How Supply Chain Insurance Is Rewiring Global Trade

International Business with Fexingo: Global Trade, Cross-Border Deals, and Multinational Operations · Sep 20, 2026 · 8m · transcript

With the U.S. trade deficit hitting eighty-eight billion dollars in mid-2026, multinational corporations are facing a new reality: traditional supply chain insurance is no longer enough to cover geopolitical and logistical shocks. Lucas and Luna break down how cargo insurers are rewriting policy terms for cross-border deals, focusing on the rising cost of rerouting shipments through alternative corridors like Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. They explore the specific financial mechanics of force majeure clauses, the impact of soaring fuel costs on freight premiums, and why companies are now…