Supply Chain Secrets

Digital Detox on Kilimanjaro, Then Back to Shipping’s Reality

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What’s harder than catching Lars Jensen on stable Wi-Fi? Predicting what’s next in global supply chains.

Fresh off summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Lars’ next stop was Comoros — and let’s just say the Wi-Fi didn’t make the climb. But a spotty signal can’t stop Supply Chain Secrets. This week’s update is packed with hard-hitting market realities for shippers, forwarders, and carriers alike:

  • Trans-Pacific spot rates slipping into unsustainable territory
  • Tariff risks that could shake demand just before the holidays
  • Service cancellations tied to USTR fees and alliance shifts
  • Air freight providers pulling back on small parcels under new rules
  • A fiery disruption at Hamburg adding to Europe’s bottlenecks

From mountain peace to market pressure, this episode captures the contrast between digital detox and supply chain chaos.