Maersk Latin America Market Update – May, 2026 in International Shipping News 25/05/2026 Summary: Supply chains are increasingly operating in a context of constant volatility, particularly in Latin America, where structural constraints amplify the impact of disruptions. In this environment, traditional models focused solely on efficiency are no longer sufficient. Leading organizations are instead integrating agility and efficiency, combining cost optimization with flexibility, visibility and coordinated decision-making, to maintain continuity. By embedding adaptability into supply chain design and leveraging integrated logistics, companies can sustain performance, ensure reliability, and build long-term trust, even as conditions continue to evolve. Topic of the Month: Balancing Agility and Efficiency: Rethinking Supply Chains in Latin America Volatility is no longer a temporary external factor, it has become a defining condition of global trade. Today’s supply chains operate under constant pressure from overlapping disruptions, including geopolitical shifts, climate events, regulatory changes, and economic instability. As a result, the predictability that once supported traditional planning models has largely disappeared. In Latin America, these dynamics are even more pronounced. Longstanding factors such as exchange rate fluctuations, shifting regulations, infrastructure constraints, and strong dependence on global trade flows amplify the impact of external shocks. In this environment, disruptions are no longer exceptions; they are part of the operating reality. This context calls for a shift in how supply chains are designed and managed. Rather than viewing efficiency as the sole driver of performance, leading organizations are recognizing the need to balance efficiency with agility. Both are critical: efficiency enables competitiveness, while agility ensures continuity. The challenge is no longer choosing one over the other but integrating both to build supply ch