MTS Logistics

10/16/2026

With less than three weeks remaining until Election Day in the U.S., Iran is stepping up pressure on the U.S., and the world. This week, two container ships were sunk in the Strait of Hormuz – a large escalation after weeks of relative calm. Read more:

With less than three weeks remaining until Election Day in the U.S., Iran is stepping up pressure on the U.S., and the world. This week, two container ships were sunk in the Strait of Hormuz – a large escalation after weeks of relative calm. The sinking of two container ships in the Strait of Horm...

10/15/2026

Extreme weather events are affecting different parts of the world, creating new challenges for transportation networks and global trade. Heavy rainfall, flooding, hurricanes, and drought conditions are disrupting daily life and putting additional pressure on supply chains that are already dealing with economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

The recent developments across Türkiye, Vietnam, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil show how different weather conditions can create similar problems for the logistics industry.

While some disruptions are temporary, their effects can continue long after weather conditions improve. Read more from Banu Akman:

Extreme weather events are affecting different parts of the world, creating new challenges for transportation networks and global trade. Heavy rainfall, flooding, hurricanes, and drought conditions are disrupting daily life and putting additional pressure on supply chains that are already dealing wi...

10/13/2026

Severe port congestion, concentrated AI-driven demand, and rising geopolitical risks are leaving the transpacific market on uneven ground as it enters the fourth quarter. Recent attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Sohar show how quickly conditions can change across global trade lanes. Read more from Marc Holder:

The global container market has entered the fourth quarter of 2026 with one of the most unusual pricing splits in recent memory. Asia to North America spot rates have approached pandemic-era highs, while other East to West routes have declined. Sea-Intelligence’s analysis of Drewry’s World Conta...

10/09/2026

TPX Suspension is more than just the loss of 4,400 TEUs per week. Many market participants focus solely on the nominal capacity reduction:

- Approximately 4,400 TEUs per week
- Around 17,600 TEU per month
- Equivalent to roughly 2,200 FEU per week

However, the real market impact extends well beyond these figures. Read more from Kevin Tran of MTS Vietnam:

1. TPX Suspension is more than just the loss of 4,400 TEUs per week Many market participants focus solely on the nominal capacity reduction: Approximately 4,400 TEUs per week Around 17,600 TEU per month Equivalent to roughly 2,200 FEU per week However, the real market impact extends well beyond thes...

10/07/2026

Following the first round of Brazil’s presidential election on October 4th, 2026, Flávio Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro, received 47.03% of the vote, just short of the 50% needed for victory, while incumbent President Lula received 45.16%. The two candidates will face each other in a runoff election on October 25th. Considering the support received by other right-wing candidates, Bolsonaro now has a serious chance of winning the presidency.

What would a Bolsonaro victory mean for the U.S. containerized export market? Read more from M. Can Fidan:

Following the first round of Brazil’s presidential election on October 4th, 2026, Flávio Bolsonaro, son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro, received 47.03% of the vote, just short of the 50% needed for victory, while incumbent President Lula received 45.16%. The two candidates will fac...

10/05/2026

The Panama Canal is entering the final quarter of 2026 in a more stable position compared with the situation observed just a few months ago. Nevertheless, water scarcity remains a structural risk for global maritime trade, with particularly significant implications for U.S. trade flows. Read more from M. Yusuf Arikan:

The Panama Canal is entering the final quarter of 2026 in a more stable position compared with the situation observed just a few months ago. Nevertheless, water scarcity remains a structural risk for global maritime trade, with particularly significant implications for U.S. trade flows. Following th...

10/02/2026

The fourth and final quarter of 2026 has arrived and that means shipping carriers are transitioning into holiday mode ahead of what’s expected to be another busy holiday shopping season over the next few months. The USPS is one of the shipping carriers used by many small to medium-sized businesses, and as expected, they are temporarily raising rates for the holiday season. Learn more about this year's price increases in our latest article:

The fourth and final quarter of 2026 has arrived and that means shipping carriers are transitioning into holiday mode ahead of what’s expected to be another busy holiday shopping season over the next few months. USPS is one of the shipping carriers used by many small to medium-sized businesses, an...

09/30/2026

The future of global trade is being shaped not only by the construction of new ports and railways, but also by new sea routes opening up in the northern areas of the world. The Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait of Malacca, which have been used traditionally for many years, are important for maritime trade. Regional tensions that have existed for the past few years have resulted in significant challenges in terms of time and cost. Climate change and geopolitical tensions are focusing attention on the northern part of the world: the Arctic sea routes. Read Samet Safak's latest article:

09/28/2026

One of the most notable developments in ocean shipping in recent weeks has been the return of container lines to the Suez Canal and Red Sea route. But, this return does not mean that the security risks have completely disappeared. The shipping industry is facing two different developments at the same time: Suez Canal traffic is recovering, while the risk around the Bab al-Mandab Strait is increasing again. Read Damla Arabacı's latest article analyzing the challenging Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait disruptions:

09/25/2026

The rapid expansion of AI is driving unprecedented demand for data centers, electrical infrastructure, and the specialized logistics required to support them. The MTS Logistics Projects Division is currently managing the U.S. inland transportation and final installation of 16 large transformer units for a major AI data center project in the Greater Memphis area. Now, the U.S. government is beginning to regulate the shipping, transportation, and sourcing of transformers and other critical equipment for data centers. Read Nick Koutroulis's article:

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented demand for data centers, electrical infrastructure, and the specialized logistics required to support them. The MTS Logistics Projects Division is currently managing the U.S. inland transportation and final installation of....