On this week’s Supply Chain Secrets, Caroline and Lars dive into the latest on global shipping markets. From sliding Asia–Europe spot rates and a short-lived Pacific GRI, to an unexpected Atlantic downturn, Lars explains what the numbers actually mean for shippers. 

The discussion expands to Red Sea security risks, the balance between freedom of navigation and seafarer safety, and what a surprising China–India–Russia meeting signals about a rapidly multipolar world. Packed with insights right after Labor Day, this episode helps you separate seasonal noise from structural change.