Ecuador closes the first quarter of 2026 caught in a strategic vice that export volume figures alone cannot explain. On…
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The Green Invoice Has Arrived. And It’s Not Going Away.
The EU Emissions Trading System comes into full force — and permanently changes the conversation between Ecuador and its shipping…
The Tariff Map Is No Longer the Territory
When the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a law, the problem isn’t the tariff that falls — it’s the one…
The 50% That Is More Than Just a Number
The Ecuador-Colombia tariff rate and the true cost of border friction When Ecuador announced a 30% tariff on Colombian imports…
The Strait of Hormuz in the Quote: The Collateral Impact of the Iran Conflict on Ecuadorian Logistics
Middle Eastern geopolitics has stopped being a distant concern and become a critical factor in the cost structures of companies…
Free Trade Zones and Ports: An Opportunity Racing Against Time
In recent months, Guayaquil has revived a discussion that isn’t new but now carries a different weight: the role of…
Red Sea and Suez: A Corridor Operating Under New Conditions
In recent months, the Red Sea and the Suez Canal have returned to the center of global logistics conversations. Not…
Panama Canal: New Rules to Secure Passage in 2026
The beginning of 2026 brings a major adjustment in how access to the Panama Canal is managed. The Panama Canal…
Colombia: The Border Reenters the Logistics Equation
For years, trade between Ecuador and Colombia has followed a particular dynamic within the region. Geographic proximity and the complementarity…
When the Map No Longer Matches the Terrain
By Volker Meinlschmidt 2025 was a revealing year. Not because of growth figures or inflation curves, but because it showed with…