Forto Webinar
Longer routes, tighter ports & EU de minimis: your Q4 briefing
The webinar provides strategic operational guidance to navigate Q4 sea routing shifts, port congestions, and evolving EU regulations impacting Air Freight.
- Virtual - Online
- Oct 7, 2026
- 11:00am - 12:00pm Europe/Berlin
About this event
Between shifting sea routings, port congestion, and new rules reshaping Air Freight, Q4 brings a lot to navigate.
So what does that mean for you?
In this session, you’ll get a clear view of what’s changing across sea and air, and how to navigate the quarter ahead.
Join us on October 7th for our Quarterly Logistics Pulse webinar to look into global trade’s most pressing topics for Q4.
In this edition, our trade experts will share their insights and actionable advice on:
- Risks & opportunities related to a potential Suez routing reopening
- Congestion in Asian & North European ports and risk mitigation strategies
- The impact of new EU regulations on Air Freight capacity & rates
- Air Freight as a strategic lever for your end-of-year business
About the speakers
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VP Global Trade Management
Jessy Brughmans is the Trade Management Director at Forto, responsible for leading global trade across the business.
Jessy joined Forto in 2025 to drive the next evolution of how trade management is built and delivered across geographies as the business continues to scale.
Prior to joining Forto, Jessy spent over two decades in shipping and logistics, holding senior roles across pricing, commercial leadership and trade at companies including Maersk, Seago Line and Maersk Broker. Having lived in Antwerp, Ho Chi Minh City and Copenhagen, and worked across Europe and Asia, she brings a genuinely global perspective to everything she does.
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VP Global Operations
Christopher Braun is VP Global Operations at Forto, responsible for overseeing operations across Air, Sea and Rail Freight.Chris joined Forto in 2022 to lead the company’s global Air Freight organisation. Through several stages of his journey at Forto, his responsibilities expanded across all freight modes, where he is focusing on building reliable and scalable operational structures to support the company’s continued growth.
Prior to his current role, Chris spent over 25 years in freight forwarding, holding senior leadership positions rooted deeply in aviation and global logistics. Having spent over two decades near the key air freight hub of Frankfurt and worked with teams across the globe, he brings a highly practical perspective and a talent for stabilizing complex situations under pressure.
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Director of Marketing
Renate is a marketing leader with over 20 years of experience, passionate about the power of communication, AI, and collaboration in driving business success. As Director of Marketing at Forto, she shapes strategy, brand positioning, and digital transformation. She is driven by a mission to make marketing more impactful, leveraging innovation and clear messaging to create meaningful connections.
