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Market Report June 2025 | Europe

As we enter the summer season, supply chains across Europe are being shaped by a mix of stabilising volumes, evolving rate structures, and shifting capacity dynamics. While the broader economic outlook remains cautious, key freight markets are showing signs of

Future-Proofing Supply Chains: The Six Critical Risks You Must Address

In today’s volatile markets businesses face growing pressure to balance profitability, sustainability, and operational resilience. From the impact of geopolitical instability and trade restrictions to evolving consumer expectations around sustainability, supply chain vulnerabilities are becoming more complex and costly. As brands

Transpacific Congestion and Capacity Crunch

The 90-day suspension of US-China tariffs has ignited a sharp spike in transpacific demand, pulling the traditional peak season forward by several months. US importers are racing to bring in goods before the 14 August deadline, driving rates higher and straining

What Exporters Must Know About the US-China Tariff Pause

European exporters selling into the US on DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms are being urged to look beyond the headlines surrounding the recent China-US tariff “pause,” as many underlying duties remain firmly in place and could trigger unexpected costs. The 90-day

Market Report May 2025 | Europe

Q1 2025 ends with significant uncertainty, marked by geopolitical volatility and unpredictable global trade relations, as the U.S. implements and pauses a range of new tariffs. Global GDP growth projections of 2.5% for 2025 are the weakest since 2009, with

How U.S. Tariffs Are Influencing Ocean Freight Trends

Changes in U.S. trade policy are introducing new challenges for global container shipping, prompting many supply chain stakeholders to re-evaluate their sourcing and freight strategies. The recently announced measures impose significant duties on a broad spectrum of Chinese-origin goods, with few