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Despite no shortage of political statements and media reports that an imminent opening of the Strait of Hormuz is close, the reality is that the strait remains effectively closed. The US launched Operation Freedom on 4 May to evacuate stranded commercial vessels in the Gulf; however, the initiative was shelved the following day, with the US announcing it would pause the operation at the request of the Pakistani government, citing progress in peace talks.

As the security situation in the Middle East continues to evolve with no short-term outlook for a ceasefire, we wish to provide you with the latest information and the effects on global supply chains.

​​Copenhagen, 28 February 2026: Despite a tough and unpredictable logistics market, Scan Global Logistics (SGL) came out of 2025 with both revenue growth and improved earnings, in line with expectations of EBITDA EUR 215m – EUR 220m. 

As the banner illustrates Scan Global Logistics is turning a sharp and memorable corner as we celebrate 50 years of making the world of logistics a little less complicated. Turning a sharp corner is also a good occasion to reflect on the current temperature within the world of logistics, and as well the world as a whole.

To support a major energy infrastructure development in the Middle East, our customer needed to move 28 heavy transformers and 50,000 CBM of general and oversized cargo from four continents to the UAE. It was a logistics project defined by scale, urgency, and complexity, leaving no margin for error.

The global logistics sector continues to be plagued by a wide range of disrupting factors, including continued geopolitical and macroeconomic instability, fiscal policy reversals topped off by infrastructural bottlenecks. These factors, previously seen as exceptional, have now become everyday topics – and as we say, “the new normal”.

The global transport and logistics landscape continues to be plagued by an array of geopolitical impacts that effectively have squashed any hope of stability for the remainder of the year. While temporary US tariffs deals are entered into at a steady pace, the fact remains that uncertainty is ever present, pushing global supply chains into a “stop & go” mode, spiced with occasional demand ketchup effects.

As much as we prefer to bring positive news to our readers within the global logistics and transportation space, this is becoming increasingly difficult due to a new global trade world order. Globe trade principles and underlying geopolitical dynamics have been subject to an array of earthquakes during the last months, triggered by the US administration's fundamentally new foreign trade policy.

Asia, the world’s largest logistics market by volume, holds vast growth potential. Seizing this opportunity requires more than just expansion—it demands an ambitious strategy, strong leadership, and an agile culture. Nicolas Moeller, COO of Asia, is leading the efforts to strengthen SGL’s regional sales organisation and enhance its capabilities to support the company’s global growth ambitions. Alongside him is Isabelle Lau, Vice President of Verticals for Asia, a key figure in this initiative. Leveraging her expertise in structuring and optimising sales processes, they collaborate closely to ensure the growth strategy is effectively executed.