Global container rates are sliding fast — and volatility is here to stay. In this week’s Supply Chain Secrets, Caroline and Lars break down what’s happening across key trades and what it means for shippers heading into 2026.

In this episode:

• NYFI and SCFI data showing sharp rate declines across Pacific and South American trades
• How new tools and freight rate derivatives can help manage volatility
• Import trends suggesting major inventory reductions across U.S. retail sectors
• A deep dive into the Los Angeles vessel fire — and why such incidents happen more often than you think
• The astonishing root cause behind the Baltimore bridge collapse: a mislabeled signal wire

It’s a rapid-fire rundown of the latest forces shaping global trade — from collapsing rates to structural risks — with analysis only Supply Chain Secrets can deliver.