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Forto’s Logistics Pulse Quarterly report – Q1 2026

Quarter 1, 2026

  • Apr 15, 2026

Stefan Hartmann

Head of Trade Asia Europe

Christopher Braun

VP Global Operations

Renate Härle (Moderator)

Director of Marketing

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Q1 2026 showed that disruptions in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz are not just temporary challenges. With no real return to Suez routing in sight, longer routes are becoming the new normal.

So what does that mean for you?

In this on-demand session, you will get a clear view on how these changes impact your transit times, costs, and planning and what actions you should take now to stay ahead.

Forto’s experts break down what is changing across ocean and air freight, and explain why waiting for things to “go back to normal” is no longer a strategy.

In this session

  •  Economic pulse check: A look back at key economic movements from the end of 2025, and how growth signals, inflation, and sentiment may shape early 2026.
  • Sea freight outlook: How carriers adjusted to demand and network changes, and what the latest capacity and rate movements mean for ocean planning
  • Air freight market trends: Updates on demand stability, fuel-linked costs, and peak season dynamics across major trade lanes.
  • Strategic shifts: From sourcing strategy to tech investment, explore what resilient logistics planning could look like in the coming year.
  • Forto’s perspective: Learn how Forto supports customers in turning insights into action, adapting to risk, shifting market conditions, and long-term change.

About the speakers

  • Stefan Hartmann

    Head of Trade Asia Europe

    Stefan Hartmann led the Asia-Europe trade at Forto, bringing over 25 years of experience in global logistics. Before joining Forto, he held key trade management roles at Panalpina, Geodis, and Hellmann, overseeing Asia-Europe operations at both country and regional levels.

    His career spans major industry events, from the 2008 financial crisis to the Red Sea disruptions in 2024, giving him deep expertise in navigating global trade challenges.

  • Christopher Braun

    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.

     

  • Renate Härle (Moderator)

    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.