October Surprise: Spot Rates Rebound, but 2026 Remains Under Pressure
After months of decline, spot rates in container shipping took an unexpected turn in October. According to data from Xeneta, major routes from Asia to Europe and the United States saw significant increases: 38% on the U.S. West Coast (USWC), 23% on the East Coast (USEC), 18% to Northern Europe,…
U.S.–China Trade Truce: What Does It Mean for Colombia?
After six years without face-to-face meetings, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have agreed to a trade truce that suspends reciprocal port tariffs between both powers for one year. The agreement includes tariff reductions, anti-drug cooperation, agricultural purchases, and partial relief on restrictions related to strategic minerals.Although the deal offers…
Port Tariffs Between the U.S. and China: How Could They Impact Colombia
Global maritime trade is going through a period of high volatility. Rates are erratic, routes shift on the fly, and tensions between the United States and China are reshaping international logistics. Although the spotlight is on the Transpacific, Colombia is not exempt. New tariffs and urgent maneuvers The United States,…
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…
Increase in Brazilian coffee imports to Colombia: a warning for trade and bean traceability
During August, coffee imports from Brazil to Colombia rose by 578%, reaching over 113,000 60-kg bags, according to data from the National Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC).¹This increase is partly due to the new 50% tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazilian coffee, while Colombian coffee maintains a 10%…
Tariffs in the U.S.: Legal and Logistical Uncertainty Shakes International Trade
Growing uncertainty in international trade is being fueled both by new trade investigations and by recent court decisions in the United States. On one hand, the Trump administration continues to pursue probes into sectors such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and lumber, which could lead to the imposition of new tariffs in…