Alexandra Blake

LCL Freight Consolidation 2026: When Splitting the FCL Beats Full Container

LCL or FCL? We break down the 15 CBM breakeven, hidden CFS fees, transit time costs, and why tariff volatility in 2026 is reshaping the calculation for SMB shippers.

Cargo War Risk Insurance 2026: Practical Guide for B2B Shippers

A two-front war risk crisis across Hormuz and the Red Sea, premiums that climbed to ~5% of vessel value as the strait effectively closed, P&I war cover cancelled in the Gulf, and a US $40bn backstop that never wrote a policy — this is the war risk insurance landscape B2B shippers face in 2026. A practical guide to coverage gaps, current premiums, and how to buy protection before cargo moves.