizations such as the World Bank and…
2026 Outlook: Long-term Ocean Freight Rates Set to Drop
The global container shipping market is showing clear signs of adjustment. After several years of rate increases driven by inflation, logistical disruptions, and international trade tensions, forecasts indicate that contractual freight rates could decline significantly in 2026. Rate and Contract Outlook Recent market analyses indicate that long-term freight contracts for…