Summary: Insights from over 900 companies across Europe show the continued strain on supply chains amid geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, and tariff uncertainties - and their counter measures to keep control
Copenhagen - The polycrisis-driven disruptions in global supply chains show no signs of abating – and likely won’t for the foreseeable future. That’s the key takeaway from a comprehensive survey conducted by Maersk among its European customer base. The findings reveal that a significant majority of cargo owners expect the current volatile environment to persist for at least another 12 to 24 months.
The survey, which gathered insights from over 900 companies across Europe, highlights the continued strain on supply chains amid geopolitical tensions, shifting trade policies, and tariff uncertainties.
More than 78% of the supply chain professionals surveyed said they anticipate that geopolitical dynamics, trade tariffs, and international trade regulations will impact their operations over the next one to two years. Nearly half (48%) expressed deep concern about the geopolitical climate, and 4 out of 5 recognised supply chain challenges as a factor impacting their business growth.
To counter these challenges, businesses are actively diversifying their sourcing strategies. Three out of four respondents indicated they are either already sourcing from multiple geographies or plan to do so – a notable increase from Maersk’s 2024 survey, where only 53% were considering new sourcing locations. Furthermore, (....)