U.S. and China escalate maritime tensions with reciprocal port tariffs: global risk for Colombia?
International maritime trade enters a new phase of tension following the reciprocal imposition of port tariffs between the United States and China. The measures, activated on October 14, mark a turning point in the logistical rivalry between both powers, with operational, financial, and geopolitical implications that could extend to countries…
August 2025 in Context: How Blank Sailings Are Impacting the Supply Chain
August 2025 has been characterized by a significant resurgence of “blank sailings,” that is, the cancellation of scheduled vessel departures by shipping lines. Although the situation appeared under control last month, it has done the exact opposite as August has progressed, intensifying across strategic routes. The Magnitude of the Phenomenon…