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Top 10 Trends in Global Trade 2026: A New Phase of Supply Chain Restructuring and Multipolarity

Based on the latest research report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), this provides an in-depth analysis of the ten major structural trends affecting global trade in 2026, covering supply chain restructuring, regionalization, digital trade, green transformation, and changes in shipping and logistics.

Ahmad Rozali5 min read
Shipping & Logistics

MSC market share hits record high, Maersk drops to 20-year low: Global container shipping market pattern accelerates differentiation

MSC's global container shipping capacity share reached 21.5%, setting a historic high for a single shipping company; Maersk's market share dropped to 13.7%, a 20-year low. The strategic divergence of the two shipping giants reflects the global supply chain restructuring and deep-seated changes in the shipping market.

Sophie Lefebvre3 min read
Supply Chain

The global supply chain has entered the "multi-center" era: from procurement restructuring to e-commerce fulfillment and cold chain resilience

Under the combined impact of tariffs, geopolitical tensions, climate shocks, and digital transformation, global supply chains are shifting from a single low-cost optimization model to a more regionalized, multi-node, and more visible network structure. Based on industry research and logistics market signals, this article analyzes how procurement relocation, e-commerce fulfillment restructuring, ground transportation pressures, and air freight market volatility are jointly shaping the new phase of the global trade system.

Sophie Lefebvre10 min read