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This year, rail shippers should focus on planning and network alignment, Ghayad said. Integrating rail into longer-term logistics and inventory plans will also help shippers be better positioned versus those relying on short-term adjustments. In 2026, ocean shippers will be in a good position for contract rate negotiations, which typically occur between March and May, according to Hind Chitty, senior manager of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Global freight markets remain under sustained pressure from Middle East disruption, rising fuel and compliance costs, and tightening capacity, with limited near-term relief expected. Bridget is Senior Account Manager at Horizon Air Freight, whose 30 years of combined experience in the transportation industry have taught her to treat every shipment as though it is the most important one. She excels at guiding customers through every step of the shipment process, and recently navigated a complicated 125,000 kilo shipment from Japan to South Korea in only 10 days. Gal Dayan is the Chief Operating Officer at Delver Agents, HAF and Swift Marine, a role he assumed in April 2025.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n