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Key Ocean, Air, and Trade Trends as We Approach the New Year

· Source: supplychaindigital.com

In short

The article analyzes global supply chain trends for 2026, highlighting relative stability in transportation rates but persistent uncertainty from tariffs, trade policies, and geopolitical disruptions. It examines ocean freight stability with capacity challenges, air freight growth driven by e-commerce, and the impact of evolving trade policies on sourcing decisions. The piece emphasizes resilience strategies including modal flexibility, diversified sourcing, technology adoption, and risk mapping.

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Tags: global-trade, forecasting, logistics, tariffs, resilience, planning

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