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Forto’s Logistics Pulse Quarterly report – Q2, 2026

Quarter 2, 2026

  • Jul 15, 2026

Stefan Hartmann

Head of Trade Asia Europe

Christopher Braun

VP Global Operations

Kima Harring

Senior Product Marketing Manager

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About

In Q2, we saw that supply chain disruptions are becoming a long-term reality. Moving into Q3, the focus is shifting from general headlines to direct trade impacts: an early peak season, capacity cuts by carrier alliances, and rising operational costs for both sea and air freight.

So what does that mean for you?

Looking beyond standard market metrics, this session covers what is actually happening on the ground. Our team will explain how recent alliance changes affect space availability, how fuel and bunker updates impact your budget, and what steps you can take to plan your allocations.

 

In this session

  •  How to navigate early peak season volumes and secure your capacity in time.
  • Latest operational updates on Strait of Hormuz transit.
  • Insights into alliance hub-and-spoke networks to avoid transshipment hub delays.
  • Ways to manage ocean freight cost volatility as bunker rates climb toward $584 per TEU
  • Optimizing air freight space allocations to mitigate volatile fuel price risks.
  • Operational guidance to strengthen your overall supply chain reliability in Q3.

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.

     

  • Kima Harring

    Senior Product Marketing Manager

    Kima is a marketing and communications strategist at the intersection of logistics, technology, and innovation. Her focus lies on precise product positioning and the art of translating complex industry trends into clear, compelling narratives. Driven by a deep curiosity and a passion for continuous learning, she is fascinated by quickly mastering new subject areas and truly understanding the underlying mechanisms.