The Suez Canal is back to 27% of traffic, but the gains are not equal. See what it means for global trade and freight costs.
September brought a clear signal for the Suez Canal: 27% of Asia-Europe capacity went back to using it instead of routing around Africa, according to Sea-Intelligence’s latest Sunday Spotlight report. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and CMA CGM have already reactivated several of their main services on the route. The result already…
Typhoons in China are not bad luck this season, there is a cycle behind it
El Niño shows up every two to seven years, on an irregular cycle. When it does, it warms the Pacific and fuels more typhoons than usual. 2026 is one of those years. NOAA (the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) put the odds at 69% that this would be the…
Record port congestion: why Colombian cargo arrives late even when the jam is an ocean away
Port congestion is back at a level not seen since the pandemic. Linerlytica counts 4.3 million TEU waiting to berth at ports around the world, an all-time high in volume that leaves behind the roughly 4 million of 2022. One nuance usually gets lost in the headlines: that figure equals…
Fleet renewal won’t cut freight costs: the fine print of the cargo-truck boom
Colombia just released its cargo-truck registration figures for the first half of 2026, and they come with strong growth that almost everyone is reading as good news for logistics. Here we are going to argue the opposite, or at least add a caveat: the number filling the headlines matters far…
Maritime Traffic in Colombia Grows 5.6%: What It Means for Your Foreign Trade Operation
Colombia started 2026 with a clear signal: seaborne foreign trade keeps expanding. According to the General Maritime Directorate (Dimar), international maritime traffic grew 5.6% in the first quarter of the year, with 2,754 vessel calls. For importers and exporters, that figure isn’t just a headline: it points to more capacity,…
Strait of Hormuz Reopening: Relief for Shipping, but Full Logistics Normalization Will Take Time
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has brought a sense of relief to the global shipping industry. However, it should not be interpreted as an immediate return to normal operations. While the agreement between the United States and Iran allows maritime transit to resume, the operational environment remains uncertain…
Peak Season Arrives Early and Is Already Impacting Freight Markets
Early demand is reshaping the global container market Container shipping is currently experiencing a strengthening phase driven by an unusual early peak season. Importers in Europe and North America are accelerating orders to get ahead of expected rate increases and potential disruptions, concentrating volumes earlier than usual. This shift is…
Ecuador and Colombia Eliminate Tariffs: What Changes for Bilateral Logistics?
The End of 100% Tariffs Comes into Effect As of June 1, the elimination of tariffs of up to 100% that Ecuador had imposed on imports from Colombia has officially taken effect. The measure was formalized by Ecuador’s National Customs Service (SENAE), which revoked the rate implemented during the most…
Puerto Antioquia: A New Strategic Logistics Hub in Colombia
The start of operations at Puerto Antioquia in the Urabá region marks a significant step in the evolution of Colombia’s logistics system. More than just a new port terminal, this project introduces tangible changes in how companies can manage their import and export processes.In its early stages, the port is…
Venezuela: A Market Returning to the Export Radar from Santa Marta
Logistics, opportunity, and proximity as competitive advantages For years, Venezuela was outside the focus of many Colombian exporting companies. Today, that panorama is changing. The gradual reactivation of binational trade, combined with new operating conditions and stronger business articulation, is restoring Venezuela’s position as a natural export market, especially for…