Neal Elbaum Discusses the Future of Global Shipping
Global shipping is entering a period of steady transformation. Changing trade patterns, rising customer expectations, and new technologies are reshaping how goods move across borders. In this evolving environment, industry leaders are focusing less on quick fixes and more on long-term resilience. Neal Elbaum discusses the future of global shipping with a practical outlook, grounded in experience and shaped by real-world challenges. A Shifting Global Trade Landscape International trade is no longer driven by a few dominant routes. Manufacturing hubs are diversifying, regional trade is growing, and companies are rethinking how they balance cost, speed, and reliability. According to Neal Elbaum, this shift requires shipping networks that are flexible rather than rigid. Global shipping companies must be ready to adapt to disruptions, whether caused by economic changes, policy updates, or unexpected events. The future will favor operators who plan for uncertainty instead of reacting t...