Increased geopolitical tensions, fluctuating freight rates predominantly driven by vessel deliveries, and tariffs have led many industry leaders to predict that 2026 could be a highly volatile year. However, two carrier presidents, ONE’s Takashi Masuda and ZIM’s Nissim Yochai, believe there are ways to respond. Each sat down with OEC Group to share the strategies they are using to remain competitive in an uncertain market. In an exclusive interview with OEC Group, ONE Preside

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, the Israeli-based container carrier, is weighing acquisition bids after the company’s board rejected a buyout offer from CEO Eli Glickman. The carrier’s board confirmed that it is evaluating multiple acquisition proposals, including unconfirmed interest from global shipping giants such as Hapag-Lloyd, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), and Maersk. While this may sound like just another “run-of-the-mill” corporate merger story, rest assured

This year’s Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC) welcomed speakers from all over the logistics industry. Some of the topics discussed at the conference include the future of the Port of Houston, Global Waterways, Intermodal Interconnectivity, and, of course, tariffs. One of the most talked about speakers was Captain Richard Phillips, who was the real-life inspiration behind the movie Captain Phillips (played by Tom Hanks). Click here   to hear his story. CAPTAIN

89. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about how shippers can make sure they are compliant with the English Proficiency Language (EPL) requirement and how much congestion we could see at European and Mediterranean ports.

Thousands of truck drivers could soon lose their Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) as the U.S. Department Of Transportation enforces English Proficiency Language (EPL) rules – creating a ripple effect across the supply chain. Under this long-standing law, any driver who cannot sufficiently read or speak English will be put Out Of Service (OOS) on the spot – typically during a routine inspection or at a weigh station – and potentially lose their CDL license if they are unable

While 2025 began with anxieties about the impact of new carrier alliances and continued Red Sea diversions, most of this year’s concerns focused on the Trump Administration imposing global reciprocal tariffs and the supply chain uncertainties that emerged from that policy. Many industry leaders believe that this year’s tariff related issues will continue well into the next year, making long-term planning extremely difficult and complex. Additionally, experts are also predicti

88. Tariffs are placing trucking companies in a difficult position as the Trump Administration’s sweeping tariff reforms continue to affect the cost structures and operational dynamics of freight transportation across the United States. Click here to learn how this may affect your business.

88. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about what issues shippers should prepare for in 2026 and how to prepare when the Red Sea diversions may end.

Read about what Peter Hsieh has to say about the Trump Administration’s tariffs.

This year’s VMA 25 conference, sponsored by the Virginia Maritime Association, brought together industry leaders for spirited discussions on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing maritime and supply chain professionals today. The conference agenda sparked robust conversations among attendees, with several topics generating particular buzz: the potential creation of the first true transcontinental railroad in U.S. history, the accelerating growth of trans-Atlan

September 29, 2025 The Trump administration has announced that beginning on October 1, 2025, it will start assessing the following tariffs:​ 100% on pharmaceuticals 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% tariff on heavy trucks ​ ​ The administration also clarified that that tariff on pharmaceuticals will not apply to generic drugs or pharmaceutical companies that are either breaking ground or in the process of constructing a

87. Rail cargo theft is on the rise and shippers are concerned about the safety of their cargo. Click here to read about the steps industry leaders suggest that shippers take to protect their cargo.

87. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about workforce shortages and whether or not the BNSF-CSX intermodal expansion is a reactionary move.

September 2, 2025 A U.S. Court recently agreed with an earlier court ruling that stated that the Trump Administration did not have the...

86. Losing the De Minimis Exemption is forcing many in the industry to rethink their supply chain strategies. Click here to learn how those strategies are being adjusted.

86. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about the crackdown on transshipping and how shippers can keep their cargo safe from the increasing cargo theft trend.

August 12, 2025 The Trump administration has extended the delay for increasing tariffs on China until November 10, 2025. The purpose of...

85. Don’t AGOA-way: Letting the African Growth and Opportunity Act Expire Could Limit Critical Manufacturing Options for Key Industries.

85. This month our resident advice columnist answers questions about the announced merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific railroads, and what is causing the rise in emissions.

August 6, 2025 On August 27, 2025, the Trump administration will begin increasing tariffs on all goods from India from 25-percent to...