10 Must-Knows from Hapag-Lloyd CEO Jansen on Global Shipping Outlook
What the Hapag-Lloyd CEO reveals about the difficult start to 2026, demand recovery, and disruptions from the Iran conflict
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Global container shipping entered 2026 with optimism.
But the year quickly brought new disruptions.
Severe winter weather in Europe forced ships to reroute, geopolitical tensions rose in the Middle East, and uncertainty returned to global trade routes.
Yet demand has remained resilient.
Jansen shared his views on the difficult start to 2026, demand trends after Chinese New Year, the proposed ZIM merger, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on global shipping.
Here are 10 must-know insights from the Hapag-Lloyd CEO.
