Over the past five years, it has become increasingly clear that supply chain disruptions are on the rise, with no sign of abating. As a result, vessel operators have developed greater awareness and understanding of the risks affecting logistics, particularly in ocean containerized transportation.<\/p>\n
According to UNCTAD, international maritime trade has undergone significant transformations in response to global disruptions<\/a> and shifting geopolitical dynamics. A recent Maersk survey further highlights this trend, as more than 78% of supply chain professionals<\/a> anticipate that geopolitical factors, trade tariffs, and international trade regulations will affect their operations over the next one to two years.<\/p>\n Nearly half (48%) expressed deep concern about the geopolitical climate, while four out of five acknowledged that supply chain challenges are impacting their business growth.<\/p>\n What are the major cargo risk management trends in 2026?<\/p>\n Uncertainty continues<\/p>\n In the upcoming year, the trade and logistics industry will see an increase in risk management products designed to address the disruptions continuously plaguing the sector. The WTO already warned in mid-2025 in its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics study that \u201cthe outlook for global trade has deteriorated sharply due to a surge in tariffs and trade policy uncertainty (TPU)\u201d.<\/p>\n These can range starting from geopolitical situations, natural disasters, delays, bankruptcy, so called acts of God, etc. These will be an issue for all types of cargo but will particularly affect perishable cargo, such as fresh produce like fruits and vegetables, that are too sensitive to time passing and temperature changes. As explained, 2026 will therefore see more and more businesses in need for cargo risk management solutions covering the container box\u2019s integrity and the cargo inside.<\/p>\n Cyber related risks<\/p>\n What technologies are shaping cargo risk mitigation in 2026? How is technology actually affecting and even provoking risks?<\/a> With the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), there is increasing concern that this technology is not only being used for good purposes but also for scams and harm.<\/p>\n There is a new type of logistics-related risks taking over, and these are cyber risks, online incidents, cyber-attacks, essentially all possible situations<\/a> where a business can be scammed with fake documents or transactions or fictitious operations. 2026 will, unfortunately, see more of these affecting businesses online, jeopardising their operations and transportation. To mitigate these risks, logistics providers are expected to offer more products and solutions geared towards cyber insurance.<\/p>\n Tariff-related financial losses<\/p>\n