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The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially begins to apply from 12 August 2026. This is an important regulatory change for manufacturers, importers, exporters, e-commerce businesses and logistics providers involved in placing goods on the EU market. The PPWR aims to reduce packaging waste, increase recycling and reuse, and reduce Europe’s dependence […]

For decades, global supply chains were built around one primary objective: maximizing efficiency while minimizing costs. Production was concentrated in cost-competitive manufacturing hubs, trade routes were relatively predictable, and logistics networks were optimized to move goods at the lowest possible cost. A New “Trade Geography” Is Emerging Asia continues to serve as the world’s manufacturing […]

Maersk will revise its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for export shipments routed through key transshipment hubs in Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective 1 August 2026. Depending on the trade lane and container type, the revised surcharge can reach up to USD 7,700 per container. The adjustment applies to cargo moving through Maersk’s […]

As global supply chains continue to evolve under the influence of geopolitical tensions, changing trade policies, and rising operating costs, businesses are no longer focused solely on freight rates. Instead, they are increasingly seeking resilient and flexible logistics strategies to remain competitive in the international market. South Korea Strengthens Cold Chain Logistics Investment in Vietnam […]

The global logistics industry may be entering a new phase of recovery following a major geopolitical breakthrough. On June 14, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement to end their 107-day conflict in West Asia. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global shipping route—immediately […]

Logistics Market Overview 2026 In the first half of 2026, the global logistics industry continued to face significant challenges driven by geopolitical tensions, rising operating costs, and shifting trade policies. Global supply chains remained under pressure as disruptions across key shipping routes persisted, resulting in longer transit times and elevated logistics costs worldwide. As an […]