- Panama Canal Auction Prices Hit Record Highs in 2026
by Thomas WittSixty days ago, paying $4 million for a single canal transit slot would have sounded like a mistake. Today, it’s a real number—and it’s happening right… Read more: Panama Canal Auction Prices Hit Record Highs in 2026 - The Strait of Hormuz: A Global Shipping Crisis
by Thomas WittThe world’s most critical maritime chokepoint is effectively shut. Since late February 2026, the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to global… Read more: The Strait of Hormuz: A Global Shipping Crisis - China E-Commerce Drop Shifts Air Cargo Demand
by Thomas WittFor years, the explosive growth of ultra-low-cost Chinese retailers like Temu and Shein quietly became a backbone of global airfreight demand. Enormous volumes of small parcels… Read more: China E-Commerce Drop Shifts Air Cargo Demand - AirCargo Conference 2026: Why Early-Year Air Strategy Matters
by Thomas WittIn February 2026, global logistics leaders will gather in Orlando for the AirCargo Conference 2026, taking place February 15–17. The event brings together airlines, airports, forwarders,… Read more: AirCargo Conference 2026: Why Early-Year Air Strategy Matters - How AI Is Helping Prevent Cargo Fires in Global Shipping
by Thomas WittCargo fires have become one of the most serious safety issues in global shipping. In recent years, fires linked to mis-declared or undeclared hazardous goods have… Read more: How AI Is Helping Prevent Cargo Fires in Global Shipping