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Transpacific Shipping Faces Uncharted Waters as Tariffs Reshape Trade Lanes

New U.S. tariffs on Canada and Brazil are creating uncertainty across global supply chains, with transpacific shipping routes entering unprecedented territory. Carriers are managing to maintain rate resilience despite persistent overcapacity pressures in the market. Terminal operators from Santos to the Panama Canal are navigating the shifting landscape, while port developments continue to influence shipping dynamics. Air freight markets are experiencing their own transformation, with smaller forwarders gaining leverage in contract negotiations. Neutral Air Partner CEO Christos Spyrou noted that SME forwarders are increasingly influencing carrier agreements. The tariff environment is creating ripple effects across both ocean and air logistics, forcing industry players to reassess routing strategies and capacity planning in real time.