MTS Logistics

As we entered 2026, many importers and exporters shared the same expectation: “If the Red Sea returns to normal, the market will ease, and freight rates will become more stable.” In theory, this sounds logical. However, in practice, maritime transport is still quite unstable. One week, rates go down, while the next week another surcharge appears somewhere else. Transit times are getting better again, but schedules still don’t feel fully reliable yet. So why is this the case? Read more from Yusuf Deniz Üzülmez:

Why Are Freight Prices Still Not Behaving Logically in 2026? As we entered 2026, many importers and exporters shared the same expectation: “If the Red Sea returns to normal, the market will ease, and freight rates will become more stable.” In theory, this sounds logical. However, in practice, maritime transport is still quite unstable. One week, rates go ...

While all public attention and scrutiny are focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, a neighboring country – Vietnam – is quietly undergoing reforms and emerging as an attractive destination for investors in the period between 2026 and 2035. Read more from William Lim:

Vietnam: The Destination for Investment as Part of the China + 1 Strategy While all public attention and scrutiny are focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, a neighboring country – Vietnam – is quietly undergoing reforms and emerging as an attractive destination for investors in the period between 2026 and 2035. Vietnam’s strategic location and adv...

President Donald Trump was traveling back to the U.S. on Friday, just two days after a short trip to China where he hoped to make progress on key issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The so-called “summit” was announced earlier this year after Trump and Xi spoke amid a chilly period of U.S.-China relations.

Despite positive statements released by both the U.S. government and Chinese governments touting “substantial progress” on key issues, no major announcements were made towards ending two of the biggest pieces of uncertain for shipping and logistics: the war in Iran and U.S.-China tariffs. Read more in our latest:

Trump Returns from China Without Key Progress on Trade, Tariffs, Iran, and More President Donald Trump was traveling back to the U.S. on Friday, just two days after a short trip to China where he hoped to make progress on key issues with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The so-called “summit” was announced earlier this year after Trump and Xi spoke amid a chilly period of U.S....