22/07/2026
The CMA CGM acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain for USD 1.4 billion, covering 150 warehouses in North America, marks a wave of vertical integration M&A among major shipping lines, narrowing the negotiating space of shippers and highlighting the role of independent forwarders in protecting cash flow.
23/06/2026
Brent oil prices broke below the USD 80/barrel mark for the first time since March 2026 following the US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Asia-US maritime freight rates jumping 51% in a single week may affect the cost benefits of synthetic rubber for the tire export industry.