n°203 · July 30, 2026
Middle East conflict raises new surcharge fears
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The Merchant is the weekly newsletter on international freight published by OVRSEA, a digital freight forwarder. Every Thursday morning, it breaks down ocean and air freight rates, vessel and aircraft capacity, ports, customs and the geopolitical risks that affect importers' and exporters' flows.
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The Merchant is OVRSEA's weekly newsletter on international freight. Each issue analyses freight rates, ocean and air capacity, customs and the events shaping global supply chains, in a few minutes of reading.
The Merchant is signed by Arthur Barillas, CEO of OVRSEA. Every issue lists its sources.
Yes, subscribing to The Merchant is free. The newsletter carries no sponsored content and you can unsubscribe in one click.
Shippers: companies that move goods internationally. Supply chain and logistics leaders, transportation managers, importers and exporters, from SMEs to large groups.
Yes. The newsletter comes in four language editions: The Merchant in English, Le Chargeur in French, El Expedidor in Spanish and Il Mercante in Italian.
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