America’s aging bridge infrastructure is driving a nationwide surge in billion-dollar replacement projects—creating major opportunities for contractors, engineers, and suppliers as states prepare for critical procurements through 2027.

A container ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz escalates the Gulf shipping crisis, as major carriers suspend bookings, ports halt operations, and tanker strikes threaten global supply chains.

The European Court of Justice has upheld nearly €800 million in fines against major airlines—including Air France-KLM, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines—ending a 16-year legal battle over a global air freight price-fixing cartel.

Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO, Hapag Lloyd AG and Stuart Sandlin, Managing Director Region North America, Hapag Lloyd AG told a media presentation at the Trans Pacific Maritime Conference (TPM 2026) that 2026 was a promising year until war broke out with Iran.

Unless there is a quick resolution to the US/Israeli war with Iran, global container freight rates could remain high through 2026 accompanied by higher oil prices and port congestion, according to container shipping analyst Lars Jensen, CEO, Vespucci Maritime.

France’s strategic advisory body proposes 30% tariffs on Chinese imports and euro devaluation to protect European industry, warning China’s manufacturing dominance threatens exports, jobs, and strategic sectors across the EU.

Port of Long Beach CEO Noel Hacegaba reports that January 2026 cargo volumes fell 11% year-over-year as tariffs, Supreme Court rulings, and trade policy uncertainty reshape imports, exports, supply chains, and global shipping outlook.

The 2026 Air Cargo Conference in ChampionsGate, Florida, welcomed 1,000+ global airfreight professionals and 49 sponsors for three days of expert panels on tariffs, cargo theft, trade policy uncertainty, supply chain risk management, and leadership in air cargo.

Expert insight on why sophisticated contracting and risk alignment matter for FPSO project success and timely first oil.

After the Supreme Court blocks IEEPA tariffs, The Budget Lab warns of refund chaos, shifting trade policy, and a slower US economy heading into 2026.