Supply Chain Leaders Wary of Unprecedented Risks
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has published its Q2 2025 Pulse Survey, and the findings paint a sobering picture for global supply chains.
Procurement leaders are reporting their highest-ever levels of concern about disruption, with anxieties around shipping costs, ...
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Container Shipping Faces Prolonged Excess Capacity
The container shipping industry is set for several years of structural oversupply, which will put significant downward pressure on rates, with fleet growth consistently outpacing cargo demand until the end of the decade.
Analysts point to a combination of record vessel orders and limited scrap...
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H1 2025: Six Developments Reshaping Global Trade
The first half of 2025 has been one of the most turbulent periods for supply chains in recent memory. From renewed tariff wars to fresh geopolitical flashpoints, logistics professionals have had to contend with a constantly shifting landscape.
At the same time, structural challenges around ski...
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Asian Cargo Surge Threatens to Overwhelm North Europe Ports
North Europe’s container gateways face a turbulent August and September as a surge of inbound cargo from Asia collides with already stretched terminal operations.
Strong import demand through the first half of the year has driven double‑digit growth in volumes, with the peak season now set...
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Tighter Transshipment Rules Put Southeast Asia’s Supply Chains Under the Spotlight
The latest US trade agreements have introduced tougher measures targeting the rerouting of Chinese goods, reflecting heightened scrutiny on supply chain flows through Southeast Asia.
While these rules are designed to curb “origin washing” — the mislabelling of goods to disguise their tru...
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US–EU Trade Deal Signals New Trade Era
The US and EU have agreed a landmark trade framework taking effect 1 August, with a 15% baseline tariff, replacing many higher existing rates.
In addition to lowering tariffs the new trade deal opens markets, and pledges huge investment flows, with significant opportunities for UK traders able...
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Carriers Reroute as European Ports Buckle Under Congestion
European container terminals continue to face mounting congestion, triggering service reshuffles, extended inland delays, and spiking freight rates. At several key hubs, container yard density surpassed 80%, pushing carriers to adjust port calls and rethink network strategies in the heart of the ...
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Transatlantic Air Cargo: Calm Surface, Hidden Currents
The transatlantic air cargo market may appear steady, with stable capacity and rates, but beneath this surface calm, subtle shifts are reshaping flows, costs, and opportunities, especially on niche routes like Canada–Europe and Mexico–Europe.
While wide-body and freighter capacity from Eur...
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Red Sea Return Scuttled by Houthi Vessel Sinking
The deadly July 7 attack on the Eternity C cargo vessel by Yemen’s Houthi rebels marks one of the most severe escalations yet in the Red Sea shipping crisis, reinforcing the view that this vital trade artery will remain off-limits for carriers through 2025.
The Red Sea, via the Suez Canal,...
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UK Bid to Join Pan-Europe Trade Area Blocked
The UK government’s attempt to join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention, a framework that simplifies supply chains and reduces tariffs across Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East has been blocked by the EU.
Established in 2012 and modernised in 2025, the PEM Convention ...
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U.S. RoRo Port Fees Set to Disrupt Automotive Logistics
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has confirmed it will introduce new fees on foreign-built roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) car carriers calling at U.S. ports from October 14, 2025, as part of a broader push to counter China’s maritime influence.
The initial fee of $150 per Car Equivalent Unit (C...
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Preparing for Air Cargo Peak Season Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Air freight markets are entering the second half of 2025 in a state of volatility, as early signs of peak season demand clash with consumer caution and a shifting tariff landscape.
Despite President Trump suggesting that the next round of US tariffs may not take effect until August, the legal ...
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