Interview: Lars Jensen on US Port Fees, IMO Rules & 2026 Container Shipping Outlook

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New US port fees. Tougher IMO environmental rules. A record wave of new ships. Fragile demand. What does it all mean for carriers, shippers – and your freight bill in 2026?

In this episode, Mike King sits down with global liner shipping expert Lars Jensen (CEO of Vespucci Maritime) to cut through the noise on:

  • US Port Fees on Chinese-built vessels – how carriers are reshuffling fleets
  • Container Shipping Outlook 2026 – demand, rates and new capacity
  • Suez Canal & Red Sea Risks – what happens if it fully reopens
  • IMO MEPC / Carbon Charging – what it means for greener supply chains
  • Transpacific, Asia–Europe, Africa & Australasia trade trends

This episode is produced with the support of Dimerco Express Group – a leading global logistics and transportation solutions provider.

Packed with straight talk and data-driven insight, this interview helps freight buyers, shippers and carriers plan for an uncertain future.

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Source: AJOT