This is a kind reminder as the Lunar New Year approaches, which traditionally means production shutdown in many Asian countries, including China, for a few weeks. The entire industry must be aware and prepared to prevent delays, as most operations close, and employees generally return home for several weeks.

We are very pleased to inform that the potential dock worker strike at US East and Gulf coasts ports has been averted, following a tentative agreement reached between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).

While much attention during the last years has been on geopolitical impacts on the transportation and logistics industry, the industry itself this time created the headlines. News emerged on 16 February that German container carrier Hapag-Lloyd had struck a deal to acquire Israeli carrier ZIM, firmly cementing its 5th place ranking amongst global container carriers.

Following the military strike by the US-Israel on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliation on targeted US bases in the Middle East, between 28 February and 1 March 2026, we wish to provide you with an update on the short-term impact on global transportation and logistics flows.

If you’re trading carbon-intensive goods across EU borders, you've likely felt the growing pressure of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). We know that many businesses struggle to understand the financial impact of CBAM, secure accurate emissions data, engage suppliers, and keep pace with the evolving requirements. That's why we're here to uncomplicate it for you.  Our global CBAM specialists help you stay compliant, avoid disruption and turn regulation into a strategic advantage  – wherever you operate.