Freight acts as a bridge between producing and consuming countries and regions. It goes beyond the simple role of transp | Hanami
Freight acts as a bridge between producing and consuming countries and regions. It goes beyond the simple role of transporting commodities. It shapes how markets operate and is one of the most important drivers of commodity pricing, global inflation and the broader global economy.
In 2026, shipping and insurance costs increased to unprecedented levels of almost one third of the commodity’s value. Tanker rates across the year have risen significantly across all routes versus beginning of 2026, with some routes witnessing about a 12-fold increase in shipping costs.
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